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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.

St. Sabina kicks off annual peace walks in wake of shootings

Members of St. Sabina Parish kicked off their Summer of Peace March and Rally to end to violence in their community on June 13, 2025. The rally and march took place a week after seven people were shot during a post-prom party in front of St. Sabina Church, 1210 West 78th Place, in Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Memorial Day Mass a tradition for many in Glenwood

Augustinian Bishop Daniel Turley celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Assumption Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum in Glenwood on May 26, 2025. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries hosted its annual field Masses at 21 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties. Guests prayed for peace and honored those who have served this country and remembered the fallen. Active members of the military and veterans received a special blessing during the liturgies followed by the playing of Taps. Bishop Turley, a member of the Midwest Augustinian Province, blessed the graves of fellow Augustinian Pope Leo XIV in a private ceremony following the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Two men ordained priests for archdiocese

Bishop Lawrence Sullivan, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Chicago, ordained two priests for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 17, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Father Cristian Garcia, 33, from Chicago, is now serving at St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Rolling Meadows and Mount Prospect. Father Kevin Menard, 37, from Arlington Heights, is serving at St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago. Men become priests through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, a celebration rich in symbolism and tradition. By ordination, priests receive a wide variety of responsibilities, particularly celebrating the Mass and granting forgiveness of sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests also preach the Gospel, and celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick. Diocesan priests make promises of life-long celibacy, prayer for the People of God, and obedience to their bishop at their ordination. It is also expected that priests will lead a life of simplicity consistent with the people they serve. (Karen Callaway and Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)

Principal 'slimed' after students exceed fundraising goal

Students poured “slime” over the head of Principal Nilma Osiecki at Pope Francis Global Academy, 6143 W. Irving Park Road, on May 21, 2025. The sliming was a reward for the school community exceeding its target goal of $17,000 in this year’s annual fundraiser. Pope Francis Global Academy is the first and only school in Illinois named after Pope Francis. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

St. Julie Billiart Parish uses art to engage students with their faith

Young people work on “stained glass” images representing mysteries of the rosary during a sacred art class at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park on April 26, 2025. The class began in February to teach the faith through art. Students created a project for the parish's passion play, will have their stained glass displayed in the parish hall and will complete a personal project that will be unveiled during a gathering in July. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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