Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather for their triennial convocation from June 17 to 20. This gathering is an important and necessary time of spiritual renewal for the priests, so that they can better serve the people of God. The priests have been asked to clear their schedules, so that they can fully participate in this experience. Consequently, during those four days, there might not be weekday Masses celebrated in some parishes. However, there will be prayer services to be determined by each parish. In cases of emergency, parishioners can contact parish staff who will make whatever referral is appropriate. The people of the archdiocese can support their priests in several ways. Their patient understanding of scheduling changes is very important. Even more important is the prayerful support they extend to priests who have prayed for them and with them. As the priests gather for their convocation know that they bring you and your families in their hearts to this important time of prayer and reflection.
Providing parents of seminarians support on the journey When Martha Mehringer’s son Michael told her and her husband that he wanted to enter the seminary and discern priesthood, she was worried. She also felt alone because she and her husband didn’t know anyone who had become a priest and didn’t know about the process or what her son’s life would be like as a priest.
Meet the Archdiocese of Chicago’s newest priests The Archdiocese of Chicago welcomed four new priests on May 18. Most are from Chicago, and one is from Pennsylvania. The men, who will take up their new assignments July 1, have walked varied paths toward ordination. Learn about them here, and join Chicago Catholic in congratulating them.