First Official Day On The Job For Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput formally assumed control of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during mass Thursday afternoon at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Archbishop Charles Chaput formally assumed control of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during mass Thursday afternoon at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
CBS 3 Anchor Pat Ciarrocchi traveled to Denver last week for a rare one-one one sit-down with Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be installed as Archbishop of Philadelphia on September 8.
Archbishop Chaput is a man of tremendous energy. At 66 years of age, he walks with a quick step, and his mind eagerly embraces complex issues.
Cardinal Justin Rigali came to Philadelphia from a posting in St. Louis in 2003. He was named the 12th bishop and eighth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Pope John Paul II, who also made him a cardinal.
Accusations of abuse have popped up in places as far apart as Los Angeles and Ireland. Now the Vatican is demanding Diocesan bishops make preventing clergy sexual abuse a top priority.
A small church that has called North Philadelphia home for 140 years held their annual May procession for the Blessed Mother on Friday.
Cardinal Foley, a Philadelphia native, served in the Vatican's communication office until the pontiff's death in 2005.
The Catholic church is steeped in religious traditions which date back centuries. But the message of the church is getting a modern boost with social media.
Criminal charges and suspended priests have affected all areas of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. And a debate continues over the way things are going.
A Roman Catholic monsignor will let the Philadelphia archdiocese pay his legal fees in a clergy abuse case despite a warning that at trial his interests could conflict with the church's.
Attorneys for priests accused of sexual abuse say the alleged victims are not credible because of drug and legal problems. DA Seth Williams says those problems could be a result of abuse.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Tuesday the suspension from ministry of 21 priests cited by a Philadelphia Grand Jury report last month as ducking what the panel believed were credible accusations of abuse.
Members of a now-closed Catholic Church in South Jersey who have taken over the building in hopes of reopening it are buoyed by a recent Vatican panel decision that could reopen several shuttered churches in the Allentown, Pa. area.
Corrento devoted two days a week for two years, listening to testimony. He says he heard from hundreds of victims and listened to sixty-nine priests.
Could those charges have long-term implications for the future of the Catholic Church in the Delaware Valley?
A new app for devices like the iPhone and iPad aims to take the intimidation factor out of Confession for Catholics -- and the Church is giving it the thumbs-up.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Family identified the 70-year-old woman who died in a rowhome fire in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood as Denise Green.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
A 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were shot and killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section Tuesday night, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cold and chilly Wednesday.
The Phillie Phanatic was joined by Mrs. Claus to help get a final wish list for Santa and hand out a few goodies as part of the Phillies' Christmas party for about 100 PAL kids.
Mr. Trump spent much of the more than 90-minute-long rally-style speech promoting and defending his economic record, saying, "America is winning again" and "Pennsylvania is prospering again."
Family and friends say Denise Green, 70, was a loving mother of three, a grandmother to many more and a deeply faithful Christian.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section left a man and a teenager dead Tuesday night, police said.