The Midwest Augustinians host the closing night of the annual St. Rita novena at the St. Rita Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., on May 22, 2021, with the Mass of the roses in honor of the Feast Day of St. Rita of Cascia. The novena was held virtually except for two Masses on the final day.
Local Augustinians reflect on their ‘brother Bob’ becoming pope Perhaps those who celebrated most the news of Cardinal Robert Prevost being elected Pope Leo XIV were his Augustinian brothers in Chicago, many of whom have known him for over 40 years.
Pope’s Augustinian ties on display in early days Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian roots have been on display since he was elected pontiff on May 8.
St. Rita of Cascia shrine hosts 12-hour Festival of Peace When staff at the Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, 7740 S. Western Ave., began planning its Festival of Peace last fall, they never dreamt the world would be in such turmoil when they held their event March 25.