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Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Birmingham, 51, passes away in sleep
Bishop Kevin Birmingham’s fellow auxiliary bishop Jeffrey Grob described the late prelate as “genuine, personable, funny, and pastoral.” Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of two Chicago auxiliary bishops
Auxiliary Bishops Andrew P. Wypych and Joseph N. Perry will step down after the Holy Father accepted their resignations. Read more
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side
A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three... Read more
Illinois AG report says nearly 2,000 were victims of clergy sex abuse over 70-year span
The report released May 23 covers allegations from 1950 through 2019 within Illinois’ six Catholic dioceses. Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger reinstated to ministry
Pfleger, a famous Chicago priest known for his social justice activism, has now been exonerated on four different sexual abuse... Read more
Sunday Mass obligation re-instituted for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago
The restoration of the Sunday Mass obligation goes into effect on Nov. 26 and 27, the First Sunday of Advent. Read more
Chicago Catholics bury the remains of indigent adults and unborn babies in annual ceremony
“We come here to mourn the loss of 202 souls … who were in need of a sense of compassion... Read more
Chicago parish community defends Father Pfleger after his suspension for alleged abuse
During an Oct. 16 Mass at St. Sabina Faith Community in Chicago, the celebrant and the community expressed support for... Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over new sexual abuse allegations
Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor at St. Sabina parish and a well-known social activist, will live away from his parish... Read more
Public Masses suspended at Chicago's Shrine of Christ the King
A prominent Chicago church which is home to a Traditional Latin Mass religious institute announced the end of all public... Read more
Pro-abortion protesters disrupted Mass at Catholic church in Chicago
Pro-abortion protesters were quickly escorted out of a Mass last month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chicago, according to... Read more
Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois
Authorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit. Read more
Can laity preach at Mass? Chicago parish offers pulpit to same-sex couple
A Chicago Catholic parish is facing questions after the pastor allowed a couple in a same-sex marriage to offer a... Read more
You saw the guitar blessing? There was more to that Mass that you missed
A tweeted video clip of a priest using a guitar to bless the congregation at the end of Mass sparked... Read more
Chicago-area Catholic principal who defied mask mandate won't return to school, pastor says
A principal at a Catholic school who was placed on leave after he defied the Archdiocese of Chicago's mask mandate... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago shifts course on school mask mandate
Catholic schools across much of the Archdiocese of Chicago (but not in the city of Chicago) can now make masks... Read more
Chicago archdiocese announces new groupings from parish mergers
As part of its “Renew My Church” initiative the Archdiocese of Chicago recently announced 12 new parish groupings. By July,... Read more
Chicago archdiocese will continue to require masks in schools, while other Illinois dioceses drop requirement
Following an Illinois judge’s Friday ruling that nullified a statewide mask mandate for schools, the superintendent of schools for the... Read more
Chicago priests serving in Springfield will celebrate Novus Ordo on First Sundays
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has instituted regulations on members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius serving... Read more
St John Cantius parish in Chicago seeks to reassure faithful amid changes
The priests of Chicago’s St. John Cantius parish have pledged both continued support for their parishioners and obedience to the... Read more
