We are so excited to share that the Rockford Register Star has featured Sr. Stephanie–the same reporter who interview her multiple times when she was a high school athlete did the interview–read it here!
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Bishop Bob featured in Fra Noi
Check out the great article about Bishop Bob in the Italian American Magazine, Fra Noi. Click here to read it now.
Bishop Bob’s Episcopal Ordination
On November 13, 2020, our community was blessed to celebrate the Episcopal ordination of Bishop Bob at Holy Name Cathedral. Because it was at the height of the pandemic, very few guests were able to be present, but we were so grateful to be able to safely host and celebrate with those who were able…
Sr. Emily Featured on Newsy!
Thanks to Cody and everyone at Newsy for featuring Sr. Emily’s vocation journey!
Fr. Bob appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago by Pope Francis
Pope Francis appointed Fr. Bob an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago on September 11, 2020. Fr. Bob is humbled by this appointment and is asking for your prayers. Bishop-Elect Bob Lombardo will remain at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels after his ordination on November 13, 2020. He will be the vicar…
Sr. Stephanie Sets WORLD RECORD
Sr. Stephanie set a World Record today as the first female runner to record a treadmill marathon time. She blazed though 26.2 miles in 3:33:17. We are so proud of Sr. Stephanie and her efforts to lead Team OLA in raising money to support our work with the poor. She personally raised over $100K in…
Br. Matt Professes First Vows!
Our little Franciscan community celebrated a great milestone as Br. Matt DeAngelis became the first male member of the Franciscans of the Eucharist to profess First Vows on August 2, 2020, the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels! First Vows in our community is typically held in the church in the presence of family…
Sr. Emily Interview with Fr. Tom!
Thank you to Fr. Tom McCarthy for interviewing Sr. Emily about her vocation journey. Sr. Emily is a proud alumna of Providence High School and Vilanova University, two fantastic Augustinian schools. She has been blessed by the friendship and accompaniment of many Augustinian priests and brothers, including Fr. Tom, as she’s grown in her relationship…