The Archdiocese of Chicago was to welcome 14 new priests on May 16. They hail from Cuba, Kenya, Mexico, Michigan, Poland, West Virginia and the archdiocese itself, and they range in age from 26 to 47. The men, who will take up their new assignments July 1, have walked varied paths toward ordination. Learn about them here, and join the Catholic New World in congratulating them.
Women, men religious lead demonstration in support for immigrants About 40 people, mostly religious sisters and brothers, stood at a busy Brighton Park intersection on March 1 to demonstrate their solidarity with immigrants, refugees and migrants.
Cardinal Cupich ordains five new auxiliary bishops Cardinal Cupich ordained Bishops Timothy J. O'Malley, Lawrence J. Sullivan, José María Garcia-Maldonado, Robert M. Fedek and John S. Siemianowski in front of a standing-room-only congregation at Holy Name Cathedral Feb. 26.
Women, men religious advocating for immigration reform For more than 15 years, women and men religious in the Archdiocese of Chicago have been coming together to advocate for immigration reform as well as educate Catholics and offer public witness about the need for such reform.