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Catholic Cemeteries hosts military service for newly identified person

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a full honors military graveside service on July 1, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W. 111th St., for Reba Bailey, a recently identified person who served in the Army in 1961. Bailey died in 2015 and was buried as an indigent at the cemetery. Cook County Sheriffs recently identified Bailey through military records as part of a missing persons cold case. The service included the playing of “Taps,” a gun salute and presentation of the flag to Bailey's nephew. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Students plant thousands of flags to remember the fallen

Students at Notre Dame College Prep planted more than 3,000 American flags in honor of those who gave their lives in service to our country on June 14, 2025. Math teacher John Bachta started the cherished tradition in 2008. The flags stayed on display through the Fourth of July holiday. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Misericordia’s Sister Rosemary Connelly laid to rest June 24

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant as family, friends and residents filled Holy Name Cathedral for the funeral of Mercy Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime president of Misericordia Heart of Mercy and champion of people with developmental disabilities on June 24, 2025. Sister Rosemary died on June 19. She was 94. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Mothers at the forefront of efforts to end gun violence

Mothers groups are at the forefront of efforts to end gun violence in the Archdiocese of Chicago. We recently spoke to Purpose Over Pain, Padres Angeles and Precious Blood Ministries about their efforts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Native Americans gather for annual powwow at St. Kateri Center

The St. Kateri Center, which ministers from St. Benedict Parish on Irving Park Road, held its annual powwow for members of the Native American community on June 21, 2025. The St. Kateri Center serves Native American Catholics through faith formation and traditional prayers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archdiocese ordains 15 permanent deacons

Fifteen permanent and two transitional deacons were ordained May 10, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Bishop Lawence Sullivan, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, was the main celebrant at the ordination and offered the homily. The newly ordained deacons will assist the bishop and his priests in ministries of the Word, Liturgy and Charity. These include proclaiming the Gospel, leading intercessions, preaching, preparing the altar, celebrating baptisms, leading the faithful in prayer, distributing holy communion, witnessing marriages, and conducting wake and funeral services. Deacons also identify the needs of the poor and underserved, and shepherd the Church's resources to meet them. (Karen Callaway and Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)

Mercy Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime leader of Misericordia, dies

Mercy Sister Rosemary Connelly in a 2022 file photo provided by Misericordia Heart of Mercy. Sister Rosemary, the longtime champion on people with disabilities and a revolutionary in their care, died on June 21, 2025, at 94. Photo by Heidi Ziegler

Archdiocese lays to rest Auxiliary Bishop John Gorman, 99

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for a funeral Mass of Auxiliary Bishop John Gorman at Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park on June 10, 2025. Bishop Gorman was former vicar general and auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He passed away June 2, 2025. He was 99 years old. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

St. Anthony Parish celebrates patron, jubilee year

Father Mark Krylowicz, pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 11533 S. Prairie Ave., was the main celebrant for a Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony on June 8, 2025. Parishioners hosted a novena at their homes in the days leading up to the feast day that culminated with a procession, bilingual Mass and festival. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Thousands of Catholics celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosts a historic, citywide celebration on June 14, 2025, honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field, home ballpark of the Chicago White Sox. Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for the Mass. A program before the Mass featured performances from Leo High School's choir and an appearance of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy students who were part of a mock conclave that went viral on social media. Pope Leo addressed participants, and young people in particular, during a recorded video message.
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