In honor of the feast of St. Benedict the Moor, members of Spelman College’s Glee Club debuted original compositions of sacred music on April 14 at St. Benedict the African Parish, 340 W. 66th St. The parish commissioned Kevin Johnson, associate professor of music at Spelman College and director of the glee club, to compose a soulful style of African-American musical arrangements that commemorate the season of Easter. This special performance was part of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s peace-building and violence-prevention efforts.
Bishop Casey, Sisters of St. Joseph remember National Guard during Easter Mass Bishop Robert Casey and the Sisters of St. Joseph at remembered National Guard during Easter Mass on April 4, 2021.
Christ's victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says The Easter liturgies -- with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen -- assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
Teens from Western Springs spreading Easter joy to underserved The spirit of Easter visited St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs a little early when on March 14 teens in the parish youth ministry program assembled Easter baskets to be delivered to children in underserved communities.