'A Leader Of Exceptional Character And Ability'

“Catholics in Philadelphia enjoy a warm working friendship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on issues of mutual concern and importance to the whole nation.

"I was deeply saddened today to learn of the death of LDS President Thomas Monson. In his efforts to build up the good in our society, he was a leader of exceptional character and ability. On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I offer my deepest condolences to the Monson family and the wider LDS community, and may God grant President Monson eternal life and peace.”

+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia