Pope shares summer reflection with Rome priests

Assuring Rome priests of his gratitude and prayers, Pope Francis asked them to use part of their summer rest to reflect on ways to strengthen the unity of the church and promote greater collaboration with laypeople.

Priest veteran visits Washington, D.C., with Honor Flight Chicago

Father George Kane, 97, participated in an Honor Flight for veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War on July 12, visiting armed services and war memorials in Washington, D.C.

Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestones

Every year, Chicago Catholic honors the archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as pastor, administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have served mostly as parish priests, and some have also served as teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.

Parish offers refuge to priest exiled from Nicaragua

Father Erick Díaz, a priest whose citizenship was revoked by the Nicaraguan government for preaching the Gospel and defending human rights, is now living and ministering at St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood.

Message from archdiocese about weekday Masses June 27-30

Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather for their triennial convocation from June 27 through June 30. This gathering is an important and necessary time of spiritual renewal for the priests, so that they can better serve the people of God.

Two priests ordained for archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich ordained two men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago May 21 at Holy Name Cathedral. Both men are in their 30s and were born and raised in the Chicago area. They begin their new assignments July 1.

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.

Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestones

Every year, Chicago Catholic honors the archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as pastor, administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have served mostly as parish priests, and some have also served as teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.

Marian Catholic celebrates chaplain’s 90th birthday

When Father William O’Mara turned 90 years old Feb. 7, he had a school full of students and coworkers to celebrate with him.

Pope, cardinal discuss what ails the priesthood, offer antidotes

Opening an international conference on priesthood, Pope Francis insisted that those who are not close to God in prayer, close to their bishop and other priests and immersed in the lives of their people are simply “‘clerical functionaries’ or ‘professionals of the sacred.’”
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