News Releases

Chicago - (Nov. 27, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Immigration Ministry will host its 11th annual Keep Hope Alive benefit at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 at St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago. Keep Hope Alive is the archdiocese’s annual fundraiser to support Pastoral Migratoria, its local and national immigrant-led ministries and to recognize community leaders who have responded to the needs of immigrant communities. This year’s theme is Building A Welcoming Community.

Chicago - (Nov. 15, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the U.S. Catholic bishops’ domestic anti-poverty program, will be held at archdiocesan parishes the weekend of Nov. 18-19, 2023. This national collection is the sole source of funding for CCHD’s community and economic development grants and education programs for locally-based programs. Fifty percent of the funds collected at Chicago-area parishes remain in the archdiocese to support local anti-poverty projects. In 2023-2024, CCHD will support 10 non-profits organizations in Cook and Lake counties with $400,000 in grants.

Des Plaines, Ill. (November 14, 2023) – The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will host a memorial Mass in memory of Bishop John Manz on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The commemorative service will take place at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Saint Joseph, located at 1170 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. All are invited.

Chicago, (Oct. 31, 2023) – Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host Cemetery Sunday outdoor rosary and prayer services at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in observance of All Saints’ Day, which is Nov. 1, and All Souls’ Day, which is Nov. 2. The services will be held at 17 cemetery locations.

Chicago (Oct. 20, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago calls for Catholics and all people of good will to answer Pope Francis’ plea to unite for a global day of fasting, penance and prayers on Friday, Oct. 27 for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, asks that all parishes and worship sites in the Archdiocese of Chicago dedicate their Friday services as Masses for the restoration of peace and justice in this time of war and civil disturbances.

Chicago - (Oct. 18, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Assistance Ministry will hold its 12th Annual Hope and Healing Mass at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Oct., 21, 2023, at Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago. (editor’s note: to protect the privacy of victim-survivors who will attend the Mass, media are asked to not film or photograph their faces).

Chicago - (Sept. 26, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the eighth annual Mass for victims and survivors of domestic violence at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. Rev. Charles W. Dahm, O.P., director of the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach (ACDVO) Office, will preside and preach at the Mass. All are welcome to attend, especially victims of domestic violence, their children and families.

Chicago, (Sept. 19, 2023) – Pope Francis today announced he has accepted the resignations of Archdiocese of Chicago Auxiliary Bishops, Joseph N. Perry and Andrew P. Wypych. Perry is 75, the age at which canon law requires bishops to submit their resignation to the pope. Wypych, 68, has resigned for health reasons.

Chicago, (Sept. 15, 2023) – The Archdiocese of Chicago announced the appointment of Sister Mary Beth Bromer, CSSF, as Vicar for Religious. Bromer is a member of the Felician Sisters of Our Lady of Hope Province.

Chicago, (Sept. 15, 2023) – In observance of National Migration Week, Sept. 18-24, 2023, the parishes and Immigration Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host events throughout the week celebrating Chicagoland’s diverse Catholic community. In solidarity with the Vatican, this year’s theme is “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay,” and shines a light on the root causes that drive migration.