Immigrants representing more than 35 countries participated in a multicultural Mass celebrating Chicago’s diverse Catholic community in observance of National Migration Week at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Jan. 6. The Mass featured multilingual readings and music in languages, such as English, Spanish, Polish, Swahili, Arabic and Tagalog.
Global ministry helps migrants at Melrose Park parish Helping immigrants is nothing new for the Scalabrinian priests who serve at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Melrose Park. Helping migrants is the main charism of the congregation, which is active in 35 countries on five continents.
10-year-old parishioner donates his toys to migrant children The toy table was a popular destination for dozens of migrant children who came with their families to St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church, 5352 W. Belden Ave., on Sept. 9 for the third monthly giveaway of clothing, toys, food and other necessities.
Religious workers’ visas delayed by immigration backlogs Father Daniel Villalobos has served as associate pastor of St. Michael Parish in Orland Park since he was ordained in 2021. Before that, he studied at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.