Peace! On Wednesday morning we began our two-day Bible Camp (to be followed by two more days in July) for the kids in our neighborhood . . . and it went so well! We began with a lively improv of the Creation story, complete with swimming fish, dancing trees and the serpent being crushed by…
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Summer in the City
Peace!! Summer is gearing up here on the West Side, and we are excited to share our faith and joy with our neighbors and those who will visit us these next few months. This week we are hosting a Bible Camp for the kids in our neighborhood. We hope, in the Spirit of St. Francis,…
Chicago Marathon Post-Close Entries!
Peace! Did you miss the deadline for the 2012 Chicago Marathon? Fear not! Team OLA has post close entries, click here to find out more!
Rededication Mass Video
Peace! Here is a beautiful video our friends at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Radio and T.V. Office produced of the Rededication Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Church.
Our Lady of the Angels Chruch Rededicated!
Peace! On Saturday, April 14, after months of hard work and countless prayers, Our Lady of the Angels Church was rededicated, marking a new beginning here at the Mission! Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, celebrated the Liturgy, joined by Bishop Alberto Rojas and Bishop Raymond Goedert, both of Chicago, and nearly 50 priests,…
Sr. Kate Featured in Xavier Magazine
Blessed Lent! All is going well here on the West Side . . . staying focused on what the Lord has entrusted to our Franciscan community. By His providence, the Church project is nearly complete! Father Bob has been preaching Lenten Missions in the area, and we continue to serve the bodily and spiritual needs…
Merry Christmas from the Tribune
As we enter into the celebration of Christmas, we are so grateful for the beautiful coverage in the Christmas Edition of the Chicago Tribune! Manya Brachear (Religion Reporter) and Tony Perez (Photographer) spearheaded the project, and we are in awe and humbled by the article and pictures that capture so much of God’s generosity to…
Advent Miracles . . . And Sun Times Article
We know Advent as a Season of preparation–a time to allow the Lord to lead us into the glorious mystery of His Incarnation. St. Francis of Assisi had a profound love for the Lord Jesus, and experienced in the glorious Solemnity of Christmas the profound humility of the Lord. Not only did God desire to…