1/ “This is a moment of great joy for the people of the @ArchPhila. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced today that he has named Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez as the 10th Archbishop (14th Bishop) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.” +Chaput via facebook.com/archbishopchap…
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- ***ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019***
- ***ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019***
- +Chaput's Statement Regarding Racial Violence in Charlottesville:
- "Please join me in praying for @PhillyPolice Officer Jason Potts, who, according to news reports, was shot this morning in the line of duty and is in critical condition. May God bless all police officers, first responders, & their families." +Chaput via
- “OH! How easily we could win Heaven day by day just by doing what we have to do – but by doing it for God!” - St. John Vianney, pray for us!
- Due to projected inclement weather during the morning rush hour, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will open two hours late on Friday, January 18, 2019.
- "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." St. Francis of Assisi #wednesdaywisdom
- "Please take the time to read this statement and join me in fervently praying for a respect for life as well as an end to violence in our nation." +Chaput re: statement from @USCCB President, Cardinal DiNardo usccb.org/news/2018/18-0…
- "@USCCB is calling for all people of good will to prayerfully, socially, & vocally support the “Conscience Protection Act” (CPA) by calling on our elected officials in Congress to include the CPA in the FY 18 appropriations bill."+Chaput via FB re: usccb.org/issues-and-act…
- +Chaput & ArchPhila welcome close to 600 new Catholics tonight at Easter Vigil @CathedralPhila! #HolySaturday
- The class of 2017 (in the 17 #ArchPhilly @PhillyCathSch) received $319,673,928 in scholarships. Congrats to all of the graduates! (2 of 2)
00:00 - 1/ Please join in prayerful solidarity for our brothers & sisters of Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School & OLPH Parish in Morton, Delaware County as well as prayers & gratitude for all Delco first responders who aided in the overnight fire. #ArchPhilly Statement Follows:
- "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." – Saint Teresa of Calcutta #mondaymotivation





