Statements and Weekly Columns of Archbishop Chaput
Columna del Azobispo Chaput: La Apertura del Sínodo
En la noche del domingo, 27 de septiembre, el Santo Padre partió de Filadelfia hacia Roma después de una exitosa visita a Cuba y a Estados Unidos. Cuatro días más tarde, apenas tiempo para respirar, me dirigí a Roma como delegado al Sínodo de los Obispos 2015 sobre la familia.
Archbishop Chaput’s Address at Panel Discussion on Immigration: Sanity, Indifference and the American Immigration Debate
As you know, Pope Francis will join us for the World Meeting of Families later this month, and immigration is an issue close to his heart. So I’m pleased to be here and to share this time with you.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Absolution for the Sin of Abortion
Pope Francis’ recent remarks on absolution for the sin of abortion demonstrate his commitment to all those in need of healing. With a special “Jubilee Year of Mercy” set to begin in December, the timing is very welcome.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and City of Philadelphia Announce Inaugural International Mayors Forum
The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the City of Philadelphia today announced the International Mayors Forum, which is a new event being added to the World Meeting of Families Congress. Co-sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and La Salle University, the International Mayors Forum will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. at La Salle University’s Tom Gola Arena.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The ‘Joy of the Gospel’ and the Gospel of Life
What do we hope Pope Francis will take away from his September visit to Philadelphia? I hope he realizes that American Catholics in general, and Philadelphia Catholics in a very special way, love and support him wholeheartedly. I hope he sees that there’s tremendous good in our country, and a lot of it began here in Philadelphia, where our nation was born.
Columna del Azobispo Chaput: ‘La Alegría del Evangelio’ y el Evangelio de la Vida
‘LA ALEGRÍA DEL EVANGELIO’ Y EL EVANGELIO DE LA VIDAArzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.31 de agosto del 2015 La columna de esta semana es adaptada de comentarios del 28 de agosto del arzobispo Chaput a la Religion Newswriter Association nacional. Participó en un panel, patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón, sobre la inminente visita […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Family and its Mission; One Month and Counting
Let me start with a story. A married couple who are friends of mine attended Mass this past weekend in a nearby diocese. The celebrant was a missionary priest visiting from Latin America. And the Second Reading was Ephesians 5:21-32: “Wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: La Familia y su Misión – Un Mes y Contando
LA FAMILIA Y SU MISIÓN; UN MES Y CONTANDOArzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.26 de agosto del 2015 La columna de esta semana se ha adaptado de observaciones del arzobispo Chaput en el Seminario San Carlos Borromeo «Foro del cardenal», – Noche del martes 25 de agosto. Permítanme comenzar con una historia. Un matrimonio amigo […]
Letter from Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the World Meeting of Families
Exactly one month from this weekend,World Meeting of Families 2015 will begin. Enthusiasm for the congress,both nationally and globally, is very strong. We hoped for 250 congress exhibitors.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: An Irreplaceable Moment in History
Next month, on September 8, marks four years since I arrived as archbishop. It’s exactly halfway through my ministry here. I’ll be 75 four years from now, in September 2019. That’s the mandatory retirement age for bishops. So today is a good day to stop and reflect. We’re here to talk about the World Meeting of Families.