Welcome, Bishop Venedykt, and all of you joining us this evening, especially those of Ukrainian heritage: Shchyro vitayemo vas vsikh.

We have received word that the Pope’s condition worsened this morning.

The Archdiocese of Chicago distributed the following letters today to the communities of Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish and St. Francis Borgia Parish regarding Monsignor Daniel Mayall.

Pope Francis has again chosen one of our auxiliary bishops, Bishop Robert Casey, to head an American archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Chicago distributed the attached letters today to the communities of Our Lady at St. Germaine, St. Gerald, St. Cajetan, St. John Fisher, St. John Neumann, St. Gianna and St. Barnabas regarding Father Martin Marren.

The American people have spoken. Let us remember that our strength in America lies in our unity. We commend all who had the courage to compete in the electoral process and participate in our democracy. We pray that the Lord will enlighten and sustain those elected in their service to all the people of our country. We also pray for those who held opposing positions, that they continue to participate in our democracy.

When Pope Francis published the encyclical letter Laudato si’ he both sounded the alarm about our warming planet and made clear the moral imperative to act in its defense.

My congratulations to Archbishop-designate Jeffrey Grob on being named the Metropolitan Archbishop of Milwaukee.

On Saturday, a Jewish person was shot while walking to a synagogue in West Rogers Park. This act of violence has deeply shaken the local Jewish community. I stand with them and offer my support at this difficult time.

Dear St. Josaphat Parish and School Family, I write to you with difficult news. The Archdiocese has been notified that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has opened an investigation into allegations they termed child exploitation and child molestation during a public penance service against Father Martin Nyberg. Father Nyberg, who has served your parish as associate pastor from July 1, 2024, strenuously denies the allegations.