Colorado Bishops Call for Greater understanding of Migrant Issue
March 17, 2006

Colorado Bishops' Campaign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
March 17, 2006

Archbishop Chaput comments on appointment of Cardinal Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI
April 19, 2005
"Today's events may have been more of a surprise to those outside the Catholic community than they would be to anyone who has lived the Catholic faith seriously over the last two decades…"

Archbishop Chaput reflects on the passing of the late Pope John Paul II
April 2, 2005
"John Paul will be remembered as an intellectual with few rivals on the world stage -- secular or religious -- but also a man of humor, courage, warmth, simplicity and astonishing energy…"

The death of Terri Schiavo
March 31, 2005
"Terri Schiavo's death is a tragedy. We need to pray first for Ms. Schiavo, that God will welcome her into eternal life; and then for her family, that God will grant them consolation and strength…"

Responding to media coverage of Terri Schiavo case
March 22, 2005
"The bishops and lay faithful of Florida have the task of leading American Catholics in the Terri Schiavo case . . . Our job, outside Florida, is to support Ms. Schiavo and all those concerned for her well-being with our prayers…"

Denver bishops' release letter regarding "John Jay Study" and local impact
February 25, 2004
Archbishop Chaput and Auxiliary Bishop Gomez review the information submitted by the Archdiocese of Denver for inclusion in the John Jay Study

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Auxiliary Bishop Jose H. Gomez comment on "Charter" audit report
January 6, 2004
The Archdiocese of Denver was found to be in full compliance with the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, and received three commendations from the audit-team investigators.

Letter to the faithful regarding the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People"
January 4, 2004

Letter to the faithful regarding new state voucher program
November 6, 2003
In the spring of 2003, Colorado lawmakers passed HB 1160, the Colorado Opportunity Contract Pilot Program. This new, historic legislation offered low-income families in 11 public school districts in Colorado the opportunity to choose the school that best meets the education needs of their children.

Partial-birth abortion
November 5, 2003
Archbishop Chaput comments on President George W. Bush's signing of the "Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion" into law

Sentencing of sisters who protested at missile silo
July 25, 2003
"The three religious women sentenced today acted symbolically in their missile silo protest and did no serious damage...The sisters have already served many weeks for their actions, and it's unreasonable to regard them as a threat to anyone's national security."

Protesting religious sisters
July 18, 2003
"The three religious women found guilty…of vandalizing a nuclear missile site in northeastern Colorado acted out of heartfelt personal conviction… I hope that their July 25 sentencing will reflect common sense and take into account the good intentions of the sisters."

Election of Archbishop-elect O'Malley
July 1, 2003
"Boston is getting a man who values simplicity, fidelity, conversion and reform -- real reform in the spirit of St. Francis."

Lenten message from Denver bishops
March 5, 2003
Archbishop Chaput and Bishop Gomez reflect on the prospect of war this Ash Wednesday

Retirement of Bishop Hanifen of Colorado Springs
January 30, 2003
A joint statement on the retirement of Colorado Springs' first bishop

Christmas message of hope
December 25, 2002
Archbishop Chaput and Bishop Gomez reflect on Christmas hope despite turbulent times.

Resignation of Cardinal Law
December 13, 2002
Archbishop Chaput makes statement on resignation of archbishop of Boston, MA

Election 2002
November 2, 2002
A wall of separation can never exist between faith and civic choices. This letter was read at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Denver over the weekend of November 2-3, 2002

Abuse policy
October 23, 2002
Archbishop Chaput expresses appreciation for Vatican involvement in misconduct policy revisions

Right to life comes first
October 9, 2002
Denver bishops reflect on Respect Life efforts

1 year anniversary of September 11 attacks
September 11, 2002
"One year ago this week, terrorists murdered more than 3,000 innocent men, women and children in attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. In the aftermath, we have three obligations: to remember; to pray; and to change."

Death penalty: joint letter by Denver bishops
July 9, 2002
"Like all good citizens, Catholics want justice for both the innocent and the guilty. But we do not believe the death penalty accomplishes that for either…"

Letter to the Catholic faithful regarding sex abuse
May 1, 2002
Local bishops and USCCB president address the sex-abuse scandal

U.S. cardinals address scandal
April 24, 2002
Archbishop Chaput comments on the meeting of U.S. cardinals at the Vatican to address the clergy sex-abuse scandal

Day of Prayer and Fasting is a wonderful response to war
December 5, 2001
Archbishop supports the Holy Father's call for prayer and fasting in response to terror of war

Appointment of Bishop Sheridan to Colorado Springs
December 4, 2001
Archbishop Chaput comments on the appointment of Bishop Michael Sheridan as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs
http://www.archden.org/archbishop/docs/coadjutor_springs_12_4_01.htm

Military response in Afghanistan
October 8, 2001
Commitment to peace and justice must guide our country in response to terrorism; the United States has a right to defend the innocent.

Respect Life Sunday
October 3, 2001
In the aftermath of attack, unheralded heroes show us the value of life at every stage.

September 11 Terrorist attack on the United States
September 11, 2001
"Today's events test our faith and our character as a nation. They also erase our divisions and remind us that we are one people committed to the sanctity of the human person and the rule of law…"

Embryonic stem cell research
August 10, 2001
Archbishop Chaput comments on President George W. Bush's decision to allow funding for limited embryonic stem cell research

Archbishop appoints Father Michael G. Glenn as rector of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
July 23, 2001
"Father Glenn has the energy, dedication and skills to be an outstanding rector. His experience as a pastor gives him an excellent sense of the practical needs of our local Church…"

Rifle, CO tragedy
July 5, 2001
A letter written by Archbishop Chaput and Auxiliary Bishop Gomez to the Rifle community following July 4, 2001 shooting

Execution of Timothy McVeigh: what we choose becomes who we are
June 11, 2001
"The penalty phase against Timothy McVeigh is now over. The penalty phase for the rest of us still continues, because in executing Mr. McVeigh we've answered violence with violence and compromised our own human dignity…"

Turning away from violence
May 10, 2001
An appeal by the bishops of Colorado to end the death penalty

Easter letter from Archbishop
April 11, 2001
A life in Christ is a call to 'heroic, self-sacrificing love'

Catholic-Orthodox Emmitsburg dialogue
July 5, 2000
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Greek Orthodox Hierarch Metropolitan Isaiah issued the following prayer for the coming theological dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

U.S. Supreme Court legalizes partial-birth abortion
June 28, 2000
"Today the United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision struck down the Nebraska Partial-Birth Abortion ban, thus legalizing the dismemberment of partially delivered babies…"

Colorado wildfires
June 16, 2000
Archbishop Chaput calls on all people of faith to pray for those suffering first-hand from the catastrophic wildfires and droughts during the summer of 2000.

The passing of Cardinal John O'Connor
May 3, 2000
Archbishop releases statement on the passing of New York Cardinal John O'Connor

Choosing life
April 19, 2000
Archbishop Chaput joins Archbishop Eusebius Beltran of Oklahoma City in a reflection on recent violence throughout the country, from the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing to the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.

The Day of Faith and Hope for Christians
February 9, 2000
A pastoral letter from the bishops of the Province of Denver regarding the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension

Vatican 'Notification' regarding Sr. Jeannine Gramick and Fr. Robert Nugent
July 13, 1999
Archbishop Chaput comments on the controversial ministry led by Sister Gramick and Father Nugent. While ministering to homosexual persons is extremely important to the Church, such ministry must be governed by the official teachings of the Church.