There is a synergy between the way Croatians approach life and the way Jesuits do. Croatians are very real about situations. We… — Blase J. Cupich Life 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 Chicago 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… — Blase J. Cupich Communication 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… — Blase J. Cupich Door 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… — Blase J. Cupich Children 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… — Blase J. Cupich Bank 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… — Blase J. Cupich Abortion 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… — Blase J. Cupich Essence 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… — Blase J. Cupich Bible 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… — Blase J. Cupich Beginning Copy Share Image
I think that the Pope has trust in every bishop that is appointed. — Blase J. Cupich Bishop 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 Education Copy Share Image
In the 40 years that I've been a priest and the 17 as a bishop, I have experienced people coming at things… — Blase J. Cupich Coming Copy Share Image
Science can and should inform debate about abortion and the law. But science does not resolve questions of moral value and moral… — Blase J. Cupich Abortion Copy Share Image
People should be called the way that they want to be called rather than us coming up with terms that maybe we're… — Blase J. Cupich Maybe Copy Share Image
I commend the parents who are sending their children to a Catholic school, because they're making a sacrifice, and they're paying twice… — Blase J. Cupich Children Copy Share Image
The long arc of history that recounts the Catholic Church's embrace of people of all faiths and none in providing health, education,… — Blase J. Cupich Education Copy Share Image
Realities are greater than ideas. Because sometimes ideas can separate us unnecessarily. So let's attend to the realities that we have to… — Blase J. Cupich Deal Copy Share Image
The church can challenge society, but society also challenges the church. That's good. We should be humble enough to be able to… — Blase J. Cupich Challenges Copy Share Image
For me, the real goal is how do we make vibrant and vital faith communities that are sustainable for the long run. — Blase J. Cupich Faith Copy Share Image
People think sometimes there is a 'Catholic vote' because of one particular issue. This demeans who we are as a Catholic community.… — Blase J. Cupich Community Copy Share Image
I was really grateful to have a chance to have some really in-depth study about the power of language using a philosopher… — Blase J. Cupich Chance Copy Share Image
The Second Amendment was passed in an era when organized police forces were few and citizen militias were useful in maintaining the… — Blase J. Cupich Era Copy Share Image
Those who do not think religious organizations should have an opinion on climate change misunderstand the former and the moral dimension of… — Blase J. Cupich Change Copy Share Image
