U.S. ‘Embracing historical memory’ strengthens church ministries today, speakers say Finding healing and exploring ways to work more effectively with diverse communities was the focus of the general session on the second day of the “Alive in Christ: Young, Diverse, Prophetic Voices Journeying Together,” a multicultural national gathering of Catholic ministry leaders in Chicago June 23-26.
Chicagoland St. Sabina kicks off weekly summer peace marches Hundreds of people gathered at St. Sabina Church June 17 for the first of the parish’s Friday night peace walks this summer.
Vatican Pope Francis: Catholics need better understanding of the Mass The “sense of mystery” and awe Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted by Latin or by “creative” elements added to the celebration, but by an awareness of sacrifice of Christ and his real presence in the Eucharist, Pope Francis said.
Chicagoland Community must stand together to combat antisemitism The key to combatting antisemitism is for all members of the community to speak up and stand together, according to “Stand Up Against Antisemitism,” a June 16 panel discussion hosted sponsored by the Highland Park Baha’i Community at the Highland Park Art Center.
Chicagoland Women and men religious celebrate jubilees With this issue, Chicago Catholic salutes the religious men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor hundreds of teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given many years in service of the Lord. Join us in offering them our gratitude.
Photo Gallery Deacons gather for first in-person convocation since pandemic Deacons and their wives attend the Archdiocese of Chicago's Diaconate Community convocation in Oakbrook for a time of spiritual rejuvenation, education and camaraderie from June 3 to 5, 2022. This year's convocation theme, "50 Years of Spirit-Filled Service to the Lord," commemorates the 50th anniversary of the diaconate community in the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chicagoland Two updates to Renew My Church groupings The Archdiocese of Chicago released updates on two Renew My Church groupings on May 19.
Chicagoland Statement of Cardinal Cupich on the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York On Saturday, May 14, a gunman used an AR-15, high-capacity assault weapon to murder 10 Black Americans at a Buffalo grocery store, wounding two bystanders. Many of his victims were near or beyond retirement age, including Pearl Young, 77, a grandmother of eight who taught Sunday school, and Katherine Massey, 72, a civil-rights advocate who had written in favor of stronger gun-safety laws.
International Citing ‘police state,’ Cardinal Bo urges prayers for Hong Kong Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, urged prayers for Hong Kong after the detention of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun.
Other Authors His memory is a blessing In the Jewish tradition, when we say, “May his memory be a blessing,” we intend something specific. When a person has lived well and righteously, his life conduct and behavior is instructive and inspiring.
Photo Gallery Cardinal Cupich welcomes new Catholics at the Easter Vigil Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant during the Easter Vigil Mass with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at Holy Name Cathedral on April 16, 2022. People from Holy Name Cathedral Parish became full members of the Catholic Church during the celebration by receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, as part of the RCIA process. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)