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Archdiocese hosts national immigrant ministry training

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted Instituto Pastoral Migratoria July 11-15, 2018 at the Catholic Theological Union, 5416 S. Cornell Ave. Staff and members of the archdiocese’s Pastoral Migratoria (Hispanic Immigrant-to-Immigrant Ministry) trained diocesan, pastoral and lay leaders from across the United States on how to start this immigrant-led ministry for service, justice and accompaniment in parish communities to serve the needs of immigrants. Delegates from 11 dioceses participated. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

'We Believe' benefit concert

“We Believe,” a bilingual benefit concert held June 2, 2018, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Melrose Park, benefited a scholarship fund to send Hispanic young adults to leadership courses. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago

Chicagoland Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago By Michelle Martin | Staff Writer July 3, 2018 Pope Francis appointed Father Mark Bartosic, Father Robert Casey and Father Ronald Hicks as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Chicago on July 3. At the same time, he accepted the resignations of auxiliary bishops George Rassas and Francis Kane, both of whom are past age 75.

Local ministries see benefits of Special Olympics

Residents and clients of Chicago ministries have participated in Special Olympics since the first games were held 50 years ago at Soldier Field. They will join thousands of others in celebrating the games’ 50th anniversary with events around Chicago July 17-21, 2018.

St. Mary of the Angels celebrates feast of St. Josemaria Escriva

Parishioners celebrate the feast day of Opus Dei founder St. Josemaria Escriva at a June 26, 2018, Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Parish. Priests of Opus Dei staff the parish.

Peaceful protest shuts down northbound Dan Ryan

More than 1,000 people joined St. Sabina pastor Father Michael Pfleger on July 7, 2018 in a peaceful protest that shutdown four northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway for two hours. They were protesting inaction against gun violence and called for better educational opportunities for youth and more jobs for young people. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

‘X Factor Priest’ kicks off Theology on Tap

Around 800 young adults turned out for the kickoff of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Theology on Tap June 25, 2018, at The Fremont, 15 W. Illinois St., which featured Australian Father Rob Galea, known as “The X Factor priest,” and Father Tom Rosica, CEO of Canada’s Salt and Light TV. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Clergy, religious pray for separated families

About 100 people gathered to join clergy, religious men and women and laity at St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming Ave., to pray and stand in solidarity for immigrant children separated from their parents on June 23, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cielo Abierto

Cielo Abierto (Open Sky), is a Latin-American based initiative that uses sacred music and powerful preaching to evangelize. Musicians from around the world assembled to assist people experience God through music and worship of the Blessed Sacrament. Bishop Alberto Rojas was present for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the evening June 16, 2018. This marks the first year the Archdiocese of Chicago has organized this type of event.

Youth group members consecrate themselves to Mary

Twenty-one members of the youth group Iskali consecrated their lives at an April 28 Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop John Manz at Misión San Juan Diego in Arlington Heights.
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