Chicagoland Miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has local ties When the Vatican announced on Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.
Vatican Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has realistic key goals All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.
U.S. Cardinal Cupich, Bishop Bambera welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates "is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace," said the Catholic chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Chicagoland Leo students share original stories of faith On Jan. 29, the day before the polar vortex hit the Chicago area, about 20 second-graders sat quietly on the floor of a classroom at the Academy of St. Benedict the African, 6020 S. Laflin St., and listened as six sophomores from Leo High School read them books about faith that they wrote themselves.
Chicagoland Illinois bishops advise against legalization of marijuana Illinois’ six Catholic bishops issued a statement Feb. 4 urging state lawmakers to vote “no” on upcoming legislation to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Chicagoland Director of operations position emerges through Renew My Church When lightning struck the bell tower at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka in the early hours of Aug. 25, 2018, it did more than send chunks of concrete crashing to the ground.
Vatican Respect, dialogue key for peace between Christians, Muslims, pope says Pope Francis said his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, while brief, was a new page in relations between Christians and Muslims at a time when conflict and violence threaten the goal of lasting peace.
International International study suggests religious people are happier Charles Schulz, in his "Peanuts" comic strip, coined the adage, "Happiness is a warm puppy." However, the results of a wide-ranging study that surveyed the attitudes of people in as many as 35 countries suggest that happiness is tied to being religiously active.
Vatican Bishops must realize seriousness of abuse crisis, pope says The primary goal of the Vatican's February summit on clerical sexual abuse and child protection is to help bishops understand the urgency of the crisis, Pope Francis said.
International Bishops address abuse scandal with U.S. pilgrims at World Youth Day As Pope Francis was arriving in Panama Jan. 23, bishops from the United States wasted no time addressing the sex abuse scandal back home during a popular event aimed at American and other English-speaking World Youth Day pilgrims.
Chicagoland New parish structures formed through Renew My Church Eighteen new parishes are being formed in the Archdiocese of Chicago as part of the Renew My Church process. In many cases, newly united parishes will retain more than one church as active worship sites. Unless otherwise noted, where parishes are joining, both churches will remain open as worship sites. All new parishes will be created effective July 1.