Opposition is mounting against Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honor U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, with a “lifetime achievement award” for his work surrounding immigration policy despite his long pro-abortion voting record.
Following Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois’ denunciation of the decision, additional bishops have followed suit in speaking out against the upcoming ceremony honoring Durbin, scheduled to take place in November.
Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is among those criticizing Cupich’s plan, writing: “The Archdiocese of Chicago’s plan to give [Durbin] a Catholic ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ is untenable.”
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The Archdiocese of Chicago’s plan to give @SenatorDurbin a Catholic “Lifetime Achievement Award” is untenable. Works of justice & protecting life are not mutually exclusive but must be inclusive. Abortion violates “Thou shalt not kill” (Ex 20:13). I join @BishopPaprocki &…
— Bishop David Ricken (@BpDavidRicken) September 24, 2025
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