On Sept. 11, 2018, St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park hosted one of the novena Masses sponsored by Mundelein Seminary for the Healing of Our Church. The novena was held from Sept. 7 through Sept. 15 to unite Catholics in prayer for healing, justice and hope in light of the ongoing crisis within the Catholic Church. Cardinal Cupich celebrated the closing novena Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept. 15.
Papal commission to submit first safeguarding report, launches study group The pope’s commission for advancing the Catholic Church’s efforts to prevent the abuse of vulnerable persons is due to submit its first annual report on the state of safeguarding in the church.
Father John Clemens reinstated to ministry On June 20, Cardinal Cupich sent letters to Our Lady of Hope Mission and Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish informing them of the reinstatement of Father John Clemens.
Masses held to pray for those harmed by clergy sexual abuse Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered at three Masses to pray for healing for those harmed by clergy sex abuse of minors.