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Parishes, schools answer pope’s call to pray for peace

Catholics at parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago observed Oct. 27 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace, heeding Pope Francis’ call “for all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world” to join him in light of the conflict in the Middle East.

Peace, a journey of solidarity and fraternity

In the summer of 1995, I joined some friends on a trip to Germany, 50 years after the end of the World War II. Visiting a small town one day, we were drawn to the center square by a band playing the “Star Spangled Banner.” As we drank beer and ate brats, we struck up a conversation with some locals.

Celebrating King’s legacy by marching for peace

With temperatures at 13 degrees and dropping on the evening Jan. 15 -- the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., -- more than 50 people gathered at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, to honor his legacy and march and pray for peace.

Sunrise service held to pray for an end to violence

On Aug. 26, the Black Deacons of Chicago held their eighth annual Sunrise Prayer Service and Mass at Oakwood / 41st Street Beach, 4100 S. Lake Shore Drive. Worshipers gathered to pray for nonviolence, the healing of families, schools and communities.

Young people ‘camp out’ to spread peace

For 12 hours Aug. 4 and 5, St. Michael the Archangel Parish at Damen Avenue and 48th Street was the place to be for neighborhood residents who wanted to play basketball, watch their kids get their faces painted or jump in a bouncy house or sit down and share burgers and tacos with their neighbors.

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)

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...

Chicago priest appears in Black Eyed Peas video about love

When you watch the Black Eyed Peas’ new video version of “Where Is the Love?” the first person you...
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