Cardinal Blase J. Cupich

July 13, 2017

Renew My Church, abridged version

It’s always helpful to have a complex idea summarized in an easily digestible way. In my day, that meant reading the Cliffs Notes rather than the assigned novel (please don’t tell my teachers). Renew My Church is a complex process, of course, but reduced to its simplest terms, it is about (1) disciples taking personal responsibility for the mission of Christ (2) by joining together to build a community of faith that nourishes, prepares and sustains one another (3) so that together as church we become, in the words of Pope Francis, “a field hospital in the world,” bringing healing and hope.

June 25, 2017

Where are the U.S. bishops on immigration reform?

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Indianapolis June 14-15, and among the important issues discussed was reforming our immigration policies. We have consistently called for comprehensive reform of our nation’s immigration laws, including a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented persons in the country.

June 12, 2017

Homily for the priesthood ordination for the Society of Jesus

The readings today conspire in a remarkable way to tell us something about the priesthood of Jesus Christ you will be ordained to serve and preserve in the life of the church. Immediately, the first reading tips us off that there is something altogether new about the priesthood of those sent, ordained by the Risen Lord.

May 28, 2017

One of the best experiences of the resurrection this side of eternity

The following is Cardinal Cupich’s homily for priesthood ordination delivered May 20 at Holy Name Cathedral.

May 14, 2017

Strangers united in faith

There is a great irony at work in our liturgical life and public prayer. We come to one place, calling ourselves a community that claims to be united in bonds that even death itself cannot break, for we are the body of the Risen Lord.

April 30, 2017

Funding a humanitarian approach to migrants and refugees

On April 5, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, who represents the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as chairman of the Committee on Migration, offered a comprehensive overview of where the bishops stand in a letter to members of Congress. In that text, he advocated for a budget that reflects the values of our country, especially when it comes to the treatment of migrants and refugees. "Specifically this means," he said, "funding programs that protect the human life and dignity of immigrants, refugees, unaccompanied children and trafficking victims."

April 19, 2017

Statement of Cardinal Cupich on Governor Rauner's Veto Promise

Last Friday, Governor Rauner promised to veto House Bill 40. This legislation, which is pending in the General Assembly, would use public dollars, through Illinois’ Medicaid and employee health insurance programs, to fund elective abortions at any stage of pregnancy for any reason.

April 16, 2017

Homily by Cardinal Cupich for Palm Sunday

The euphoria of the hosannas in the excited voices of the crowds, rushing to get a glimpse of the...

March 26, 2017

Homily for the Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at old St. Patrick's

Some may say that is pretty good spin, but I believe it testifies to the human aspiration we all ...

March 12, 2017

Pope Francis fulfilling the vision of St. John Paul II

In that document, John Paul II identified a pathway forward for reforming the papacy. It is strik...
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