Archbisho Chaput Receives Award

            Archbishop Chaput accepts the JP II Award from FOCUS in Nashville, TN.

On January 2nd, Archbishop Chaput received the John Paul II Award. The award is given by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to acknowledge a person for their continuous support for the organization.

According to FOCUS, the archbishop “has played an instrumental role in FOCUS’ founding and expansion to 100 campuses nationwide,” including Temple University in Philadelphia. The award “honors Catholics who, by their demonstrated commitment and witness, inspire others to the universal call to holiness and the renewal of humanity.”

The archbishop has done that. He continues to lead by example especially in the city of Philadelphia. On January 3rd he celebrated mass. His homily can be seen here: http://youtu.be/lT2L0SqxPgM?t=17m48s

It's Official: Pope Francis is Coming to Philadelphia

The Pope is Coming to Philadelphia!

As the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gears up for the World Meeting of Families, there is a new person that has confirmed his visit... the pope.

In a papal audience yesterday, Pope Francis has announced that he will visit Philadelphia. He will be the first pope since John Paul II to visit the city of brotherly love.

Hotel room booking has skyrocketed in wake of the pope's announcement of his anticipated visit to Philadelphia.

Many people around the Philadelphia area, particularly young people, are excited about his visit.

Registration is Open!

Next September Philadelphia will be on the global stage for the 8th World Meeting of Families.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has made that announcement while speaking in Baltimore for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He outlines the keynote speakers which will included Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston, Father Robert Barron, creator of the Catholicism series, and Helen Alvare, professor of law at Georgetown.

The event will also include breakout speakers. None have been confirmed at the time.

For information regarding World Meeting of Families and registration, visit the link enclosed.
Register for World Meeting of Families

Pray the Rosary!

Pope Francis recently had a loud and clear message.

A photo that has been circulating around social media has the pope holding out a rosary.

It is clear that the pope is telling Catholics to pray the rosary.

Catholics in 1571 prayed the rosary in the midst of of potential invasion from Islam. Catholics prevailed and Lepanto was spared. Catholics must pray the rosary in order to combat the evil that is in our society.

Rally for Life: Great Success

Hundreds attending the first ever Walk for Life

Many Christians across the Philadelphia area gathered on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Love Park. Many representing local Catholic schools listened on to join in the fight to protect the unborn.


This was the first time the event was ever held.

"We who oppose abortion do not oppose those who had abortions; rather, we embrace them with forgiveness and peace." Father Frank Pavone stated

The rally concluded with a procession to the cathedral for holy hour and mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput

Lights, Camera, Catholic

Former Philadelphia mayor candidate Sam Katz embarks on a new endeavor.




Katz will take on a project covering the 300 years history of Catholicism in Philadelphia. The project is to completed in time for the 2015 World Meeting of Families.




"The eyes of the world will be on Philadelphia," Katz said, because the five-day gathering is expected to be the occasion for Pope Francis' first papal visit to the United States.




In the five county area of Philadelphia, there are 1.4 million Catholics. 35% of the population in the United States is Catholic.






Katz's tackles Catholic History in Philadelphia

One Year Out

Philadelphia is a year away from being on the grand stage.

The World Meeting of Families will be coming to Philadelphia. Since its inception by Pope John Paul the Great in 1994, families from around the world has gathered every 3 years to share information and advice on how to help families in a challenging society.

If you are considering coming to Philadelphia, then now is the time to book your trip. There is so much anticipation especially the potential visit of Pope Francis.

Visit worldmeetings2015.com for more information.