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Group launches fast for children in detention centers

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Immigration Ministry, along with ecumenical and interreligious guests, hosted “They’re All Our Children,” prayer vigil on Oct. 16, 2019 at the Healing Garden, Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road. The group announced a 40-day call for praying, fasting and action for immigrant children and their families. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich blesses NCYC pilgrims

Cardinal Cupich celebrated Mass Sept. 21 at Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills, and blessed teenagers who plan to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 21-23 in Indianapolis. NCYC is open to high school-age students.

Parishes attend Renew My Church Vision Day

Members of 35 newly formed gathered at St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles for Vision Day as part of Renew My Church workshop on Sept. 6, 2019. Cardinal Cupich joined the auxiliary bishops for a prayer service in the afternoon where parishioners renewed their baptismal promises and prayed with their bishops. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Priests embrace animals in spirit of St. Francis of Assisi

Many priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago find that pets help them connect to God's creation.

Domestic violence survivors recognized at fourth-annual Mass

The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the fourth-annual Mass for victims of domestic violence on Oct. 5, 2019 at Holy Name Cathedral, Among the 198 Catholic dioceses in the United States, the Archdiocese of Chicago has the most developed domestic violence outreach program. The ACDVO office has preached on domestic violence at Masses in 150 parishes throughout the Chicago area from 2008 to the present. ACDVO has developed local ministries serving victims of domestic violence in more than 90 parishes. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Hillside cemetery hosts replica of Vietnam Memorial, veterans

Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside hosted an opening ceremony Sept. 26, 2019 to welcome veterans and the public who would visit the Vietnam “Moving Wall” and “Through the Eyes” traveling exhibit that was on display from Sept. 26-30 at the cemetery. The “Moving Wall” is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago organized the visit. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help celebrates centennial

Cardinal Cupich celebrated a special Mass in honor of the centennial of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenview on Sept. 14, 2019. The theme for their celebration was "100 Years of Grace" which parishioners plan to honor by initiating a year of practical and spiritual acts of service to the community.

Catholics welcome icon of Mary as ‘we would all like to be welcomed’

On a cloudy Thursday morning, more than a hundred people gathered near the northwest corner of Humboldt Park to welcome the statue of the Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos to Chicago.

More than 400 couples attend Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

More than 400 couples participated in a special Mass for couples celebrating 50 years of marriage at St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles on Sept. 8, 2019.

St. Mother Teresa parishioners come together to celebrate their patron’s life

Parishioners at the new St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish came together on Sept. 5, 2019, St. Teresa’s feast day, to thank her for her example and to ask her continued intercession as they work to unite the former St. Therese Chinese Catholic Parish in Chinatown and St. Barbara Parish in Bridgeport.
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