We Catholics have been in the forefront in defending the dignity of the human person. Clericalism is a direct violation of human dignity. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Clericalism is a form of elitism in which some are viewed as having special rights and privileges. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
There is a synergy between the way Croatians approach life and the way Jesuits do. Croatians are very real about situations. We don't gloss… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Chicago is highly segregated, a fact that both causes and compounds the problems we face in bringing an end to violence. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
We have always wanted to make sure that we start the conversation by saying that all people are of value and their lives should… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
People are looking for a way in which their spiritual life can be deepened. They are finding it in some of our Catholic parishes… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Let's face it: grandparents are very important to family systems. You're babysitters, but you also instill values in children that sometimes skip a generation. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Once a bishop is appointed, in terms of governance, we are semi-autonomous. It's not like we are branch managers of a bank or something. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Voting for a candidate solely because of that candidate's support for abortion or against him or her solely on the basis of his or… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
For generations, our political life was distorted by the influence of public officials whose foremost goal was to preserve the essence, if not the… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
I did my doctoral dissertation on the lectionary readings that we use at mass and how you have biblical texts that have been taken… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
We help immigrants because we are an immigrant nation, and we are an immigrant church. We've always done that; this is nothing new to… — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
I think that the Pope has trust in every bishop that is appointed. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
Our schools must be places where all are respected and the values of tolerance and peacemaking are taught and nurtured. — Blase J. Cupich Copy Share Image
