Declaraciones

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.

While we wish the new administration success in promoting the common good, the reports being circulated of planned mass deportations targeting the Chicago area are not only profoundly disturbing but also wound us deeply. We are proud of our legacy of immigration that continues in our day to renew the city we love. This is a moment to be honest about who we are. There is not a person in Chicago, save the Indigenous people, who has not benefited from this legacy.

The Archdiocese of Chicago distributed the following announcements on Fr. Matthew Foley and Fr. Henry Kricek at relevant parishes this weekend.

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

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.