Hispanics are key for defending marriage in the US, says Archbishop Chaput

“In an exclusive interview with CNA, the Archbishop of Denver, Charles Chaput discussed the role of Hispanics in the defense of the family.

The archbishop explained that the family is the most important institution in the Hispanic community. “The role of marriage and family among Hispanics is very close to the traditional American view. All social relations are centered in the family, especially the extended family (including relatives, Godparents, etc.). Family is the most important institution in Latino society and is widely respected and protected. It is rather uncommon in Latin America to see couples living together without the Sacrament of Matrimony.”

That being said, keeping the family values as the center of the community doesn’t necessarily continue when Hispanics come to the United States. Archbishop Chaput commented that, “Unfortunately, many circumstances take Hispanics away from their understanding of matrimony and family when they emigrate. In the United States, different immigration-related situations lead couples to live together without the Sacrament of Matrimony, and many others are forced to live separated from their families. The secular mass media and peer pressure also play a big role.””*

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