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Book examines history of local parishes with Mexican faithful

Deborah Kanter, who grew up in Oak Park and is a history professor at Albion College in Michigan, wrote “Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican” (University of Illinois Press, 2020) after spending time in Mexico doing research for her doctorate, and then returning to Chicago and finding the same style of devotion in some of its parishes.

Book offers women of faith a journal for pregnancy

When Clarissa Valbuena Aljentera found out she was pregnant with her son, AJ, she figured out pretty early on that she wanted to journal about her experiences in a way that connected to her faith.

Pope Francis wants church to put Christ at its center, author says

People who see Pope Francis’ efforts to reform the Catholic Church as primarily structural changes are missing the point, according to author Austen Ivereigh.

A variety of offerings for the readers on your Christmas list

A selection of three books that would make good gifts

Retired pastor authors first mystery novel set in Chicago

Father Dominic Grassi knows the value of a good story. Shortly into his ministry, he noticed people were not really listening to his homilies. To get their attention he started telling stories. It worked.

Wise men and women offer good books for Christmas

The newest thousand pages from Walter Isaacson, Diana Gabaldon or Stephen King is always a welcome Christmas gift, but when it comes to spiritual reading, give me the briefer book, with short chapters and simple, thoughtful ideas.

Inspirational children’s books will make great gifts for Christmas

The following books are suitable for Christmas giving:

Book inspires evangelization through Renew My Church

Our archdiocese, in fact the Catholic Church of the United States, was gifted with an excellent snapshot and call to action by Archdiocese of Chicago priest Father Lou Cameli in a book called, “Church, Faith and Future: What We Face and What We Can Do.”

Chicago Catholic editor authors first-ever biography of Helen Prejean

Looking for presents for a reader on your list?

A few years ago I was taking the New York City subway home from a softball game with some other team members, including our...
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