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‘Dedicated and devoted priest’ dies

Father Ron Lewinski, 71, died unexpectedly on July 19 in the rectory at St. Theresa Parish, Palatine. Ordained in 1972, he was co-director of the archdiocese’s Department of Parish Vitality and Mission.

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)

Annual priests assignments announced

Cardinal Cupich approved the following appointments, which are effective July 1, 2017, unless noted otherwise.

Chalice related to assassination attempt on Paul VI finds home at Mundelein

On Nov. 27, 1970, Pope Paul VI arrived in Manila, Philippines, for his first papal visit outside of Europe. Waiting for him on the crowded tarmac was a knife-wielding Bolivian man who charged after the pontiff as soon as he came near.

Mount Carmel alum writes a ‘fictionalized memoir’ of his days at the school

Larry Norris was a freshman at Mount Carmel High School in 1967-1968. He recalls that history 50 years later in “The Brown and White” (2016, Sporting Chance Press), a “fictionalized memoir.”

Catholic Charities’ campaign asks ‘Who is your neighbor?’

To mark its 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago launched a media awareness campaign centered on the parable of the Good Samaritan that is running advertisements on radio, billboards, CTA buses and L stations, newspapers and social media.

Miracles inherent to any canonization, Chicago native says

Sometimes, it takes a miracle. And sometimes, that’s what you get.

Brothers Mulcrone begin new phases of priestly ministry

Every year near the start of summer, priests across the archdiocese move to different assignments. Pastors retire. Associates become pastors. Priests start sabbaticals.

Part 2: Local Catholics help end contract buying

Fifty years after the Contract Buyers League was formed in Chicago, activists continue to fight against predatory lending, especially in poor neighborhoods and those that are predominantly home to people of color.

Chicago Catholic launches new website

The new Chicago Catholic website launched July 6. It’s designed to make it easier for readers to navigate and find the stories they want to read and the information needed on both desktop and mobile platforms.
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