Content with tag gun violence .

gun violence

Cardinal Cupich discusses church's efforts for peace in Chicago 

“Just because we can't do everything doesn't mean we shouldn't do something.” That's the message Cardinal Cupich has tried to communicate since announcing his anti-violence initiatives in April. 

St. Agnes of Bohemia celebrates Mass for peace

Father Miguel A. Venegas, associate pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish in Chicago, was the main celebrant during a street Mass near the parish on July 18. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Couple making historic pilgrimage to pray for peace in Chicago

Tommy Burke and Jessica Santiago are making their way along the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James), walking 1,000 miles across France and Spain to raise awareness of and pray for an end to the violence in Chicago.

Deacon: ‘It’s going to take a village to save our babies’

There is a role for everyone and everyone is needed to stem the violence in Chicago. That was the message of “A Call to Action,” a May 20 gathering hosted by the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago at Hales Franciscan High School, 4930 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Neighbors bless site of deadly shootings in Brighton Park

Armed with ponchos, umbrellas and prayers, more than 100 Brighton Park and Back of the Yards residents walked on May 10 in the pouring rain from Immaculate Conception Parish, 2745 W. 44th St., to 46th Place and Rockwell, the site of two shootings on May 7 that killed three and injured eight. The previous week two Chicago Police officers were shot in Back of the Yards.

Many hundreds turn out for Good Friday Walk for Peace

On Good Friday morning, April 14, many hundreds of people joined Cardinal Cupich in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood for a Walk for Peace. Civic and faith leaders also joined the walk along with members of Chicago’s police and fire departments.

Cardinal Cupich announces new anti-violence initiatives, donates $250,000 for peace fund

On the 49th anniversary of the death of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cardinal Cupich announced a new initiative to increase the work of...

Encouraging young adults to be agents for peace

On the night of Jan. 20, members of Catholic parishes in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood and the Sou...

Marchers carry nearly 800 crosses down Michigan Avenue to remember city’s 2016 murder victims

Shara Funches’ eyes roved over the rows of crosses set up on the sidewalk just north of the Chica...

Day of the Dead procession promotes end to violence

More than 100 people processed through the streets of Little Village on the chilly afternoon of No...
1 2 3 >

Advertising