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.

Monthly Announcements

Annual Catholic Appeal Monthly Announcement

2012 Annual Catholic Appeal

For inclusion in bulletins the first weekend of the month
May through December
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Mercy Home Mentoring Program

A friend can make all the difference…Be that friend, consider mentoring.

The Friends First Program of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls is a one-on-one mentoring program for youth ages 9-17 in the Chicago area. Our purpose is to engage youth in fun, meaningful activities that promote healthy personal and social development.

To learn more about becoming a mentor, call the Friends First Program at 312-738-9560 or visit www.mercyhome.org/mentor.

Stewardship and Development

March to June

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Golden Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, September 23

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Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform

Bulletin Announcement

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Attend the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland!

The official Chicago Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress is scheduled for June 6-19, 2012.  Fr. Jim O'Brien has been appointed by Cardinal George to lead the Chicago delegation.  He has planned an itinerary that will take full advantage of the IEC program as well as giving participants a variety of wonderful sightseeing opportunities.  Tour participants will visit the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare and the Shrine at Knock in County Mayo before arriving in Dublin for the IEC opening ceremonies on June 10.  The tour includes admission to each day of the Conference, including the closing ceremonies at Croke Park on June 17.  There will also be sightseeing activities during the week, including a day trip to Belfast in Northern Ireland.  For details about this exciting program, please contact our pilgrimage provider, Trans World Travel, at 847-432-2400. 

Most Rev. Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, with the Pope John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Association also will host a pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, June 7–18, 2012, through RM TOURS, 708-754-2600.

Information about both pilgrimages may be found on the Archdiocese of Chicago website, www.archchicago.org.

Family Ministries

Dated and Non-Dated
For Your Marriage
Marriage Moments

Newly Married Workshop:
May 15, 2012 – Cardinal Meyer Center, Chicago, IL

If you were married in the past six months, don't forget to participate in your Newly Married Workshop.  More...

Natural Family Planning Class:
June 5, 2012 – MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL

Are you interested in a method of family planning that is highly effective? Easy to learn and use?  More...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Male and Female He Made Them:
June 9, 2012 – Cardinal Quigley Center, Chicago, IL

Find out about the consequences of chemical contraceptives no one has told us about. More...

Discovery Program:
July 21, 2012 – Cardinal Stritch Retreat Center, Mundelein, IL

Draw closer to one another with Discovery marriage preparation program.  More...

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass:
September 23, 2012 – Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL

Couples married in 1962 interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish to register.   More...

Adult Confirmation

Are you an adult who has not celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation? Adult Confirmations will be held during the spring months throughout the. Archdiocese. Preparation groups are forming now. To register or for information please telephone (312) 534-8047 or go to www.catechesis-chicago.org.