Father Simon Braganza, 53, was born and raised in Raichur, India. He attended St. Mary’s elementary and secondary schools before going to the papal seminary in Pune, India. In India, he served as vice principal at St. Mary’s School, Secunderabad (1992-1995); secretary to the archbishop of Hyderabad (1995); assistant pastor of Holy Family Parish, Trimulgherry (1996-1996); pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (1996-1997); and at St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore (1997-1999). In Chicago, he served as associate pastor at St. Henry (1999-2002); St. Tarcissus (2002-2009) and Queen of All Saints Basilica (2009-present). He was incardinated into the archdiocese in 2012.
Nurses dedicated to improving the health, wellness of priests For advanced practice nurses Mary Kay Gawne and Cathlin Poronsky, a typical day can include everything from health presentations at meetings to unexpected trips to the emergency room. Gawne and Poronsky work out of the Vicar for Priests office, and are tasked with supporting the health of active and retired priests in the archdiocese.
Longest serving and oldest priests look back on their ministry Between them, Father George Kane and Bishop John Gorman have spent nearly 145 years in ordained ministry.
Retired priest scammed out of his life savings Father Robert Banzin, 85, is sharing his cautionary tale of being scammed out of $61,000 — his life savings — in the hope of helping other people avoid being similarly victimized.