Archbishop Chaput . . . Facing the future with hope and joy
I’m glad to be here tonight for two reasons. First, I admire — greatly admire — the Josephinum and the men it produces. The Church needs you because we urgently need more good priests, men of prudence and charity, but also of spine and courage, who understand the changing terrain of our times. In my life, the priesthood has been a deep source of joy and purpose, the gift of knowing with certainty why God made me. But it’s not a life for the weak or the lukewarm. Especially now. My second reason is this. Cardinal Pio L