Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia “Like many Americans, I awoke this morning to learn of the horrific acts of violence that took place last night in Las Vegas. So many precious and innocent lives were senselessly lost in an evil manner and it fills all of us w

The July 26 Supreme Court decision  interpreted the U.S. Constitution to require all states to license and recognize same-sex “marriage.” Here is a reaction from around the state: Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said, “The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on marriage

The Diocese of Scranton celebrated its annual Red Mass on October 4, in the Cathedral of Saint Cathedral, Scranton. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, was the principal celebrant, and concelebrants included priests who have earned a degree in Canon

A Call for Fair and Realistic Immigration Reform A Statement from Pennsylvania’s Catholic Bishops Most Pennsylvanians have immigrant roots. Each family has a unique story, but so many stories include hard working, faith-filled ancestors who came to America to pursue a dream and

Here is a round up of the Pennsylvania Bishops’ reactions to Pope Francis. Click on the links to read their statements in full. Archbishop Chaput of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said, ” I first met our new Holy Father at Rome’s 1997 Synod for America, and still ha

Below is a sampling of recent statements, columns and videos from the bishops of Pennsylvania on matters of public policy. A STATEMENT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CATHOLIC BISHOPS ON THE 2012 ELECTIONS “How we got where we are, and the value of the past” by Archbishop Charles J. C

The Fortnight for Freedom ended yesterday with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Philadelphia Archbishop (and PCC Chairman) Charles Chaput preached the homily at the Mass. You can watch the homily here or read the full text here. In part, he sai