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Saturday, June 14

MEDIA ALERT - Archdiocese of Chicago to Host Historic Citywide Celebration Honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14

WHAT: The Archdiocese of Chicago to host a historic citywide celebration honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born and raised in the Chicago area.

Pope Leo’s message of peace, unity and the key to a meaningful life has resonated deeply around the globe. This celebration offers a unique opportunity for the people from Chicago and beyond to come together in shared pride for one of our own.

All are invited: Catholics, people of other faith traditions and those interested in exploring more.

The celebration will include:

  • Pope Leo XIV - will greet Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world.
  • Cardinal Blase J. Cupich - will greet the crowd and be the main celebrant and homilist during the Catholic Mass.
  • Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky - will emcee the program.


Limited tickets are available and expected to sell quickly. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040062AB8F6B11DB

On-site parking is available for $5.

The celebration will also be livestreamed on the Archdiocese of Chicago’s YouTube Channel for those unable to attend in person. Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/ymA4qt-DOBs?feature=share

Event updates and more information: https://www.archchicago.org/popeleoxiv

This historic celebration is made possible through the generous support of our partners:

  • Host Sponsor: Chicago White Sox
  • Platinum Sponsor: Loyola University Chicago
  • Gold Sponsors: The Urban Center, Knights of Columbus
  • Silver Sponsors: Pro Studio & Construction, Aurelio’s Pizza, Catholic Extension Society, DePaul University, Hallow, Pushpay, University of Notre Dame, Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund, Saint Xavier University, CCS Fundraising


WHEN:

Saturday, June 14, 2025

12:30 p.m. – Gates Open
2:30 p.m. – Program Begins
4:00 p.m. – Catholic Mass

WHERE:

Rate Field - Home of the Chicago White Sox

333 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Contact: Media Relations Office, 312-534-8227.

Wednesday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT - Archdiocese of Chicago and Cook County Officials to Mark 37th Committal Service to Bury Indigent, Unknown and Unborn Persons on Wednesday, June. 4, 2025 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago

WHAT: The Archdiocese of Chicago, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other Cook County officials will hold a committal service to bury indigent, unidentified and unborn persons on Wednesday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago.

The committal service will include burial of 10 unidentified persons, 156 cremated indigent remains and 23 unborn persons.

Deacon Glenn Tylutki, outreach coordinator of cemetery services for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will preside over the service and lead the blessing of the caskets. President Preckwinkle will offer remarks.

Students from St. Laurence High School, Marist High School, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and Brother Rice High School will join local funeral directors and other volunteers who will accompany each decedent at the service and stay until the burial is complete.

This burial will mark 5,530 unborn, indigent and unknown persons buried at the South Side cemetery since 2012 when Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago partnered with Cook County to provide dignified burials for these decedents as a public service.

Cook County, through the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, is entrusted with the final disposition of indigent deceased, unidentified deceased and fetal remains and has worked with Catholic Cemeteries and the Funeral Directors Association, Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Malcolm X College to bury these decedents.

The service will be live-streamed on Cook County’s YouTube channel:  www.youtube.com/@CookCountyGovernment

WHEN: Wednesday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W.111th St., Chicago

WHO:

  • Deacon Glenn Tylutki, outreach coordinator of cemetery services for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago
  • Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
  • Local funeral directors and volunteers
  • Cook County commissioners
Contact: Media Relations Office, 312-534-8227.

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9 a.m.

MEDIA ALERT – Cardinal Blase Cupich to Visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy Following Student-Led Mini Conclave on Monday, June 2

WHAT: Cardinal Blase Cupich will visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy to meet with the students and teachers behind the school’s widely praised mini conclave—a creative and educational portrayal inspired by the papal election process.

In honor of Cardinal Cupich’s visit, the student “cardinals” will once again don their conclave attire and perform a brief performance, showcasing highlights from their unique learning experience. Following the reenactment,  Cardinal Cupich will engage with students in a Q&A session, offer reflections on the significance of this transition for the Catholic Church, insights into the papacy of Pope Leo XIV and encouragement for the next generation of Catholic leaders.

WHEN: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: 720 W. Belmont, Chicago, 60657

Contact: Media Relations Office, 312-534-8227.

Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025

MEDIA ALERT – Archdiocese of Chicago to Host Citywide Celebration, Prayer, Music and Mass Honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on June 14

WHAT: The Archdiocese of Chicago invites media and the public to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born and raised in the Chicago area.

Pope Leo’s message of peace, unity and the key to a meaningful life has resonated deeply around the globe. This celebration offers a unique opportunity for the people from Chicago and beyond to come together in shared pride for one of our own.

All are invited: Catholics, people of other faith traditions and those interested in exploring more.

The celebration will include:

  • Pope Leo XIV - will greet Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world.
  • Cardinal Blase J. Cupich - will greet the crowd and be the main celebrant and homilist during the Catholic Mass.
  • Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky - will emcee the program.

Tickets for this celebration will go on sale Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m. for $5 each at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040062AB8F6B11DB. On-site parking will also be available for $5.

For the latest information on this event, please visit https://www.archchicago.org/popeleoxiv.

WHEN: Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025
12:30 p.m. – Gates open
2:30 p.m. – Program
4 p.m. – Mass

WHERE:
Rate Field - Home of the Chicago White Sox 333 W 35th St. Chicago, IL 60616

Contact: Media Relations Office, 312-534-8227.