St. Gianna's daughter planning to open spiritual pilgrimage center in Springfield

Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, a pediatrician and daughter of Italian St. Gianna Beretta Molla, plans to open an international pilgrimage site and center in Springfield to help spread knowledge of and devotion to her parents and promote marriage and family life.

The past should be source of inspiration, not the destination, pope says

Wanting to go back to the way things were in the past is not Christian, Pope Francis said.

The risen Jesus and Holy Communion

There is no getting around it. The Gospels are unequivocal and unanimous. The risen Lord appeared to his disciples with all of the wounds he suffered on the cross. Repeatedly, when he appears he shows them his hands and side and even invites them to touch the wounds there.

Spring drama

Ladies and gentlemen, live theater is back.

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.

African American students receive blessings, send-off from deacons

Gathering on the shore of Lake Michigan at Oakwood Beach on May 12, nearly 200 African American students from seven Catholic schools were prayed over and reminded that God and the church are always here for them.

Nazareth Academy teacher wins Golden Apple award

When Nazareth Academy English teacher Amelia García became one of 10 Illinois teachers to receive a 2022 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, she might have been the most surprised person in the room.

Archdiocese’s oldest priest celebrates 100th birthday

What’s the secret to living 100 years? Intercessory prayer. That’s what Father Al Adamich said on May 15 during his 100th birthday party at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park.

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.

Hundreds gather to honor, pray to Our Lady of Fatima

On May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, several hundred Polish Catholics gathered at Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission in Willow Springs for the first of six monthly processions honoring Mary and praying for peace.
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