Statements and Weekly Columns of Archbishop Chaput
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
February 2 each year marks the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, based on the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. Formerly known as the “Feast of the Purification of Mary,” the day commemorates the Holy Family’s visit to the Temple in Jerusalem for Mary’s ritual purification 40 days after childbirth, and the presentation of Jesus as a first born son according to the Torah.
Columna del arzobispo Chaput: La presentación del Señor
El 2 de febrero de cada año se celebra la fiesta de La Presentación del Señor, del Evangelio de Lucas 2:22-40. Anteriormente conocido como la «Fiesta de la Purificación de María», el día conmemora la visita de la Sagrada Familia al templo en Jerusalén para la purificación ritual de María de los 40 días del parto y la presentación de Jesús como hijo primogénito según el Torá.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: CHRISTIAN UNITY 2019
This summer marks the 500th anniversary of the Leipzig Debate between Martin Luther, then still an Augustinian monk, and Johann Eck, one of the leading Catholic scholars of his age. The issue at hand was the legitimacy of indulgences, but much deeper and sharper theological differences between the two men soon became clear.
Columna del arzobispo Chaput: Unidad cristiana 2019
Este verano marca el 500 aniversario de la Disputa de Leipzig entre Martin Lutero, entonces aún un monje agustino, y Johann Eck, uno de los principales eruditos católicos de su época. El tema en cuestión era la legitimidad de las indulgencias, pero pronto se hicieron evidentes las mucho más profundas y nítidas diferencias teológicas entre […]
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. on the Appointment of Reverend Joseph L. Coffey as Auxiliary Bishop-elect for the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA
It was announced today in Rome that Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Joseph L. Coffey a bishop. Bishop-elect Coffey is a long-serving chaplain in the United States Navy with the rank of Commander. He will serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, following his episcopal ordination.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: MARCHING FOR LIFE, 2019
This month marks the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which effectively legalized abortion on demand. It also marks another annual March for Life, this year on January 18. It’s a time to look back and look ahead.
Columna del arzobispo Chaput: Marchando por la Vida, 2019
Este mes se cumple el 46 aniversario de la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Roe v. Wade, que efectivamente legalizó el aborto en demanda. También marca otra Marcha por la Vida anual, este año el 18 de enero. Es un momento para mirar atrás y mirar hacia adelante.
Columna del arzobispo Chaput: Días para recordar
Cada enero comienza un nuevo año y tiene una serie de fechas importantes; la semana del 18-25 de enero, por ejemplo, es la anual Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos. Pero para muchos millones de estadounidenses, el día central del mes es el memorial del doctor Martin King, Jr., la gran voz de la justicia racial
ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: DAYS TO REMEMBER
Every January starts a new year and has a number of important dates. The week of January 18-25, for example, is the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. But for many millions of Americans, the central day of the month is the memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the great voice for racial justice.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Christmas 2018
This year, as we’ve journeyed through Advent, I’ve tried a little experiment. I’ve kept track of how often I’ve heard about “the holidays,” “holiday sales” and “holiday gift-giving” . . . and how little I’ve heard about the heart and meaning of the season: Christmas. Try it yourself. Listen to the radio. Watch a little […]