It is now a long-standing Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago tradition that the Saturday after Thanksgiving is “Christmas set-up day”. Typically, 45-60 volunteers join us to assemble the Nativity sets, haul Christmas trees to their stations, shimmy-up ladders to place the lights, and trim the ceilings, trees, and church with Christmas decorations. One may…
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Bishop Bob shares his vocation story and other reflections on Faith ND Podcast!
Bishop Bob was recently featured on the Faith ND Podcast to kick off their “Everyday Holiness” series. In the episode, Bishop Bob shares about his vocation to be a Franciscan, the ways he has served over his lifetime, and his current role as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a beautifully…
Another FE Sister featured on the Hallow App!
Over the years, our community has been blessed to have a close friendship with the folks over at the Hallow prayer app. Many Hallow employees have been generous supporters of and volunteers at the Mission, and Sr. Jaime has served on Hallow’s religious leader advisory board for several years. Recently, Sr. Alicia became the latest…
Religious Life Night
On October 17th, our community hosted nearly 100 men and women religious stationed throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago came together for a beautiful night of prayer and fellowship. The evening began with a Eucharistic Holy Hour in the Church that included Evening Prayer and a short exhortation from Bishop Bob on the immense value of…
2024 Chicago Marathon
Well, another incredible Marathon weekend is in the books! On Sunday, October 13, Sr. Stephanie, Sr. Maggie, Anna (postulant) and 157 other Team OLA runners did an incredible job running in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Also amazing – just one day after the race, our team officially met our 2024 fundraising goal of…
Kicking Off Another Year of Samuel Group
For the past four years, Sr. Jaime, Sr. Laura, and Br. Matt have been assisting with an Archdiocesan apostolate sponsored by the Vocations Office called Samuel Group. Samuel Group is an 8-month program designed to support young adults in growing in their life of prayer and learning to hear the voice of God in both…
Pilgrimage to Italy 2024
On the special occasion of a family wedding, five of the Franciscans were invited to attend the celebrations in Italy. The reception was held at a beautiful villa on Lake Como in the southern Alps. It was a joy to celebrate with Br. Matt’s family! After the wedding festivities, the five travelers went on pilgrimage…
Welcome New Postulants!
On September 8th, our community celebrated our three newest members, Bridget, Kristine, and Anna, taking their first steps in religious life and officially becoming postulants! Postulancy begins with a simple private ceremony that takes place in the context of Morning Prayer. After a brief ferverino from Bishop Bob, there is a simple blessing over the…