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New state laws draw comment from Illinois bishops

In the second week of January, the Illinois legislature passed two major bills that were signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, both of which have implications for Catholic social teaching.

Vicariates mark the passing of Pope Benedict with memorial Masses

Chicago-area Catholics joined the universal church in marking the passing of Pope Benedict XVI with memorial Masses on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 in each of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s six vicariates.

Vacant rectory sees new life as an emergency shelter

The rectory at the St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy church site at 38 N. Austin Blvd. now has a new purpose. Since Jan. 4, it has served as a temporary emergency shelter for men, women and families who need a roof over their heads for a night.

Beloved Fenwick teacher still helping after retirement

You could say that once Roger Finnell walked through the doors of Fenwick High School as a freshman in 1955, he never really left. Sure, he spent four years in college at Loyola University Chicago (class of 1963), but then he was right back at his alma mater.

Students, staff create extra prayer time during school week

Students and staff members at some Catholic schools are finding ways to add extra communal prayer into their schedule with the creation of prayer groups or prayer circles.

Cardinal Cupich, auxiliary bishops remember Pope Benedict at Mass

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI led a life of humility while serving as a scholar, an example of the importance of community life and as someone who had a deep personal relationship with Jesus, Cardinal Cupich said at a Jan. 2 Mass for the repose of the retired pope’s soul.

SPRED makes faith accessible to people with developmental disabilities

When Joe Quane first went to a meeting about becoming a Special Religious Development catechist, he didn’t think it was really for him.

Supporters of tax credit scholarships take their stories to Springfield

For Yuridia Carbajal and her family, the Illinois Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program has been a lifeline.

Archdiocese to take part in national holy hours for life Jan. 19-20

Catholics across the archdiocese are invited join one of the holy hours for life at the St. John Paul II Newman Center, 700 S. Morgan St., at the University of Illinois-Chicago starting at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 and running through 8 a.m. Jan. 20.
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