Statements and Weekly Columns of Archbishop Chaput
Letter of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community at Passover
On behalf of the clergy and people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I want to take this occasion to extend to the local Jewish community our prayerful best wishes as you observe Passover.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The World Meeting of Families: What You Can Do
This past weekend, March 21-22, many of our parishes included a letter from me that was read during Mass. It highlighted some of the needs we face in preparing for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) this September. We have exactly – and only – six months left before the event. The pace of getting ready to welcome visitors from around the globe and Pope Francis himself is speeding up quickly.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: El Encuentro Mundial de las Familias – Lo que Usted Puede Hacer
Este fin de semana pasado, el 21 y 22 de marzo, muchas de nuestras parroquias incluyeron una carta mía que fue leída en la misa. Destacó algunas de las necesidades que enfrentamos en la preparación para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias (WMOF por sus siglas en inglés) este mes de septiembre. Tenemos exactamente –y […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Blessing of Persons Among Us with Special Needs
It’s a simple fact: Raising a child with disabilities can be difficult.
The real choice in accepting or rejecting a child with special needs is never between some imaginary perfection and imperfection. None of us is perfect. No child is perfect.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: La Bendición de Personas entre Nosotros con Especiales Necesidades
Es un hecho simple: criar a un niño con discapacidades puede ser difícil.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Death of Cardinal Edward M. Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York
I was deeply saddened yesterday to learn of the death of Cardinal Edward M. Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on Shooting Death of Officer Robert Wilson III
The shooting death of Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III is senseless and devastating. I offer my prayerful condolences to his family, his fellow officers, and all those who mourn his loss.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Remembering a Forgotten Genocide
Lent is a time for self-examination and repentance; a time for good spiritual reading and the Sacrament of Penance. It’s also a time for renewing our sense of solidarity with fellow Christians around the world. It’s a moment to remember the witness of so many Christians who’ve died simply because they were Christian.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Recordando un Genocidio Olvidado
La Cuaresma es un tiempo de examen de conciencia y de arrepentimiento; un tiempo de buena lectura espiritual y de sacramento de la penitencia. También es un tiempo para renovar nuestro sentido de solidaridad con los compañeros cristianos alrededor del mundo; es un tiempo para recordar el testimonio de tantos cristianos que han muerto simplemente porque ser cristianos.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Importance of ‘Man-Up Philly’ 2015
A year ago I had the privilege of speaking to men of all ages at the “Man-Up Philly” 2014 conference. In the course of a great day of fellowship, I offered the following words: