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Bishop Wilton Gregory Is New Archbishop of Atlanta
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO ISSUED
Overall financial health still good
Some Parishes and Pastoral Center still facing operating deficits
CHICAGO (December 16, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
RE: Appointment of Bishop Jerome E. Listecki as Bishop of La Crosse, WI.
December 29, 2004
Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Jerome E. Listecki as Bishop of La Crosse, WI. Bishop Listecki, who has served the past four years as an Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and as my Vicar in the northern vicariate of the Archdiocese, is a faithful and faith-filled man whose presence and ministry enriched our lives. I congratulate him but, even more, I congratulate the priests and religious and lay people of the Diocese of La Crosse. In Bishop Listecki, they will find a careful teacher, a zealous pastor, a shepherd after Christ’s own heart.
Bishop Listecki is well respected by the U. S. Bishops, who elected him to the chairmanship of the pastoral practices committee. He is obviously well respected by the Holy Father, who now entrusts him with the spiritual welfare of a diocese. He is respected and loved by all those he served here in the Archdiocese and as chaplain in the armed services of our country. I will personally miss not only his creative ideas and wise counsel but, even more, his warm friendship. He belongs now to La Crosse, but Chicago will always be proud of him.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES CARDINAL’S SCHOOL FUND
CHICAGO (December 13, 2004) The Cardinal’s School Fund has been established by the Archdiocese of Chicago to help archdiocesan schools face the financial challenges that threaten the long-term viability of many of these schools.
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Christmas 2004
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is a great pleasure and joy to wish you a blessed Christmas.
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Homily-Midnight Mass 2004
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Homily of Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., - Christmas Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral
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SPOKANE BISHOP AND CHICAGO'S CARDINAL GEORGE ELECTED TO USCCB LEADERSHIP
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane as their new president and Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., of Chicago as their new vice president. Bishop Skylstad succeeds Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville and Cardinal George succeeds Bishop Skylstad. Each was elected to three-year terms.
During the meeting, which ends Thursday, November 18, t he U.S. Catholic bishops are scheduled to further discuss: approval of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults; possible development of a brief pastoral statement on Church teaching concerning the use of the Bible by Catholics; a possible National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage; consideration of USCCB participation in a new initiative called Christian Churches Together in the USA; a proposal for annual collection of data and reporting in the aggregate of new cases of sexual abuse of minors, resolution of ongoing cases, and associated costs; permission requested by the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse to proceed with plans for a 2005 audit process; creation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the Church in Africa; and several actions related to Spanish language liturgical rituals.
Illinois Senate Votes Down Stem Cell Research
On November 18, the Illinois State Senate voted down the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Act. Read the official statement from the Catholic Conference of Illinois on this matter.
STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Re: Possible closure of schools
November 17, 2004
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Eucharistic Adoration Sites and Schedules in the Archdiocese of Chicago
www.pjp2ea.
www.therealpresence
Homily For The Feast Of CorpusChristi
Knights of Columbus Eucharistic Congress
"The Eucharist: Sacrament of Unity, Sacrament of Charity"
August 4-5, 2004
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CARDINAL GEORGE NAMES BISHOP LISTECKI NEW LIAISON FOR RESTRUCTURED OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AFFAIRS
CHICAGO (November 8, 2004) Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, has named the most Rev. Jerome Listecki, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, to be the Cardinal’s Liaison for Health and Hospital Affairs, replacing Bishop Edwin Conway, who passed away in August.
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FR. GEORGE J. RaSSAS nameD VICAR GENERAL OF the archdiocese of chicago
CHICAGO (November 5, 2004) Rev. George J. Rassas, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Lake Forest, has been appointed Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago, effective November 30. The announcement was made today by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago.
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NOVEMBER 2004
Archdiocese NAMES New Director For Office for European Catholics
CHICAGO (October 6, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE TO AWARD HALF MILLION DOLLARS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES
Recipient Groups Receive Support for Organizing and Economic Development Efforts.
CHICAGO (September 20, 2004)
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Letter from Cardinal
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
During the weekend of Nov. 12-14, Catholics and religious leaders across the nation will observe the ninth annual National Donor Sabbath. This special weekend raises awareness, through religious communities, of the urgent need for organ and tissue donation.
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Elections 2004
Read Cardinal George's Columns on Catholic participation in political life
New! October 10 | PDF (140)
April 25 | PDF (160KB)
Catholic Participation in Political Life
The following is a summary of three columns on civic participation and voting that Cardinal George has written in the Catholic New World over the past several months. The full text of these columns may be found on the Catholic New World website at www.catholicnewworld.com.
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BISHOPS ISSUE STATEMENT ON "CATHOLICS IN POLITICAL LIFE"
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OCTOBER 2004
Fr. William Woestman Honored by Canon Law Society of America
Fr. William Woestman, O.M.I., Associate Vicar for Canonical Services, received the Role of Law Award from the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA), a professional society of 1,800 canon lawyers.
Each year, the CLSA Board of Governors presents this award to a canonist who embodies a pastoral attitude toward the application of the law, is committed to study and research, participates in the development of law, responds to needs with practical assistance, and facilitates dialog and the interchange of ideas both within the CLSA and with other groups.Previous Chicagoans who have received this award include Bishop Raymond Goedert and Fr. John Dolciamore.
Fr. Woestman’s most recent book, the third edition of Sacraments: Initiation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, has just been published.
Martin Luther King’s Niece Speaks Out on Civil Rights, Abortion, King’s Legacy and the African-American Community
Saturday, October 23 at 10 a.m.: UIC Student Union, 828 S. Wolcott St.
TWO ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO SCHOOLS NAMED BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHICAGO (September 17, 2004)
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September 2004
VATICAN REPRESENTATIVE TO SPEAK IN CHICAGO ABOUT SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL DECREE ON ECUMENISM
7 p.m. on Thursday, September 30 – Archbishop Quigley Seminary Auditorium
CHICAGO (September 28, 2004)
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Hospital Chaplain and Pastor, Fr. Edward Fitzgerald, Dies Was Professor and Dean at Archdiocesan Seminaries
CHICAGO (September 27, 2004)
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August 2004
SUSAN BURRITT JOINS ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING FOR THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CHICAGO (August 26, 2004)
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BISHOP RAYMOND E. GOEDERT named TEMPORARY VICAR GENERAL for the archdiocese of chicago
CHICAGO (August 20, 2004)
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COLLEEN DOLAN JOINS ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO AS DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHICAGO (August 19, 2004)
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Interactive Database Added To Archdiocese’s Web Site
Other Improvements Implemented With More Planned
CHICAGO (August 2, 2004)
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JULY 2004
New Assistant Superintendent Appointed for archdiocese of chicago’s Secondary Schools
CHICAGO (July 21, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE PUBLISHES FIRST EDITION OF "A GUIDE TO CATHOLIC CHICAGO" Will Become Annual Publication
CHICAGO (July 6, 2004)
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THIS WEEK FROM THE USCCB
Passage of Federal Marriage Amendment Urged
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Msgr. Fay Urges Support For Federal Marriage Amendment
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USCCB statement re: Marriage and Same Sex Unions
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Cardinal on Gay Marriage
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Re: Protests of those supporting gay marriage
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JUNE
2004
ARCHDIOCESE'S FAMILY MINISTRIES OFFICE IS ONE SPONSOR OF NEW MARRIAGE RESOURCES WEBSITE
CHICAGO (June 15, 2004)
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CATHOLIC CONFERENCE REAFFIRMS POSITION ON EXEMPTION FROM CONTRACEPTIVE MANDATE
SPRINGFIELD (June 2, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TRAVELS TO FRANCE TOMORROW FOR 60 th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings/Battle of Normandy June 3 - 7, 2004
CHICAGO (June 2, 2004)
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NEW CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL MODEL TO SERVE WAUKEGAN/NORTH CHICAGO
CHICAGO (June 4, 2004)
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MAy 2004
FOURTEEN MEN ORDAINED PRIESTS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO (May 18, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDSTATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Re: Response to media reports about current litigation in the Diocese of Belleville
Chicago (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE MEDICALLY UNINSURED
CHICAGO (May 14, 2004)
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" WHEN I WAS SICK YOU CARED FOR ME "
PASTORAL STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
"COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK"
FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Chicago (May 14, 2004 )
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"Ad limina" visit to Rome
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Vice Chancellor and CBS Channel 2 Report From Rome
Channel 2's Pilgrimage of Faith Weblog - a combination of reports from CBS 2's Jay Levine and writings from Vice Chancellor John Treanor of the Archdiocese of Chicago, can be viewed by visiting cbs2chicago.com. Both are overseas in Rome for this pilgrimage.
"Ad limina" visit to Rome involves Catholic bishops from three states CARDINAL GEORGE, AUXILIARY BISHOPS TRAVEL TOMORROW TO ROME
CHICAGO (May 21, 2004)
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Cardinal George's Remarks to the Holy Father
Attached is the text of Cardinal George's May 28 remarks to Pope John Paul II during the ad limina visit of bishops from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Expectant mothers and unborn children to receive blessing from Cardinal
MOTHER'S DAY MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS WILL CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF LIFE
Sunday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2010 E. 79 th St.
CHICAGO (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TO ISSUE STATEMENT ON THE MEDICALLY UNINSURED AT SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL BREAKFAST AND PRESS CONFERENCE
CHICAGO (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL PLANS VISITS TO ROME, NORMANDY
Ad limina visit to Rome involves Catholic bishops from three states in May
Visit for 60 th anniversary of Normandy victory takes place in early June
CHICAGO (April 21, 2004)
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April 2004
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO TO HOST POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION FORUM IN MORTON GROVE ON THURSDAY, MAY 6
CHICAGO (April 20, 2004)
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THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 30 :
AMATE HOUSE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY HONORING YOUNG ADULTS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, FAITH AND COMMUNITY
CHICAGO (April 26, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE WILL CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK LITURGIES; PRESIDE AT HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES
CHICAGO (April 2, 2004)
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ALICIA JUAREZ NAMED NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
FOR THE OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
CHICAGO (April 1, 2004)
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National Donate Life Month in April 2004
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My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This April marks the nation’s second annual observance of National Donate Life Month. This is a time to remember those heroes who gave life through organ and tissue donation. It is also a time to remember those who have received the gift of life.
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NEW MODEL OF CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDUCATION
FOR SOUTHEAST SUBURBS SET TO LAUNCH IN AUGUST
East-west campus model to help meet changing needs of area families
CHICAGO (March 22, 2004)
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STATEMENT FROM SR. ANITA BAIRD
OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Re: Reports of racist slurs by members of Chicago Fire Department
CHICAGO (March 18, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE LAUNCHES ANNUAL APPEAL TO HELP
SUPPORT MINISTRIES
CHICAGO (March 18, 2004)
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His Eminence, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco
Varela
Archbishop of Madrid
Bailen 8
28071 Madrid
SPAIN
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004)
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Catholic Dioceses Ask State Lawmakers to: Support Driver's Licenses
for Undocumented; Address Rising Medical Malpractice Premiums
CHICAGO (March 23, 2004)
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Support House Bill 4003
- Allows Certain Undocumented Persons to Receive an Illinois Drivers'
License
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Statement Regarding Taking
Action Concerning Medical Malpractice Premiums - March 23, 2004
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Friday Abstinence Suspended This Friday
For The Feast of St. Joseph
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February 2004
ROMAN CATHOLIC
SEASON OF LENT BEGINS TODAY
CHICAGO (February 25, 2004)
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Cardinal's letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
CHICAGO ( February 15, 2004)
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FR. THOMAS FRANZMAN NAMED
DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION, CATECHESIS AND WORSHIP
CHICAGO (February 5, 2004)
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January 2004
ARCHDIOCESE ANNOUNCES ANTI-RACISM STRATEGIC PLAN
Goals to Recognize and Eliminate Institutional Racism
Plan Part of “Racial Justice Week” Initiatives January
18-25
CHICAGO (January 23, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
RE: Fr. John Calicott and Holy Angels Parish and School
CHICAGO (January 23, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE
RELEASES RESULTS OF CHICAGO’S COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL
AUDIT OF CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE
Nationwide Audit Results Reported By the USCCB’s Office
of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board
During Washington, D.C. Press Conference
(CHICAGO) January 6, 2004
Officials of the Archdiocese of Chicago today released results
of its Compliance Audit Report, compiled by the Office of Child
and Youth Protection of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
following a review conducted in the Archdiocese during the last
week of July 2003.
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ARCHDIOCESE
OF CHICAGO TO RELEASE RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT ON CLERICAL
SEXUAL ABUSE
NEWS CONFERENCE TO COINCIDE WITH WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS CONFERENCE
REPORTING ON NATIONAL RESULTS
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CARDINAL'S LETTER
FOR JAN. 3-4
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
You have heard and read much over the last two years
about the Church’s response to the tragedy of child sexual
abuse by Catholic clergy. Now, two comprehensive national reports
concerning this tragedy will finally be issued by the U.S. Catholic
Conference of Bishops’ Office of Child and Youth Protection
and the National Review Board in Washington, D.C. I know the
information contributed by the Archdiocese of Chicago to each
report, but I do not have and have not seen the final comprehensive
reports. I am looking forward to the information and perspective
these reports are expected to provide.
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STATEMENT OF ARCHDIOCESAN CHANCELLOR JIMMY M. LAGO
RE: Landmarking of St. Gelasius Church by Chicago City Council
(CHICAGO) January 14, 2004
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Parishes to Hold Masses
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SUNDAY,
JANUARY 18 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 IS RACIAL JUSTICE WEEK IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO, CULMINATING IN “DWELL
IN MY LOVE SUNDAY” ON THE 25TH. PARISHES AND SCHOOLS IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE WILL RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS OF ISSUES OF RACIAL AND
ETHNIC INJUSTICES.
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LOCAL TEENS JOIN "MARCH FOR LIFE" IN WASHINGTON: JANUARY
20-24
The Archdiocese of Chicago's Respect Life and Youth Ministry
Offices are co-sponsoring a four-day pilgrimage for teens from January
20-24 to participate in the annual "March for Life" in Washington,
D.C. Motorcoaches will transport the young people to Washington.
- Tuesday, January 20: 7 p.m., Young people gather at Queen of
All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash, Chicago, for Mass and
send-off.
- Wednesday, January 21: Morning arrival in Washington, D.C.
Drop off luggage at Hyatt Regency-Crystal City. Afternoon sight
seeing. Gather at 3 p.m. for hotel check-in. Bus departs for Catholic
University and John Paul II Cultural Institute. 8 p.m., Mass for
Life at Catholic University.
- Thursday, January 22: 10 a.m., Mass for Illinois participants
with Cardinal George and Illinois Bishops at St. Aloysius Church.
Noon, March for Life rally. 1:30-3 p.m., March for Life procession
from Washington Monument to the Capitol. Afternoon, visit with
senators and representatives. Evening, tour/Reconciliation service
at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
- Friday, January 23: 7 p.m. Depart Washington.
- Saturday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m., Arrival at Queen of All Saints.
Ecumenical Prayer Service Highlights The Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity
How
Can the Church Recover its Moral Voice?
A presentation with Fr. Louis Cameli and Cardinal
George
This presentation will take place from 3-5 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Cardinal Bernardin Early
Childhood Learning Center,
1651 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago.
Although the misconduct scandals of the last two years lend
a special urgency to the question of the Church's moral voice,
other issues, such as respect for life, cloning, marriage,
justice, and peace, are also ongoing in today's society.
Fr. Louis Cameli, director of ongoing formation for priests,
will talk about the church's responsibility and mission in
light of these issues. Cardinal George will offer a response
to the presentation, with time for questions and comments
from the audience.
This presentation is geared toward priests, deacons, professional
lay ministers, parish leadership, and other interested Catholics.
All are welcome!
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ARCHDIOCESAN MASS FOR LIFE- Saturday 01/17
at 7 p.m.
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., will be the principal celebrant at
the Second Annual Archdiocesan Mass for Life at St. Mary of the Angels
Church, 1850 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago. The Mass precedes prayer
services and vigils scheduled in parishes throughout the archdiocese
the week of January 20-24 marking the 31st anniversary of Roe v Wade,
observed on January 22th.
Dear Father,
Each year, the annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
is held in parishes across the country. The proceeds from this collection
go to support the work of pastoral projects in Latin America and
the Caribbean. For the first time, the Archdiocese of Chicago will
be participating in this work of solidarity the weekend of January
17-18, 2004.
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