In a letter to the St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish community on June 14, Cardinal Cupich announced that he was reinstating Father Dan McCarthy to his position of pastor emeritius after the archdiocese’s Independent Review Board concluded there was insufficient reason to suspect he was guilty of allegations of child sexual abuse. The archdiocese received allegations of abuse against McCarthy in 2020. “This coming weekend, as we celebrate Father’s Day and honor all of those who have been fathers to us, I know that Father McCarthy will have a special place in your prayers and fond thoughts as you thank God for many gifts,” the cardinal wrote in the letter. “The Gospel next Sunday challenges us to not panic in the midst of storms, but to trust that Christ abides with us. Let us keep that in mind as we look back on how this past year has been a time of great trial for us all, and yet a time to deepen our faith in the Lord.”
Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestones Every year, Chicago Catholic honors the archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as pastor, administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have served mostly as parish priests, and some have also served as teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.
Parish offers refuge to priest exiled from Nicaragua Father Erick Díaz, a priest whose citizenship was revoked by the Nicaraguan government for preaching the Gospel and defending human rights, is now living and ministering at St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood.
Message from archdiocese about weekday Masses June 27-30 Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather for their triennial convocation from June 27 through June 30. This gathering is an important and necessary time of spiritual renewal for the priests, so that they can better serve the people of God.