Men and women religious gather for a Mass on June 22, 2019 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Hyde Park to honor those marking jubilees this year. The religious men and women serve in various ministries around the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Religious poverty, chastity, obedience are signs of hope, pope says The way consecrated women and men live their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience can offer light and hope to a world looking for authentic relationships marked by love and self-giving, Pope Francis said.
Augustinian brother says visual arts ministry is ‘a prayer’ What began as an idea to save his community money on photographers and videographers for ordinations has since blossomed into a larger visual ministry for Augustinian Brother Dominic Smith.
Thank you for your service With this issue, Chicago Catholic salutes and thanks the religious men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor hundreds of teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given anywhere from 25 to 85 years in service of the Lord. Through their ministry, these men and women religious have touched countless lives, bringing Jesus to each person they meet. Join us in offering them our gratitude.