Archbishop Chaput's speeches
Religious freedom: Cornerstone of a free, morally vigorous society
Catholics cannot separate our religious faith and moral convictions from our public ministries and our political engagement, said Archbishop Charles Chaput Nov. 9 in a talk for the Religious Freedom Institute.
Things worth dying for: The nature of a life worth living
Courageous people have always been willing to die for family, friends, honor and integrity, said Archbishop Charles Chaput in a speech at Notre Dame. Life is worth living, and Christian witnesses of love can redeem our loveless age.
Sainthood, the church and the call to holiness
Challenging times require the faithful to examine how they serve God, and to live out their friendship with God in service to his church, Archbishop Chaput said at the recent St. Joseph the Worker Medal Awards in Malvern.
Building a culture of religious freedom
For our integrity and that of our country, it's important to fight for our convictions in the public square, Archbishop Chaput said at the recent ADF Summit. But the greater task is to live what we claim to believe by our actions.
God and man in an age of unbelief
Archbishop Chaput reflected on art and beauty, truth and true happiness for audience in New York City April 27, and the path ahead for Christians today.
Faith and hope for an uncertain time
The construction of a Christian culture in America -- a renewal of our country's best ideals -- begins not with violence but conversion of heart, says Archbishop Chaput in a talk at a seminary in Minnesota.
Facing the future with hope and joy
Archbishop Charles Chaput advises seminarians in Ohio not despair of the climate of anger in the church and fear in the world. This is a moment of opportunity, not defeat. It's part of God’s work to rebuild the witness of his church in the world.
Vocation and the purpose of our lives
In a talk at the University of Mary in North Dakota, Archbishop Chaput tells of the importance of friendship and listening for God's call to act, because there is good in the world, and it's worth fighting for.
‘Catholics at the Capitol’
If we don’t at least try to shape our times with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then evil will shape the times, and ultimately shape us and those we love, said Archbishop Chaput in a speech in Minnesota on protecting the life and dignity of every human person.
A letter to the 2018 synod on youth
Archbishop Chaput shares the letter of a young woman who experiences same-sex attraction. She is devastated that LGBT advocates want to change church teaching on homosexuality at the synod. It is a lie, she believes, to assume she cannot carry her cross.