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At workshop for catechists, Archbishop Chaput tells how to ‘render unto God’
The 150 or so catechists who attended the Sept. 13 Fall Professional Development Day at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary were in for a special treat – their own catechist for the day was Archbishop Charles Chaput. His topic — issues to consider in this election year, especially life issues — was at the top of […]
Archdiocese’s shore home for priests sold for $4.5 million
A vacation house at the South Jersey shore used by generations of elderly priests was sold at auction by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for $4.5 million Sept. 15. Steve and Ilene Berger of Newtown Square won the bidding at $4.125 million for Villa St. Joseph by the Sea, a 19-room, 9,800-square-foot mansion in Ventnor, N.J., […]
Archbishop announces clerical appointment
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M.Cap., has appointed Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino as Vicar for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, effective immediately.
Gov. Corbett, Archbishop Chaput rally for education at Bonner/Prendie
The Faith in the Future Foundation used a Sept. 13 visit to an assembly at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, a large contingent of state legislators and Archbishop Charles Chaput as a backdrop to unveil “E20K: Educate 20,000” an ambitious program to increase enrollment in the high schools to 20,000 students in coming years.
Phila. Mayor Nutter, in nod to former teacher, visits Little Flower High School
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter makes it a practice to visit schools of all types at the opening of the school year – public, private, Catholic and charters. His Sept. 11 visit to Little Flower High School in the Hunting Park section of the city was probably not a random choice. He admits when growing up […]
Pa.’s Catholic bishops urge Corbett to commute death sentence
Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops wrote to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Sept. 5 urging its members to recommend to Governor Tom Corbett a commutation of Terrance Williams’ sentence to life in prison, according to a statement by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. The bishops, including Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput in his column on CatholicPhilly.com, are encouraging […]
Last summer, kids learned how to lead at Catholic programs
Archdiocesan Out of School Time programs aren’t just there to keep kids busy during the school year. It is year round, and for some teens it means summer employment that they can build upon in years to come. “We had 68 kids in programs during summertime,” said Dominique James, who is program director at the […]
Archbishop’s residence sold to St. Joseph’s U for $10 million
St. Joseph’s University will buy the archbishop of Philadelphia’s residence in Philadelphia for $10 million, the university announced Friday, Sept. 7. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia signed a letter of intent with St. Joseph’s to acquire the 8.9-acre property and its three-story, 23,350-square-foot mansion that has been the home of Philadelphia’s Catholic archbishops since 1935. The […]
Archbishop Chaput sends letter to the faithful on anniversary
(En Espanol) September 8, 2012 A letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Dear friends in Christ, Exactly one year ago, on September 8, I began my service as your Archbishop. Over the past 12 months, many of you have written to me with your encouragement and support. Your kindness in the face […]
Former school superintendent receives top papal honor
Mary Rochford, the former superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has been named a Dame of the pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput presented her the official document from the pope during a meeting Sept. 6 of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Catholic Education […]