Statement Archive (2002)  

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

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