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Archdiocese announces decree dispensing Catholics from Easter obligations

The attached decree was issued by Cardinal Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, to dispense Catholics from Easter obligations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Archdiocese of Chicago priest Father Michael McGovern named bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois

Pope Francis announced April 3 that he has named Father Michael G. McGovern, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, Illinois. Pope Francis also announced that he had accepted the resignation of Bishop Edward K. Braxton, who was installed as the Bishop of Belleville in 2005.

BVM Sister donates blood during COVID-19 as part of 68-year tradition

For BVM Sister Marie Greaney, 87, giving blood isn’t a new thing.

Staff producing archdiocese’s online Masses say it's an important ministry during COVID-19

When public Masses were suspended starting March 14, the Archdiocese of Chicago’s radio and television team found their workload increasing.

Keeping the homeless sheltered and safe during COVID-19 spread

Every night of the year, Franciscan Outreach serves 382 men and women at three shelters throughout Chicago. The homeless are one of the most vulnerable populations during the COCID-19 pandemic and trying to keep them healthy and protected has called for new ways to serve them, according to Richard Ducatenzeiler, the non-profit’s executive director.

Catholic schools turn to virtual learning during COVID-19 crisis

More than 76,000 students in Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools are doing “school at home,” as the Office of Catholic Schools shuttered school buildings starting March 16 to help stem the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Archdiocese launches site for parish donations, emergency fund

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial disruptions not only to households and businesses, but also to local parishes, who have suspended public Masses at which they can take up offertory collections.

Cardinal Cupich asks parishes to ring bells five times a day as a common call to prayer

Cardinal Cupichis asking Catholic parishes to ring their church bells five times a day, as a means of calling all to unite in prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The prayer times will begin at 9 a.m. on March 21, and continue every three hours each day, with the last bells rung at 9 p.m. Each of the five prayer times will be dedicated to a specific group particularly affected by the pandemic.

Archdiocese offers Masses online during difficult time

During this difficult time, it is particularly important that the faithful have access to the grace and comfort of Holy Mass. While we observe restrictions on our in-person attendance at liturgies, I invite you to watch and participate in the celebration of Sunday, Saturday evening and daily Masses using the internet.

Archdiocese implements measures to help curb coronavirus spread

To stem the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, Cardinal Cupich announced March 13 that the Archdiocese of Chicago it would suspend all public liturgies effective with the regularly scheduled vigil Masses that had been planned for March 14.
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