Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Founded April 8, 1808, Over 1.5 million Catholic faithful in Phila. & surrounding counties. facebook.com/ArchPhila
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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/archbishopchapu…
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***ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019*** archphila.org/archdiocesan-h…
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***ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019*** archphila.org/archdiocesan-h…
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+Chaput's Statement Regarding Racial Violence in Charlottesville: archphila.org/statement-of-a…
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"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 facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu…
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“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!
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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.
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"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." St. Francis of Assisi #wednesdaywisdom
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"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
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"@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-action/…
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+Chaput & ArchPhila welcome close to 600 new Catholics tonight at Easter Vigil @CathedralPhila! #HolySaturday
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The class of 2017 (in the 17 #ArchPhilly @PhillyCathSch) received $319,673,928 in scholarships. Congrats to all of the graduates! (2 of 2)
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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:
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"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." – Saint Teresa of Calcutta #mondaymotivation
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#WednesdayWisdom offering in honor of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta's upcoming Canonization this weekend!
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"Let’s go out into the world and preach the Gospel through our own actions and words just as His earliest disciples did. May the Holy Spirit shower upon us all the grace and wisdom needed to be faithful sons and daughters of the Church." +Chaput via FB #AscensionThursday
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"Today, in a quiet moment, in the midst of loved ones from near and far let us prayerfully remember the true gift of this day, our Savior Jesus Christ, God’s only son, given to us as a reminder of His infinite mercy and love for each of us."facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #Christmas2017
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**UPDATE** Archdiocesan high schools & parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will open 2 hours late TODAY, Monday, January 9,
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Tonight Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Parish held prayer service, led by Bishop McIntyre, asking for Intercession of the Blessed Mother after fire at Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School (OLA). Our Lady of Angels, #prayforus !
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+Chaput serves meal to clients of St. John's Hospice (12th & Race Streets) on Monday following blessing of "Homeless Jesus" sculpture
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"As we gather with family and friends during this long weekend, let’s prayerfully and gratefully remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who died defending our freedoms on land, at sea, and in the air throughout the history of our nation." +Chaput via FB re: #MemorialDay
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"#AshWednesday is the beginning of our 40-day Lenten journey of penitence & almsgiving in preparation for the Risen Christ." +Chaput via FB
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"May “Homeless Jesus” be a stark reminder to all that God has called us to care for the most vulnerable in our communities" +Chaput via FB
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Today we are honoring a pledge to provide a new source of support for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The Independent Reconciliation and Reparations program has a special concern for victims burdened by time-barred claims. catholicphilly.com/2018/11/a…
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"May everyone in the local Jewish community experience good health, wisdom and true peace in the year ahead." +Chaput via FB #RoshHashanah
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1/ PLEASE NOTE: Due to impending inclement weather as forecasted by the @NWS, Archdiocesan high schools & parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
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“Today, we commemorate our country’s birthday and the new freedoms that came with our Declaration of Independence 243 years ago. I’m extending my prayerful best wishes to you all for a safe and happy holiday.” +Chaput via facebook.com/archbishopChapu… #IndependenceDay #4thofjuly2019
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Prayers for a safe & blessed day to all travelers coming to ArchPhila for #PopeInPhilly.Just hours away from Holy Father's arrival! @WMF2015
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1/ PLEASE NOTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018:
The City of Philadelphia has established Thursday, February 8, 2018 as the date for the public celebration and parade for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles...
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ArchPhila high schools & parochial elementary schools in City of Philadelphia will open on a two hour delay tomorrow, Wed., 3/15/17 (1of2)
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"On this most solemn day,let’s all reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross for our redemption."+Chaput #GoodFriday
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+Chaput joins civic and religious leaders in support of the Jewish Community. pscp.tv/w/a4cDpjgwMDk0NTZ8MW…
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"To all fathers and those who serve as father figures, I wish you a happy and healthy Father’s Day. I also earnestly pray for all those whose fathers are no longer present. May our Lord bring peace and comfort to their hearts." +Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #FathersDay
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Today, was "Move In" day @StCharlesSem (@Philly_Priest) in Wynnewood (Montgomery County). Prayers to all! #PrayforVocations #backtoschool
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Tonight @ Academic Honors Convocation 155 students to be recognized. For a full list of honorees see: aopcatholicschools.org/2017/… #Classof2017
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Congrats & prayerful best wishes to Joe Judge @SjrSchool '96 & @LCCrusaders Class of '00 following the announcement yesterday that he was named head coach of the @Giants. Check out the special message from his niece and nephew who continue the LC Legacy! @MMRSchool
Congratulations @LCCrusaders grad Class of 2000 Joe Judge @SjrSchool ‘96 from your niece and nephew @MMRSchool @MaryRedeemer @TimJRadio @ReporterSports @JeffSkversky @ArchPhilly @AOPathletics @JamieApody @PhSportsDigest @MikeSielski @mpcabrey @ADRobinson3 @TomMoorePhilly
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"Today, as we celebrate #MothersDay, let's pray that her example will inspire all mothers and those who serve as mother figures. Please join me in prayerful thanksgiving for all those who have blessed and continue to bless our lives in the role of mother." +Chaput via FB #Moms
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1/ UPDATED Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will now open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Congrats & prayerful best wishes to 5 Elementary Schools in ArchPhila who received honor this year! 4 from Delaware County & 1 from Montgomery County! Cardinal Foley Regional Catholic School, @mmrschool, St. Pius X School, @Principal_STA, & @SCJNSchool! @AOPS_Schools #BlueRibbon
Congratulations to all thirty-nine Catholic elementary and secondary National Blue Ribbon Schools! Go to bit.ly/NCEABlueRibbon2019 to see more.
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Prayerful best wishes to all for a healthy & blessed #StPatricksDay on this unique and surreal celebration of the holiday & saint this year.
Saint Patrick, pray for us!
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Happy feast day @CathedralPhila, Mother Church of ArchPhilly! Saints Peter & Paul, pray for us!
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Earlier today, the Secondary School System of Archdiocese Phila. & the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) reached a 2-year agreement for a new contract for full-time, lay high school teachers in the 17 Archdiocesan high schools.
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"Our Blessed Mother is an inspiration to us all."+Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary #TuesdayThoughts
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"I was honored a few hrs ago @StCharlesSem when the Holy Father &seminarians wished me a happy birthday" +Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu…
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Prayerful Best wishes to @Eagles, @PhiladelphiaGov, & all the faithful across 5 counties of #ArchPhilly who are celebrating an historic victory this morning following #SuperBowl. We can’t wait to see streams of green on the Parkway (@CathedralPhila)! #FlyEaglesFly #OnEaglesWings
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"May we remember today and always how infinitely each one of us is loved by our Lord."+Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #AscensionThursday
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"If you are in Center City this evening I invite you to join me and Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Deliman for Mass honoring #OurLadyofGuadalupe at the @CathedralPhila beginning with a procession outside of the Cathedral at 8:00 p.m." +Chaput via FB. Info: archphila.org/archdiocese-of…
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"I had the great honor of welcoming over 550 new Catholics as members of our Church." +Chaput via FB re: #EasterVigilMass @CathedralPhila
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1/ **UPDATE** Archdiocesan high schools & parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will close at 1 pm TODAY, Monday, January 8, 2018. According to the @NWS, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect this afternoon for the possibility of freezing rain & sleet...
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Check out this photo of +Chaput with Saint John Paul II on May 5, 1988 taken in Arizona #TBT
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1/ UPDATE: Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 5, 2018...
#blizzard2018 aopcatholicschools.org/2018/…
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3/ In order to permit members of all our school communities to participate in this celebration, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties will also be closed on February 8th.
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Prayers and best wishes to Archbishop Chaput, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood 🙏🎉🙏!
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, today is a very special day for Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and our local Church. Please join me in offering prayerful and heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination.
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ArchPhilly pilgrims to trade @WMF2015 items& Fr. Atkinson prayer cards (@Bonner_Prendie) w/ global pilgrims.
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“They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.” Isaiah,Ch. 40. @CathedralPhila shines @Eagles #SuperBowlLII parade #FridayFeeling #FlyEaglesFly Credit: Chrissy Fuscsick/Ryan Lister
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***Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools In The City of Philadelphia To Open Two Hours Late On Tuesday, February 12, 2019*** archphila.org/archdiocesan-h…
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PLEASE NOTE: #ArchdioceseofPhiladelphia Announces Shift to Flexible Instructional Model for all High Schools, Elementary Schools, Schools of Special Education, &Parish Religious Education Programs in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic. Please visit: aopcatholicschools.org/2020/…
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Happy #CSW18 to 119 elmentary, 17 secondary, & 4 schools of Special Education in ArchPhilly as well as alumni, & friends of Catholic Ed. Here is +Chaput's FB post re: tomorrow's #AOPCSW18 cornerstone event #NourishingNeighbors #EquippingSaints facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… @NDSCFP
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Via @thephillyvoice Philomena Stendardo a student at St. George School in Phila. who met @Pontifex today. #stormtheheavens #neverstoppraying
Port Richmond girl with inoperable brain tumor meets @Pontifex through 'Make A Wish' phillyvoice.com/port-richmon… #stormtheheavens
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REJOICE! @Pontifex has officially confirmed his attendance to @WMF2015 next September. #PopeInPhilly archphila.org/press%20releas…
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1/3 Via Saint Timothy Parish in Mayfair’s FB, a special invitation: “On Wednesday, December 28th, the Feast of the Holy Innocents, at 7:00 P.M. In conjunction with the @PhillyPolice Department, Saint Timothy's Parish will be celebrating a special Mass of the Angels in memory of
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"I wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and blessed holiday." +Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #Happy4thofJuly #GodBlessAmerica
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1/ PLEASE NOTE:
Due to impending inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7, 2018. aopcatholicschools.org/2018/…
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College & Theology seminarians of @StCharlesSem returned to campus to mark 2018-19 school yr. The Seminary anticipates an overall enrollment of 175 seminarians for '18-'19, the largest enrollment since '00-'01. Of 52 new seminarians, 18 are seminarians studying for #ArchPhilly
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@PJPHS students raised over $5,500 dollars to deliver 107 complete #Thanksgiving meals to those in need today!
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1/ Due to projected inclement weather in the overnight and early morning hours, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 4, 2018.
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ArchPhila high schools & parochial elementary schools in City of Phila. closed Tues., 3/14/17 due to projected inclement weather. (1of2)
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#ArchPhilly2WYD pilgrims stop for a photo in front of a statue of Saint John Paul II's hometown, Wadowice. #WYD2016
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"Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life." - @Pontifex, March 1, 2014 via Twitter. Prayers & heartfelt thank yous to all teachers throughout #ArchPhilly! #ThankaTeacher #ExploreAOPS #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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+Chaput's commentary via @firstthingsmag "Civility and Church Life" firstthings.com/web-exclusiv… #ThursdayThoughts
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(1/2)#ArchPhilly high schools & parochial elementary schools in City of Phila to be closed tomorrow,2/9 due to projected inclement weather..
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"His witness to Jesus Christ reached across denominational lines and inspired millions. May God grant him eternal joy & peace, and may the example of his life lead others to the freedom of Christian discipleship." +Chaput via FB facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #BillyGraham
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The @Phillies Phanatic surprising students at our #ArchPhilly 2017-2018 Back to School Pep Rally! Stream at aopcatholicschools.org/
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+Chaput's latest column, "Thoughts on the 2018 synod: A view from India” was published today via @CatholicPhilly
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"She overcame the pain of exile & misunderstanding by an unrelenting commitment to unselfish love"+Chaput.St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us
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Mikayla from @LittleFlowerCHS is ready for #Krakow2016 proudly representing her school on plane! #archphilly2wyd
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Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ! Today is the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Deliman @CathedralPhila @ 2pm
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Tradition of sharing "Good Night Lights" with young patients @shrinershosp continued recently with the help of officers of @PhillyPolice & Fr. Steven Wetzel,Oblate & Chaplain of the Michael the Archangel Ministry Program at #FOPLodge5
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2/ Given projected city street closures and heavy demands on public transportation in the Philadelphia region, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on February 8th.
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"May the joy of the #Christmas season & the celebration of our Lord’s birth touch your hearts & homes on this #ChristmasDay & bring you peace & abundant blessings. Please be assured of my prayers for you & your loved ones." +Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu…
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"Dear Friends, here is a flyer with information about the @USCCB @MUR_USCCB 'Made for Love' podcast (marriageuniqueforareason.org…), which launched in January." +Chaput via FB facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu…
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"I send my prayerful best wishes to all fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers..." +Chaput via Facebook facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #FathersDay
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Pray for #ArchPhilly pilgrims as they depart today for pilgrimage to Rome & Canonization of Blessed #MotherTeresa
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"This is a time for us to show prayerful gratitude for all members of our country’s armed forces--past and present, living and deceased who stepped forward to protect us and the freedoms we cherish." +Chaput via FB facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #VeteransDay
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"Let us in a special way on a day surrounded by our families & loved ones remember all the sick, suffering, & lonely in this world that they may also receive God’s great message of hope & triumph in the face of darkness & despair." +Chaput via facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #HappyEaster
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71 buses will depart for Washington, D.C. from 59 Parishes & Schools throughout ArchPhila on Thursday morning #MarchforLife2015 (1 of 3)
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"Please join me in praying that the Lord will pour out his purifying mercy on all of us.." +Chaput via facebook.com/archbishopchapu… #PopeInPhilly
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ICYMI +Chaput's column, "About those unthinking, backward Catholics" has been posted via @CatholicPhilly catholicphilly.com/2016/10/t…
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"In Matthew’s Gospel we are told of the 3 wisemen & their wonder in seeing the star that leads them to our Savior in a manger in Bethlehem. May this example renew our own sense of wonder in all that the Lord has given us in our own lives."+Chaput facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #Epiphany
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+Chaput principal celebrant for #MotherAngelica Funeral Mass Fri.,4/1 @ Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament ewtn.com/# @EWTN
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1/ PLEASE NOTE: Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will open on a two hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018.
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Story regarding #ArchPhilly Father Bill Atkinson, OSA via @acatholicherald. Father Atkinson was @Bonner_Prendie grad. & teacher.
Quadriplegic priest "never had a bad day" — now his cause for sainthood is in the works. bit.ly/2dI7gzH
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ALERT: Archdiocesan City Schools in City of Philadelphia to Close at Noon Tomorrow, Friday, September 9th, read: aopcatholicschools.org/2016/…
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Is there someone who needs you to light a candle & say a prayer for them tonight? National Shrine of St. John Neumann is offering the opportunity virtually in these times of #SocialDistancing. Light a candle here: stjohnneumann.org/faith-mira…
St. John Neumann, pray for us!
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“We wanted a school that was about giving,not getting.”Read a mom’s take on why service is key to a solid education. aopcatholicschools.org/explo…
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ICYMI +Chaput's #LaborDay post "This is a day to celebrate our ingenuity and the fruits of our labor." facebook.com/ArchbishopChapu… #LaborDay2017
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