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Sisters have been serving Chicago’s needy for 130 years

A hundred and thirty years ago, a young Polish woman from Chicago started a religious community to help the mostly elderly people she saw suffering in her community.

Sister Kathy Brazda to become president of LCWR

Sister of St. Joseph Kathy Brazda has added another leadership role to her agenda. Sister Kathy, who started her second five-year term as president of the Congregation of St. Joseph last year, was named president-elect of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in June to fill a vacancy. She will become president of the LCWR Aug. 16.

Women, men religious celebrate milestones

With this issue, Chicago Catholic thanks the religious women and men who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor over 150 teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given anywhere from 25 to 85 years in service of the Lord.

Sister Norma Pimentel finds art in her ministry at the border

For Sister Norma Pimentel, delivering the inaugural Bishop Kevin Birmingham Lecture offered a chance to bring together her work with migrants at the border with her work as an artist.

Mother McAuley students foster friendships with Mercy sisters

Students at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and senior residents at Mercy Circle have been connecting, making crafts and helping their community for the past two school years as part of “MACs with Mercy.”

Women and men religious celebrate jubilees

With this issue, Chicago Catholic salutes the religious men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor hundreds of teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given many years in service of the Lord. Join us in offering them our congratulations.

Women religious hold monthly vigils to pray for homicide victims

The last Saturday of every month, a group of sisters from various religious communities gather at the site of a recent homicide to pray for peace and healing.

Women and men religious celebrate jubilees

With this issue, Chicago Catholic salutes the religious men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor hundreds of teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given many years in service of the Lord. Join us in offering them our gratitude.

Catholic Extension hosts Latina sisters for justice exchange

Forty-five women religious from seven Latin American countries gathered around a memorial near the place where Chicago Police Officer Ella French was killed to pray for peace and for all first responders on Sept. 3.

Sister Agnette, 107, to celebrate 90 years of religious life

When you are 107 years old and living at Sacred Heart Convent in Wilmette, you can have ice cream anytime you want it. For Sister of Christian Charity Agnette Bengal, that time is usually following her afternoon nap. Maple walnut or chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce are among her favorites.
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