Chicagoland Arson damages chapel at Guadalupe shrine in Des Plaines Since the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is outdoors and is open 24 hours a day, someone is almost always there praying, no matter the hour.
Chicagoland Archdiocese welcomes new permanent deacons Nineteen permanent deacons were ordained May 13 at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Cupich celebrated the ordination Mass.
Chicagoland St. Jerome building new space for parish, school St. Jerome School in Bridgeport is looking forward to its next 100 years with the construction of a new parish center and school gym.
Chicagoland Lutheran, Presbyterian schools moving to campus of Catholic Theological Union The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary are moving into available space on the campus of Catholic Theological Union, creating a theological megacampus on the South Side of Chicago.
Chicagoland Parliament of World’s Religions coming to Chicago in August Later this summer, Chicago will welcome thousands of members of religious traditions spanning the globe to a convening of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The parliament will gather Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Hindus and others, including people from 200 religious, indigenous and secular belief systems representing more than 80 nations at McCormick Place Aug. 14-18 to advance the goals of interfaith understanding, harmony and respect.
Vatican Laity share baptismal call to ministry, service, Pope Francis says The ministry of lay Catholics, whether formally instituted by the church or simply inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the needs of others, flows from baptism and a recognition that every Christian is called to take part in the mission of the church, Pope Francis said.
International Iran, 27 other countries critiqued by watchdog for religious freedom violations A watchdog for global religious freedom has used its new annual report to call out the Iranian government for targeting women’s rights protesters during demonstrations last year. The report also points out the country’s “decades-long campaign” against religious minorities.
Chicagoland Father James Flynn reinstated to ministry On April 18, Cardinal Cupich sent letters to parishes where Father James Flynn served informing of his reinstatement.
Photo Gallery Solemn Good Friday service offers condolences to Mary Our Lady of Unity at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church hold a solemn pésame procession on Good Friday April 7, 2023. Pésame, a Spanish word meaning, “I am sorry,” is to present condolences for the loss of a loved one. After the procession, people presented their respects to the Body of Jesus and then approached the image of Mary to express their condolences. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Vatican Pope asks mentally disabled, caretakers to be missionaries of God’s love Everyone has gifts and talents that can be a public witness to God’s love and mercy, Pope Francis told a group of people with intellectual disabilities and their teachers.