Peace! It is with great joy that we join the world in welcoming Pope Francis! Our community was blessed with an opportunity to share about our hope and joy on WGN news last night, just a few hours after Pope Francis’ election. Please take a moment to watch the clip of Sr. Alicia sharing about…
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Senior Program: 4 Years and Counting!
Peace! Each Tuesday we host a Senior Program, inviting senior citizens from our neighborhood to come together for exercise, a Bible Study, a healthy meal and other activities–including outings to parks and outdoor concerts during the summer months. January marked the 4 year anniversary of this weekly gathering which Fr. Bob started right after Kelly Hall,…
Welcome Jaime and Matt
On Saturday February 2, 2013, the Franciscans of the Eucharist received two new members! Jaime Mitchell and Matt Bradley joined our community as postulants on the day the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, and which Bl. John Paul II designated as World Day for Consecrated Life. We are so grateful…
Christmas Concert 2012
Peace! To help our neighborhood get ready for Christmas, many professional singers and musicians joined us in Our Lady of the Angels Church to share a beautiful Christmas concert. Over 200 friends joined us for this lovely celebration. Afterwards, we shared sweets, coffee and fellowship in the Church basement. Enjoy the slideshow with some highlights…
First Vows
May the Lord give you His peace! It is with great joy we share some pictures from the Mass during which Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia professed first vows as Franciscans of the Eucharist! Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Angels Church on Saturday, October 13th–the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun…
Chicago Marathon 2012: AMAZING!
Peace! The Chicago Marathon (Oct. 7) was absolutely fantastic! Not only did our team raise over $20,000 to support the works of the Mission, but our runners were real champions! We had about 34 people run, including seminarians, Fr. Steve, Dcn. Scott, Sr. Stephanie and many friends of the Mission from around Illinois and as…
An Autum Full of Joy
Peace! We had a great summer here at Our Lady of the Angels, and are now preparing for many exciting events this Fall! The Oak Park Symphony Orchestra will play a lovely concert for our neighbors on Sunday September 23rd. Team OLA will take on the Chicago Marathon Course Sunday October 7th! We have 40…
Summer Block Party
May the Lord give you His peace! Although it was too hot for the horses, the Franciscans of the Eucharist, our neighbors here in West Humboldt Park and friends from around Chicago, Indiana and Wisconsin still celebrated in style today at our summer block party! While folks from St. John, IN spearheaded the grilling, Fr….