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Walking with Moms in Need effort launches in archdiocese

Parishes throughout the archdiocese are being asked to participate in the national Walking with Moms in Need effort created by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Illinois legislature votes to repeal parental notification law

In the days after the Illinois legislature voted to repeal the state’s parental notification law, Catholic advocates pushed back on the idea that not requiring parents to be told when a minor seeks an abortion would make girls safer.

Parishes come together to witness to pro-life message

People driving down Northwest Highway in Palatine the afternoon of Oct. 16 were greeted by hundreds of pro-life supporters who gathered near St. Theresa Parish for the Northwest Families March for Life.

Knights’ Silver Rose pilgrimage makes stop at St. Theresa in Palatine

Parishioners and Knights of Columbus councils across the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed a silver rose with prayers to Mary during the last week of August, part of the Knights of Columbus international annual Silver Rose pilgrimage.

Repeal of parental notification law would harm minors, bishops say

The Catholic bishops of Illinois are urging parishioners to contact their state legislators to oppose the proposed repeal of Illinois’ parental notification law for abortion.

Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’

Health care professionals always must “promote the dignity and life of each person and reject any compromise in the direction of euthanasia, assisted suicide or suppression of life, even in the case of terminal illness,” Pope Francis said. “Life is sacred and belongs to God,” the pope said, “hence it is inviolable, and no one can claim the right to dispose of it freely.”

St. Patrick’s letter-writing effort against state abortion bills spreads across parishes

When Tom DeMint and William Gatti first learned that Cardinal Cupich was urging Catholics to contact their legislators to oppose two bills that would dramatically reduce restrictions on abortions in Illinois, they fully agreed — and thought about what more their parish, St. Patrick in Lake Forest, could do to get the word out.

Cardinal George reflects on Respect Life Month

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the month of October has been so filled with unique events for our archdiocese that the regular rhythm of the church's year of grace, of the liturgy, has been somewhat obscured in my own consciousness, and perhaps this has been the case for others as well. This column plays catch-up.

Boy Scout’s garden offers tranquil place to reflect on life

Parishioners at St. Michael in Orland Park will have a new place to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and reflect on the dignity of human life.

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