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‘Covert White Supremacy’ tweet does not reflect Church’s values, Chicago archdiocese says
A chart detailing “Covert White Supremacy”— which a Chicago archdiocese office shared online amid widespread protests against racism in the... Read more
Team of young Chicago priests answer the call to anoint COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Chicago has assembled a team of 24 priest volunteers— all under age 60, and without pre-existing medical... Read more
Illinois religious order funds hotel initiative to protect homeless from coronavirus
As homeless shelters have been limited by the coronavirus, the Clerics of Saint Viator will help fund an initiative to... Read more
Chicago archdiocese announces nearly two dozen parish mergers, closings
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday the latest round of parish mergers and closures as part of Cardinal Blase Cupich’s... Read more
Board members say Chicago seminary closure lacks transparency
Members of the advisory board for Chicago’s college seminary have written to Cardinal Blase Cupich, saying that his recent decision... Read more
CNA Explainer: What rights does a pastor have?
Chicago rainbow flag burning raises questions about a pastor's canoical rights Read more
Chicago priest removed 'temporarily' following rainbow flag burning
According to the archdiocese, Fr. Paul Kalchik has “left willingly” from his Chicago parish “to receive pastoral care.” Read more
Chicago priest arrested in Miami has ties to shuttered program
Two priests from the Archdiocese of Chicago were arrested Monday in Miami, after the men were reportedly found engaged in... Read more
Canons of St John Cantius founder relocating to St Louis
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, former pastor of St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago, has been asked by his religious superior... Read more
Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for Chicago
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago, appointing Fr.... Read more
Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'
UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more
Canons of St John Cantius founder remains barred from public ministry
The religious superior of Father C. Frank Phillips, former pastor of St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago, told the parish... Read more
Canons of St. John Cantius founder to face review board after removal amid misconduct claims
The pastor of Chicago’s St. John Cantius Church was removed from office last week for unspecified “credible” allegations of misconduct... Read more
Ash Wednesday trumps Valentine's, Chicago archdiocese says
This year, Ash Wednesday—which begins the penitential season of Lent with a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer—falls on Feb. 14,... Read more
Archbishop Cupich appointed to Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops
On Thursday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to nominate Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago as a new member of... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago to offer 12 week paid parental leave
With the conviction that pro-family policies are critical for a healthy Church, the Archdiocese of Chicago will soon start offering... Read more
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more
Chicago archdiocese appoints Commonweal editor as new director of media
The Archdiocese of Chicago on Thursday named Grant Gallicho as its director of publications and media, a newly created position.... Read more
Cardinal George returns to hospital for routine care
Cardinal Francis George, the Emeritus Archbishop of Chicago, was readmitted to the hospital over the weekend for planned pain management... Read more
For Cardinal George, God's grace is bigger than cancer
Despite the uncertainty that comes with cancer, Cardinal Francis George, the retired Archbishop of Chicago, says his days are filled... Read more
