Vatican Pope to create 14 new cardinals in June Pope Francis announced he would make 14 new cardinals June 29, giving the red cardinal's hat to the papal almoner, the Iraq-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church and the archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan, among others.
Chicagoland Renew My Church: What is a parish? With the first group of reconfigured parishes under Renew My Church announcing their new names on May 13, Chicago Catholic wanted to take a look at what a parish is as it is understood by the universal Catholic Church.
Chicagoland Meet the 2018 deacon class Cardinal Cupich will ordain 19 new deacons for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 12.
U.S. Pentecost Sunday: Opening ourselves to the blessings of the Spirit Jesus assured his disciples he would not leave them as orphans; he promised the Father would send another Advocate to be with them always (Jn 14:16-18). That promise was kept on the day of Pentecost, considered the birthday of the church, when Jesus’ followers received the Holy Spirit, and which we celebrate May 20. We who believe are also blessed with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.
Chicagoland Pioneering Catholic started free music school for children Perhaps Rita Simó did not have the most auspicious introduction to the Catholic community in Chicago.
Vatican Vatican: Economic activities have a moral, ethical dimensions Financial and economic decisions -- everything from where a family chooses to invest its savings to where a multinational corporation declares its tax residence -- are ethical decisions that can be virtuous or sinful, a new Vatican document said.
Chicagoland Thanks to our jubilarians Every year we honor the men celebrating jubilees who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church.
Chicagoland New book examines Christian, Muslim views of Mary Mary, the mother of Jesus, appears in both Christian and Muslim holy texts and she has been used as both a bridge and a barrier to dialogue between the two faiths.
Chicagoland Efforts to spread Laudato Si’ message bearing fruit Three years after Pope Francis released his encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” grass-roots efforts to keep the earth healthy are starting to bear fruit.
Chicagoland Local organizations using dogs to help students in their care The power of dogs to help reduce stress and increase joy is being used to help young people at two local institutions — Loyola University Chicago and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
Chicagoland School dance troupe teaches culture and history For students at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, the folkloric dance group offers more than a chance to perform for school and community events.