News Releases - 2012
News Releases
PARISH LEADERSHIP DAY 2012
Blending Faith, Knowledge and Skills to Transform Parishes Since 1984
Saturday, February 18, at Loyola Academy in Wilmette
Chicago, IL (January 24, 2012) – A Conversation with Cardinal George will be one of the major highlights at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Parish Leadership Day on Saturday, February 18, at Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Avenue in Wilmette.
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ARCHDIOCESE REPORTS CITY SCHOOLS GROWING,
SUBURBAN SCHOOLS STABILIZING
Chicago, IL (January 13, 2012) – Catholic elementary school enrollment in the City of Chicago is growing for the second consecutive year, according to recent results of an annual Office of Catholic Schools survey.
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ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN ECUMENICAL PRAYER
SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR CELEBRATION OF THE ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
January 18 to 25, 2012
Chicago, IL (January 12, 2012) – Archdiocesan parishes, working in cooperation with the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, will join with other Christian denominations in ecumenical celebrations during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity beginning Wednesday, January 18.
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ANNUAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST DATE SET FOR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 8 A.M.
CHICAGO, IL (January 5, 2012) - Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago will administer the annual placement tests for eighth grade students on Saturday, January 12, at 8 a.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, OMI
ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO
REGARDING CLERGY APPOINTMENTS
February 7, 2012
After consulting with Rev. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor of St. Sabina Parish, the Cardinal is announcing the following clergy assignments.
Beginning July 1, 2012, Fr. Pfleger and Rev. Thulani D. Magwaza will be co-pastors of St. Sabina Parish. Fr. Magwaza is currently the Associate Pastor at St. Sabina.
Effective immediately, Fr. Pfleger has been named the temporary Administrator of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish. A new pastor for St. Margaret of Scotland will be named on July 1, 2012 and Rev. Daniel J. Mallette, as Pastor Emeritus, will remain at St. Margaret of Scotland.
Additionally, Fr. Pfleger has agreed to take on a new responsibility in serving as the Archdiocesan representative for newly developing anti-violence initiatives that will include a particular focus on issues surrounding gun violence. |
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, OMI
ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO
REGARDING ARCHDIOCESAN GOVERNANCE
January 10, 2012
In June 2009, when I appointed Jimmy M. Lago as Chancellor to his current three-year term, I indicated that I wanted to re-establish the Office of the Moderator of the Curia with a suitable candidate by the conclusion of his term. The work of coordinating and overseeing the departments, offices and programs of the Pastoral Center has been capably handled by Mr. Lago these past twelve years. The appointment of a Moderator of the Curia will bring the governance structure of the Archdiocese for those functions in line with current Canonical requirements. It will also assure stability of governance through a time of transition to a new Ordinary.
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Statement from Francis Cardinal George, OMI
Archbishop of Chicago
January 6, 2012
During a recent TV interview, speaking about this year's Gay Pride Parade, I used an analogy that is inflammatory.
I am personally distressed that what I said has been taken to mean that I believe all gays and lesbians are like members of the Klan. I do not believe that; it is obviously not true. Many people have friends and family members who are gay or lesbian, as have I. We love them; they are part of our lives, part of who we are. I am deeply sorry for the hurt that my remarks have brought to the hearts of gays and lesbians and their families.
I can only say that my remarks were motivated by fear for the Church's liberty. This is a larger topic that cannot be explored in this expression of personal sorrow and sympathy for those who were wounded by what I said.
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