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Father Tolton may soon be declared ‘venerable’ by pope

The canonization cause for Servant of God Augustus Tolton is just one step away from going to Pope Francis where the priest to be declared “venerable.” The remaining steps in the process to canonization are to be declared “blessed” and “saint.”

Miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has local ties

When the Vatican announced on Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.

CCHD grants help the poor change their lives

When the Catholic Campaign for Human Development gave nearly a half-million dollars in grants to 24 community-based organizations this year, it was aiming not to provide charity to the poor — although that is good and necessary — but to strike at the very roots of poverty, helping people in need change their worlds and make them better.

Director of operations position emerges through Renew My Church

When lightning struck the bell tower at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka in the early hours of Aug. 25, 2018, it did more than send chunks of concrete crashing to the ground.

Leo students share original stories of faith

On Jan. 29, the day before the polar vortex hit the Chicago area, about 20 second-graders sat quietly on the floor of a classroom at the Academy of St. Benedict the African, 6020 S. Laflin St., and listened as six sophomores from Leo High School read them books about faith that they wrote themselves.

World Youth Day in Panama: ‘It was amazing,’ participants say

When hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered in Panama City, Panama, on Jan. 27, 45 young people from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Chicago’s southeast side were among them.

Father George McKenna, oldest priest, dies at 99

Father George McKenna, 99, was remembered for his love, generosity of spirit and brevity of speech at a funeral Mass that drew hundreds of mourners and more than a dozen priests to St. Barnabas Church Feb. 1.

Illinois bishops advise against legalization of marijuana

Illinois’ six Catholic bishops issued a statement Feb. 4 urging state lawmakers to vote “no” on upcoming legislation to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

New parish structures formed through Renew My Church

Eighteen new parishes are being formed in the Archdiocese of Chicago as part of the Renew My Church process. In many cases, newly united parishes will retain more than one church as active worship sites. Unless otherwise noted, where parishes are joining, both churches will remain open as worship sites. All new parishes will be created effective July 1.

Archdiocese announces closing of St. Joseph Seminary

Seven years after dedicating the new St. Joseph College Seminary on the campus of Loyola University Chicago, the archdiocese has announced that it will close at the end of the 2019 academic year.
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