McNulty Statement on Chaput’s Appointment to Oversee Archdiocese of Philadelphia

DENVER—Speaker of the House Frank McNulty congratulated Archbishop Charles Chaput on his appointment to oversee the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  

McNulty, the highest elected Roman Catholic in state government, released the following statement:

“I offer my congratulations to Archbishop Chaput on his appointment to oversee the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is gaining one of the brightest, most decent leaders in the Catholic Church.

“As a Catholic who was raised in the Archdiocese of Denver, I have great respect for the Archbishop as a theologian, teacher, advocate and leader.  

“Archbishop Chaput’s strong leadership and passion for serving will be greatly missed.”  

 

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