Bishops ‘grateful,’ ‘relieved’ after pro-abortion Durbin declines Catholic award

[Michie]

Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, announced his decision to decline an award from the Chicago Archdiocese following backlash over his pro-abortion views.

Late Tuesday, Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich said Durbin had decided to back away from receiving the award after numerous U.S. bishops criticized the archdiocese for selecting Durbin to receive the honor.

The Illinois senator was scheduled to receive a “Lifetime Achievement Award for support to immigrants” at an archdiocesan event in November. Cupich described the senator as embodying “unwavering support of immigrants, which is so needed in our day.”

Springfield, Illinois, Bishop Thomas Paprocki, who presides over Durbin’s home diocese, had in September said Durbin was “unfit to receive any Catholic honor.” In an Oct. 1 statement on X, the bishop said he was “grateful” that the senator ultimately declined the award.

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Bishops ‘grateful,’ ‘relieved’ after Durbin declines Catholic award

Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced his decision to decline an award from the Chicago Archdiocese.

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[chevyontheriver]

Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, announced his decision to decline an award from the Chicago Archdiocese following backlash over his pro-abortion views.

Late Tuesday, Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich said Durbin had decided to back away from receiving the award after numerous U.S. bishops criticized the archdiocese for selecting Durbin to receive the honor.

The Illinois senator was scheduled to receive a “Lifetime Achievement Award for support to immigrants” at an archdiocesan event in November. Cupich described the senator as embodying “unwavering support of immigrants, which is so needed in our day.”

Springfield, Illinois, Bishop Thomas Paprocki, who presides over Durbin’s home diocese, had in September said Durbin was “unfit to receive any Catholic honor.” In an Oct. 1 statement on X, the bishop said he was “grateful” that the senator ultimately declined the award.

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Bishops ‘grateful,’ ‘relieved’ after Durbin declines Catholic award

Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced his decision to decline an award from the Chicago Archdiocese.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

There were ten bishops who objected out of 440 bishops in the USA. A paltry number. BUT it shows the power of a few righteous bishops to stand up to evil. That’s a good thing.

 

[Michie]

There were ten bishops who objected out of 440 bishops in the USA. A paltry number. BUT it shows the power of a few righteous bishops to stand up to evil. That’s a good thing.

We are taught light overcomes darkness. Sometimes it’s a long wait. Thankfully light overcame darkness quickly this time.

 

[chevyontheriver]

We are taught light overcomes darkness. Sometimes it’s a long wait. Thankfully light overcame darkness quickly this time.

Darkness thrives on intimidation. Thank God for a few bold bishops.

 

[Valletta]

There were ten bishops who objected out of 440 bishops in the USA. A paltry number. BUT it shows the power of a few righteous bishops to stand up to evil. That’s a good thing.

Also the Catholic League:

OPEN LETTER TO SEN. DURBIN: DECLINE CATHOLIC AWARD - Catholic League

September 23, 2025

www.catholicleague.org

 

[RileyG]

There were ten bishops who objected out of 440 bishops in the USA. A paltry number. BUT it shows the power of a few righteous bishops to stand up to evil. That’s a good thing.

Amen, brother! Im happy my own bishop also spoke up!

 

[RileyG]

We are taught light overcomes darkness. Sometimes it’s a long wait. Thankfully light overcame darkness quickly this time.

Amen! Glory to God in all things!