Cardinal Cupich joined Metropolitan Nathanael, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Midwest, on Dec. 20, 2023, to bless the new home of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, formerly St. Maria Goretti Church in Schiller Park. St. Maria Goretti Church closed as part of the Renew My Church Process and the parish combined with St. Beatrice to form Holy Virgin Martyrs. Holy Trinity previously went through bankruptcy proceedings, and has been looking for a new home since 2020. Father Robert Schultz of Holy Virgin Martyrs also attended the blessing. “During this Advent season of hope, I am filled with joy to know that this parish, which was dear to many Catholics over several decades, will continue to be a place where Christ is encountered and the Gospel is proclaimed. May the unique gifts found in this community of faith assist in bringing Christians closer together in the unity that Christ desires for all of his disciples,” said Cardinal Cupich during the service. “I continue to be deeply moved by the faith, hope, and love of the people of Holy Trinity over the last five years. I see this day as a sure sign that Christ, whose love for us endures forever, never abandons us — even in the hardest of times. I am also humbled and deeply indebted to Cardinal Blase Cupich and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Without such examples of Christian solidarity and friendship, this day would not have arrived,” said Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. The Greek Metropolis of Chicago will collaborate with the Archdiocese of Chicago to establish a shrine to honor the legacy of St. Maria Goretti.
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