Archbishop Chaput accepts the JP II Award from FOCUS in Nashville, TN.
On January 2nd, Archbishop Chaput received the John Paul II Award. The award is given by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) to acknowledge a person for their continuous support for the organization.
According to FOCUS, the archbishop “has played an instrumental role in FOCUS’ founding and expansion to 100 campuses nationwide,” including Temple University in Philadelphia. The award “honors Catholics who, by their demonstrated commitment and witness, inspire others to the universal call to holiness and the renewal of humanity.”
The archbishop has done that. He continues to lead by example especially in the city of Philadelphia. On January 3rd he celebrated mass. His homily can be seen here: http://youtu.be/lT2L0SqxPgM?t=17m48s
