Statement of Purpose

The Parish Bulletin News section of the Archdiocesan website is provided for the convenience of bulletin editors so they can communicate information, primarily from the agencies and departments of the Archdiocese, to their parishioners through weekly parish print and electronic bulletins and newsletters.

Current Announcements

Federal Contraception / Sterilization Mandate

For Bulletins THIS WEEKEND - February 11-12

Cardinal George asks that his letter on the new Health and Human Services mandate be printed in parish bulletins the weekend of February 12. If possible, he would like the letter read at the end of Mass, and at other parish gatherings where possible and appropriate.

Letter from Cardinal George: English | Polish | Spanish

Talking Points

Gratitude Towards Parishoners

Retirement Fund For Religious

Letter of Gratitude

Parish Leadership Day

February 18

Minister more effectively

Parish leaders can hone their skills and be inspired to become more effective in their respective ministries at Parish Leadership Day 2012 Feb. 18 at Wilmette’s Loyola Academy. Attendees can choose from among more than 100 workshops, have lunch with Cardinal Francis George, and mingle and pray with parish leaders from throughout the greater metropolitan area.

To browse through the workshop offerings, visit online at www.archchicago.org/departments/councils then click on Parish Leadership Day.

Don’t wait to register! Discounted rates are available for pre-registered groups. Contact the rectory to register your parish group and to carpool.

Date Night Challenge

Feburary 6 to March 11

Revitalize your marriage! Go on a date!

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Celebrate World Marriage Day

Feburary 12

Celebrate your marriage!

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Multimedia Youth Arts Contest

Now through March 15

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is sponsoring an art contest for students in grades 7-12. The challenge is to create art about the Catholic response to poverty. Complete contest details, including information on poverty, are available on the CCHD website at http://www.archchicago.org/cchd/

Mother-Daughter Tea

April 29

Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea!

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