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Addresses by Archbishop Chaput

Why this work matters: human dignity and the road ahead
March 9, 2010 - Archbishop Chaput delivered the following remarks to the group Cleveland Right to Life. (read full text)

Health-care reform and the future of the Catholic health-care vocation
March 2, 2010 - Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., the Catholic Archbishop of Denver, presented the annual "Archbishop Michael Miller Lecture" to Catholic health-care professionals at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. (read full text)

Thoughts on Catholic Higher Education
March 2, 2010 - Archbishop Chaput offered the following remarks concerning Catholic higher education during a breakfast for leadership and faculty of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. (read full text)
 

The Vocation of Christians in American Public Life
March 1, 2010 - At Houston Baptist University on March 1, Archbishop Chaput spoke about the vocation of Christians in America public life. The talk follows fifty years after Sen. John F. Kennedy, then the Democratic candidate for president, spoke to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. (Read full text)

The Prince of This World and the Evangelization of Culture
Jan. 27, 2010 - Archbishop delivered the following address at the Fifth Symposium Rome: Priests and Laity on Mission (read full remarks)

Invocation: Martin Luther King Jr. Marade
Jan. 18, 2010 - Archbishop Chaput delivered the invocation and prayer at the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver, Colorado. (read full remarks)

Homily: Episcopal Ordination of Fernando Isern, the new bishop of Pueblo, CO
Dec. 10, 2009 - Archbishop ordained the Most Reverend Fernando Isern the new Bishop of Pueblo, Colorado (read full transcript of homily)

Archbishop addresses Phoenix Catholic Physicians' Guild
Oct. 16, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput addressed the Phoenix Catholic Physicians' Guild on Friday night. His remarks nominated medical professionals as key figures in the fight for a culture of life, making special note of the plight of children with disabilities, and the families who love and support them. (read more).

Envoy of the Year Acceptance Remarks
Oct. 8, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput accepted the Envoy of the Year Award during an awards banquet in Belmont, North Carolina. His acceptance remarks praised Belmont Abbey College for standing up for its “right to be Catholic,” and encouraged others to follow suit. (read more)

Public Life and the Lay Vocation
Sept. 26, 2009 (Mexico City) - A symposium entitled: "Voices: The Lay State and Religious Liberty" gathered religious liberty experts from throughout North America to analyze this fundamental human right as defined in international human rights law. Archbishop was unable to attend the symposium, but his spokesperson Luis Soto delivered the following remarks. The Voices Symposium was organized by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Mexico and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. (read more)

Faith & The Environment: Opening Remarks at Creatio Conference
Aug. 17, 2009 (Saint Malo Retreat Center, Allenspark, CO)- Archbishop Chaput offered these opening remarks for the Creatio conference on Faith and the Environment. Chaput remarks on how Catholics should think about growing environmental concerns. (read more)

Catholics and the "Fourth Estate"
Aug. 12, 2009 (Legatus Group, Florida) - When it comes to media consumption, Archbishop Chaput warns that we should watch what we eat.

Catholics and the "Fourth Estate"
July 8, 2009 (Legatus Group, Colorado Springs) - In light of President Obama's upcoming visit to the Vatican, Archbishop Chaput invited Catholics to take in the resulting media coverage, and by extension, media coverage of the Catholic Church in general, with a watchful eye and discerning ear. (read more)

Keynote address: National Catholic Bible Conference
June 26, 2009 - The full text of Archbishop Chaput's keynote address at the 2009 National Bible Conference at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Centennial, Colo.

Archbishop Chaput offers remarks at immigration forum in Northglenn
June 13, 2009 – On Saturday, June 13, Archbishop Chaput joined Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) and other religious and civil leaders in a forum that discussed the complicated issues surrounding comprehensive immigration reform.  At the event, held at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish center in Northglenn, Colo., Archbishop Chaput offered these opening remarks. Click here to read them in full.

Arzobispo Chaput habla en el foro sobre inmigración en Northglenn
13 de junio de 2009 – El sábado 13 de junio, el Arzobispo Chaput tomó parte, junto a los congresistas Jared Polis (D-CO) y Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL), y a otros líderes religiosos y civíles, en un foro donde se discutieron los complicados problemas que rodean a una reforma migratoria integral. En el evento, llevado a cabo en el centro parroquial de la parroquia Immaculate Heart of Mary en Northglen, Colo., el Arzobispo Chaput ofreció las siguientes palabras de apertura: Entre aquí para leer la presentación completa.

Canterbury Award Acceptance Remarks
May 7, 2009 (Becket Fund for Religious Liberty) - Every year, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty awards the Canterbury Medal to the person who has "most resolutely refused to render to Caesar that which is God's." Archbishop Chaput accepted this honor in 2009 (read more).

Thoughts on the Mission of Paul
May 7, 2009 (American Bible Society) - Archbishop Chaput considers the question: "What lessons can we learn from Paul about our own mission as Christians in today's society?" (Read more)

New Life in Christ: What it looks like, what it demands
April 30, 2009 (Edmonton, Canada) 

Archbishop argues for support of SB 170
March 26, 2009 - Colorado is just one of three states, along with Arizona and Georgia, that explicitly bars in-state tuition for resident, undocumented students. Archbishop Chaput argues that "as a matter of justice and common sense, this needs to change." He urges Catholices to consider supporting Senate Bill 170. (read more)

Evangelizing the Culture - Lessons from November, lessons from St. Paul
March 21, 2009 (Detroit, MI) - Archbishop delivered the following address during the Year of St. Paul Conference at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. He comments on the recent 2008 presidential elections, and highlights the many parallels between the culture of today and the cultural trends that Saint Paul experienced throughout his missions. (read more)

Address to Pew Forum of Religion & Public Life
Washington, D.C.
March 17, 2009 - Archbishop Charles J. Chaput addressed prominent journalists, beginning with a discussion of media coverage of the Catholic Church, and then continued with reflections on the political obligations of Catholics. (read more)

Question & Answer Session at Pew Forum of Religion & Public Life
Washington, D.C.
March 17, 2009 - Following his formal remarks to the Pew Forum, Archbishop participated in a lengthy Q&A session with the attending journalists. The questions and answers were the primary subject of media coverage of the event. The Archdiocese of Denver strongly urges readers to consider reading the original transcript along with subsequent coverage to ensure accurate reporting. (read more, as posted on the Pew Forum's Web site)

Giving the nation the best we have
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
March 9, 2009 - Archbishop addresses Catholic cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, telling them the military profession is “honorable” and urging them to become virtuous leaders who serve their country best by serving God first.

What happens in Connecticut matters here
Web statement, Denver, CO
March 9, 2009 - In a special web statement, Archbishop Chaput urges Colorado Catholics to help Catholic community in Connecticut fight anti-Catholic bigotry. In early March 2009, two Connecticut lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 1098 that would order the Catholic community to rewrite its governance structures. The bill aims to effectively strip bishops and pastors of their authority to govern parishes...(read more)

Character & Circumstance
Toronto, Canada
Feb. 24, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput delivered the following lecture to a large gathering of Catholic Business Leaders and public officials at St. Paul’s Basilica in downtown Toronto.

Rendering unto Caesar: The Catholic political vocation
Toronto, Canada
Feb. 23, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput delivered the following lecture to a standing-room only audience in St. Basil’s Collegiate Church on the campus of the University of Toronto.

"Building and promoting a Culture of Life: an American view"
Human Life International, Ireland
Feb. 8, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput offers the Irish pro-life movement a list of "dos" and "don'ts," developed in response to the American pro-life movement. He offers these pastoral guidelines to anyone before strategizing future action towards protection of the unborn.

"Render unto Caesar: personal faith and public duty"
John Paul II Society, Ireland
Feb. 7, 2009 - Archbishop Chaput brings his message of informed Catholic Christian conscience, and its importance within political and public arena, to the Catholic community of Ireland.

"Public Servants and Moral Reasoning: A Notice to the Catholic community of northern Colorado"
Sept 8, 2008 - Archbishop Chaput and Auxiliary Bishop James Conley released this letter in reaffirmation of the importance of informed moral reasoning when discerning public action, especially in regard to Catholics who serve their country on the national stage.

"On the Separation of Sense and State: A Clarification for the People of the Church of Northern Colorado"
Aug 25, 2008 - Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. and his auxiliary bishop, James D. Conley, address an online letter regarding the Catholic Church's constant teaching condemning abortion as always gravely evil.

World Youth Day 2008: Catechesis Three
"Sent out into the World: The Holy Spirit, the principal agent of mission"
July 18, 2008
Sydney, Australia

World Youth Day 2008: Catechesis Two
"The Holy Spirit, soul of the Church"
July 17, 2008
Sydney, Australia

World Youth Day 2008: Theology on Tap
July 16, 2008
Sydney, Australia

World Youth Day 2008: Catechesis One
"Called to live in the Holy Spirit"
July 16, 2008
Sydney, Australia

Homily: Episcopal Ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Conley
May 30, 2008
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, CO

Remarks: Vespers Service, preceding Episcopal Ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Conley
May 29, 2008
Christ the King Parish, Denver, CO

Archbishop Chaput comments on "Roman Catholics for Obama"
May 19, 2008
Published via web only
The group “Roman Catholics for Obama ‘08” quoted Archbishop Charles Chaput’s January 16 Denver Catholic Register column on “10 points for Catholic Citizens to remember."  According to Archbishop Chaput, the group’s use of his words is accurate -- and curiously incomplete.

The role of the priest in public life
April 30, 2008
First Things: the journal of religion, culture and public life

Archbishop Chaput offers reflection points on faithful Catholic citizenship
February 11, 2008
Augustine Institute Open House, Denver, CO
As readers anxiously await the release of his upcoming book "Render unto Caesar" (expected publication: August, 2008),  Archbishop Chaput offers two quotations which not only inspired his writing, but which also closely relate to the mission of Denver's Augustine Institute.

2008 Red Mass Homily
January 23, 2008
Phoenix, AZ

Catholic identity in the American public square:
Better citizens, more faithful Catholics
New Orleans, LA
January 11, 2009 - Archbishop offers ten basic yet helpful principles to guide Catholics in their political action.

Church and State Today:
What belongs to Caesar, and what doesn’t
St. John University, Queens, NY
Oct. 26, 2007 - Archbishop Chaput considers the similarites between Roman culture in the time of Christ, and our society today. He examines how the Christian example both preached and lived, can lead to conversion towards truth and the resurrection of a culture of life. In particular, he touches upon the need to “live” the Way of Christ in all contexts, including the political ones.

Homily:
Grace of God transforms flawed heros into faithful servants
"2028 Congress: the Church and the next generation," Canberra, Australia,
July 7, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the Australian Catholic Students Association.

Address to Australian Catholic Students Association
"2028 Congress: the Church and the next generation," Canberra, Australia,
July 6, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the Australian Catholic Students Association.

Homily:
Faithful despite flaws
Melbourne, Australia
July 5, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the National Conference of the Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

To clergy:
The signs of our times - and what they require from priests
Melbourne, Australia
July 4-5, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the National Conference of the Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

To clergy:
The men He intended:
Claiming our vocation as priests of Jesus Christ
Melbourne, Australia
July 4-5, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the National Conference of the Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

Addressed to the general public:
Renewing the Church, converting the world:
Reclaiming our Catholic mission
Melbourne, Australia
July 4-5, 2007 - Archbishop delivered the following address to the National Conference of the Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

Launching "For Your Marriage" campaign
Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, CO
June 27, 2007 - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops launched the "For Your Marriage" Campaign in Denver during the National Catholic Family Life Ministers' Conference. Archbishop delivered the following opening address. Visit http://www.foryourmarriage.org/ to explore the campaign's materials.

Religious tolerance & the common good
May 22, 2007
Path to Peace Foundation seminar:
“Catholic Students and the Common Good: Building a Better World"
New York

Archbishop urges prayerful reflection regarding comprehensive immigration reform
Arzobispo Chaput urge meditación profunda sobre reforma de inmigracion integral
May 26-27, 2007 - The following letter by Archbishop Chaput was read at all Archdiocese of Denver parishes.

Religion and the Common Good
April 21, 2007
John Cardinal Krol Conference, Philadelphia

Archbishop addresses the immigrant community of northern Colorado
December 14, 2006 - In a letter addressed to the immigrant community of northern Colorado, Archbishop Chaput reaches out to those families affected by the arrests in Greeley. While recognizing that laws must be enforced, he expresses heartfelt concern for the wellbeing of all those involved.

Arzobispo se dirige a la comunidad inmigrante del norte de Colorado
Diciembre 14, 2006 - En una carta enviada a la comunidad inmigrante del norte de Colorado, el Arzobispo Chaput se dirige a las familias afectadas por los arrestos en Greeley. Mientras reconoce que las leyes deben ser cumplidas, expresa su profunda preocupación por el bienestar de todos aquellos afectados.

"Seeing Clearly"
Dec. 7, 2006 - To a crowd of nearly 700 people gathered at the first annual Orange County Prayer Breakfast in Garden Grove, CA, Archbishop Chaput spoke of the meaning of Christmas, the meaning of democracy, and the meaning of the call to be witnesses to Jesus Christ in the world. Knowing the meaning of these, he said, is "to see clearly."

Colorado bishops urge Catholic community to support marriage
Oct. 22, 2006 - The bishops of Colorado, through the Colorado Catholic Conference, urged the Catholic people of Colorado to seriously reflect on the important place of marriage in our society. The letter was read in parishes throughout the state on October 22, 2006.

2006 Red Mass Homily
October 3, 2006
Harrisburg, PA

Christmas under siege around the world
December 14, 2005
Religious Freedom Panel
Washington, DC

"The priestly vocation, 2005: co-authoring the future with God"
December 6, 2005
Philadelphia

"Justice, mercy and capital punishment"
Fall 2005 Respect Life Program
USCCB's Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities

"The council, the Church and the vocation of bishops"
September 27, 2005

Cordoba Session 5
OSCE Conference on anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance
June 9, 2005
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Cordoba, Spain
The archbishop's theme for Session 5 was the growing intolerance toward Christians and minority religious groups in Europe and the OSCE region.

Bearing Witness
OSCE Conference on anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance
June 8, 2005
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Cordoba, Spain
"Bearing Witness" is a Holocaust awareness program for schools, sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

"Hope and its daughters"
May 20, 2005
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Washington, DC

Archbishop's Award Comments
April 20, 2005
National Right to Life Educational Trust Dinner
Archbishop reflects on the respect life messages of both Pope John Paul II and the newly elected Pope Benedict XVI

Faith in the public square
March 1, 2005
City Club of Denver
Public witness on issues of public concern is natural and essential for Catholics because of our commitment to the common good and to the dignity of each human person.

Divided hearts: Americans, religion and national policy
October 7, 2004
Religious Institutions Law Day

Issues surrounding 2004 national election
NY Times interviews Archbishop Chaput
October 6, 2004
Archbishop Chaput discusses the issues surrounding the 2004 national elections. Readers are invited to compare the published New York Times story

The King's good servant: living the faith in the Church and in the world
September 30, 2004
Regis University
Denver, CO

Ignorance of the poor is ignorance of Christ
September 2004
Catholic Charities USA
Homily at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Denver, CO

"Stand Up for Marriage" Rally
February 20, 2004
Steps of the Colorado State Capitol

The role of women in building a culture of life
October 19, 2003
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas' Endowed Chair
Catholic University of America

“‘Humanae Vitae:’ the first 35 Years”
July 26, 2003
Archdiocesan Conference: “Humanae Vitae 35 Years Later”

St. Francis and Church reform
April 2, 2003
Franciscan University
Steubenville, OH
Archbishop Chaput reflects on the virtues lived by St. Francis and how the current Church is called to follow his example.

Purity, chastity are habits that 'clean our hearts'
February 9, 2003
962: Pure, a gathering of 2,000 young adults in Colorado Springs.

Homily during Respect Life Mass
January 18, 2003
Archbishop's homily commemorates 30 years of legalized abortion

Citizenship, community and public life
January 9, 2003
Colorado Legatus
John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization
Denver, CO

Our labor in the Lord is not in vain
November 8, 2002
Chicago, IL
Emmaus Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping men involved in sexual exploitation

"Renewing our public lives"
October 10, 2002
Denver Rotary Club & Denver Athletic Club

Feasts of Sts. Joachim and Ann
July 26, 2002
Homily, World Youth Day 2002
Toronto, Canada

"Be reconciled to God"
July 26, 2002
Catechesis, World Youth Day 2002
Toronto, Canada

Homily during Votive Mass
July 24, 2002
Homily, World Youth Day 2002
Toronto, Canada
"God doesn't limit his love for us. No matter how badly or how often we sin, we can always turn back to Him and He'll welcome us, because love is His nature…"

You are the salt of the earth
July 24, 2002
Catechesis, World Youth Day 2002
Toronto, Canada

Priesthood requires courage, willingness to love
March 26, 2002
Homily, Chrism Mass
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Denver, CO

Sex abuse scandal reminds us that sin is real within, outside of Church
March 23, 2002
Homily, Palm Sunday
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Denver, CO

'Mater et Magistra':
Who the Church is, and why she teaches with authority
February 23, 2002
2002 Catechetical Conference
Holiday Inn - DIA Airport

Wisdom in America:
Wisdom begins with understanding the right questions to ask
September 29, 2001
St. Thomas Aquinas College 30th Anniversary Dinner

American Culture and the Sanctity of Human Life:
Pro-lifers must help culture regain ability to reason, remember and hope
July 26, 2001
USCCB Pro-life Secretariat Meeting

Come to me, be with me
Relationships have consequences
June 16, 2001
Corpus Christi Congress
Atlanta, GA

The Church as bearer of wisdom:
Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing
February 16, 2001
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Modern sins of pride:
Ethics must guide scientific advances
February 9, 2001
Homily, Mass during 2001 Legatus Convention
Naples, Florida
"Christians are called to speak out against the misuse of creation. The lie of the serpent is with us in the promises of cloning..."

God in the Marketplace:
Why and where He belongs
February 5, 2001
Denver Rotary Club

Jewish-Catholic relations:
Considering repentance and reconciliation among Catholics and Jews
January 22, 2001
Adult Education Group
Temple Sinai

A lifetime commitment
Defending life of unborn requires courageous pro-life witness.
January 20, 2001
Colorado Right to Life March and Rally
Colorado State Capitol

Defend life
January 20-21, 2001
28th anniversary weekend of Roe v. Wade
This letter was read at all Masses occurring over the weekend commemorating the 28th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Archbishop Chaput encourages the faithful to live the "Gospel of Life" in their own families, and defend life in all its stages. 

The Fruits of Jubilee
January 5, 2001
Mass of Jubilee Year
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Archbishop Chaput encourages the faithful to care for the seeds sown during the Great Jubilee Year.

Christ asks the faithful to follow Him
January 5, 2001
Homily, Mass to conclude Great Jubilee Year
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Denver, CO

Catholic Health Care:
The role of the Catholic health-care provider
November 9, 2000
Partners Circle Dinner
St. Anthony Health Foundation
Denver, Colorado

A Culture of Life from a Culture of Truth
October 27, 2000
Bishops Pastoral Plan for Pro life Activities: Convention 2000
Lincoln, NE

"Dei Verbum" 35 years later
October 20-21, 2000
Archdiocese of Denver Scripture Conference, October 20-21, 2000
"Dei Verbum" - which means "Word of God" in Latin - is one of the four foundational documents of the Second Vatican Council. In this address, Archbishop Chaput attempts to clarify its meaning for all Catholics. In summary, he insists that "Dei Verbum" showed the bishops' esteem for the Word of God and the reverence in which they hoped all Christian believers would hold that Word.

Act on your faith
October 17, 2000
Catholic Missionaries
Union League,
New York City, NY
Archbishop Chaput accepts "The Threshold Award" from the Youth for the Third Millennium

'I am with you always, to the close of the age.'
September 17, 2000
Homily, Eucharistic Congress
University of Denver

Opening the Eucharistic Congress
September 17, 2000
University of Denver

Joy is the message of the Great Jubilee
August 16, 2000
World Youth Day 2000
Homily, Mass at Church of the Good Shepherd
Rome, Italy

Emmanuel: "God with Us"
August 16, 2000
World Youth Day 2000
Rome, Italy
A catechesis offered to youth

Turn the world toward Christ!
June 12, 2000
Pentecost 2000

The Family: a community of life and love
April 29, 2000
"Dare to Dream" Catholic family gathering
Melbourne, Australia

Participating in the Community
December 1, 1999
Jubilee 2000 'Back to the Basics' Lecture Series
John Paul II Center
An excerpt from Archbishop's fourth talk during the series

The Christian family as a sanctuary of love
November 12, 1999
Vancouver, British Columbia

Growing in Christ
November 3, 1999
Jubilee 2000 'Back to the Basics' Lecture Series
John Paul II Center
An excerpt from the Archbishop's third talk during the series

The Eucharist: source and summit of all activity of the Church
September 17, 1999
Archdiocesan Liturgy Conference

Seminary dedication of the Our Lady of the New Advent Institute
September 15, 1999
St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Denver, CO

Becoming a Christian
September 1, 1999
Jubilee 2000 'Back to the Basics' Lecture Series
John Paul II Center
An excerpt from the Archbishop's first talk during the series

Evangelization: Speaking the truth in love
July 9, 1999
Steubenville, OH

Apostolate: Christian love is active love
May 7, 1999
Steubenville, OH

Media Violence: these things shape the soul
May 4, 1999
Senate Commerce Committee

Fatherhood: the importance of fathers in our search for God
May 1, 1999
Diocese of Cheyenne

Catholic education: forming disciples for the new millennium
February 24, 1999
Mile Hi Congress

Political scandal: private character and public leaders
October 28, 1998
Homily during St. Thomas More Society Red Mass
Dallas, Texas

Alpha and Omega: reconciling science and faith
September 24, 1998
Fellowship of Catholic Scholars

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
April 7, 1998
Homily, Chrism Mass
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Denver, CO

That others may hear and believe
February 27, 1998
Catholic Educators, Mile High Congress
A reflection on how every teacher is a missionary for the faith.