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Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestones

Every year, Chicago Catholic honors archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, men 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.

Clergy appointments

All appointments are effective July 1.

Message from the archdiocese about weekday Masses June 17-20

Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather for their triennial convocation from June 17 to 20. This gathering is an important and necessary time of spiritual renewal for the priests, so that they can better serve the people of God.

Providing parents of seminarians support on the journey

When Martha Mehringer’s son Michael told her and her husband that he wanted to enter the seminary and discern priesthood, she was worried. She also felt alone because she and her husband didn’t know anyone who had become a priest and didn’t know about the process or what her son’s life would be like as a priest.

Meet the Archdiocese of Chicago’s newest priests

The Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed four new priests on May 18. Most are from Chicago, and one is from Pennsylvania. The men, who will take up their new assignments July 1, have walked varied paths toward ordination. Learn about them here, and join Chicago Catholic in congratulating them.

Professional and pastoral development of priests

The project of renewing parish life in the archdiocese has many facets. Among them is the ongoing formation and development of our priests. With the help of grants from major foundations and local donors, we have invested in a number of new initiatives aimed at encouraging and assisting our priests to develop their leadership skills, both professionally and pastorally.

Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestone

Every year, Chicago Catholic honors archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, men 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.

Nurses dedicated to improving the health, wellness of priests

For advanced practice nurses Mary Kay Gawne and Cathlin Poronsky, a typical day can include everything from health presentations at meetings to unexpected trips to the emergency room. Gawne and Poronsky work out of the Vicar for Priests office, and are tasked with supporting the health of active and retired priests in the archdiocese.

Longest serving and oldest priests look back on their ministry

Between them, Father George Kane and Bishop John Gorman have spent nearly 145 years in ordained ministry.

Archdiocese launches program for ongoing formation of priests

In order to help priests grow and be supported in the future, the archdiocese is investing in their formation and development through a new effort called “Leading in a Renewed Church.”
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