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.
Photo Gallery St. Walter-St. Benedict School receives donation from Enchanted Backpacks Students and staff from St. Walter-St. Benedict School help unload two Enchanted Backpack mobile vans full of school supplies on May 25, 2023. The delivery took place at St. Walter-St. Benedict School’s Chicago Campus located at 11741 S. Western Ave. Enchanted Backpack is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting under-resourced schools by providing essential school supplies and learning materials. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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 Latest podcast: Legendary band director retires Editor Joyce Duriga interviews Greg Bimm, band director for Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.
Chicagoland Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sexual abuse across state's Catholic dioceses Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a report on sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in Illinois on May 23, announcing that members of his team identified 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who have been accused of abusing 1,997 children in Illinois’ six dioceses over the past nearly 70 years.
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)