Chicagoland Gardening for 90 years John “Jay” Surufka knows a lot about growing things because he has been doing it for 90 years. The 97-year-old World War II Army veteran said that’s what his family did when he was growing up in Harvey.
Vatican Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
Chicagoland Parishes begin to reopen under archdiocese’s phased plan When the doors opened at St. John Cantius Church on May 24, there was a line of people waiting to enter. That line was there almost constantly for the first several days that the church, 825 N. Carpenter St., was open for personal prayer under the Archdiocese of Chicago’s reopening plan.
Chicagoland Bread Truck ministry takes food to those on the margins For the past 13 years, Anthony Brown has delivered lunch bags of food six days a week, driving the Port Ministries Bread Truck to people who gather at eight stops in Back of the Yards, Englewood, New City, Gage Park and Canaryville.
Chicagoland St. Matthias to offer all grades IB education Students in all grades at St. Matthias School will have the benefit of certified International Baccalaureate programs starting next year.
Vatican Selection of quotes from Pope Francis on equality, fraternity, racism Here are some quotes on equality, brotherhood and racism from Pope Francis listed according to date:
U.S. Trump visits shrine on anniversary of St. John Paul II visit to Poland President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington June 2 before he signed an executive order back at the White House to expand U.S. support for international religious freedom efforts.
Chicagoland OSF Healthcare partners with state to provide COVID-19 kits Every day, Gigi Wasz goes into her office at OSF HealthCare in Oak Lawn and gets a list of people who have asked for help through the state-funded Pandemic Health Worker Program.
Chicagoland Local Catholics encouraged to join fight against global hunger Chicago-area Catholics are joining Catholic Relief Services in their efforts to “Lead the Way” on global hunger, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicagoland Archdiocesan priests celebrate ordination anniversaries Each year we honor the archdiocesan priests celebrating special jubilees. They have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and they often wear many hats, such as administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have been parish priests, but also teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.
Chicagoland Father Louis Tylka appointed coadjutor bishop of Peoria Pope Francis appointed Father Louis Tylka, pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park, to be the coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Peoria and to succeed Bishop Daniel Jenky when he retires.