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…
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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…
Get a glimpse inside Our Lady of the Angels!
The Archdiocese of Chicago recently produced a segment for The Church, the Cardinal and You featuring the renovations of Our Lady of the Angels Church. Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, introduces the story with host Graziano Marcheschi. Meet Fr. Bob Lombardo, our superior and director, as well as Sr. Alicia, who help share the…
OSV Covers “Rebuild My Church”
Our Sunday Visitor recently published an article on the Mission, written by our friend Michelle Martin. Let us know what you think! We are really excited to continue to respond to the needs of our neighborhood, to fulfill to the best of our abilities the Mission which the Lord has entrusted to us. Every day,…
ABC 7 covers Marathon Team!
Sr. Stephanie represents Team OLA in a great interview with Ravi Biachiwal of Chicago’s ABC. Praise the Lord for fantastic media coverage!
New Novice Sr. Stephanie ready to run Marathon!
Sr. Stephanie joined the ranks of the novitiate on Monday, October 3rd, as we began the celebration of St. Francis’ Feast Day. During Evening Prayer, Sr. Stephanie was presented with the Holy Habit of St. Francis–a simple tunic, cord and a veil (for sisters), promising to live poor, chaste and obedient during this time of…
Our Lady of the Angels Church on CBS!
CBS Clip on Our Lady of the Angels Church!! The Mission was featured today on CBS Chicago at 5:00 p.m. We are working to rebuild Our Lady of the Angels Church so we can help serve our neighborhood better! Please keep this project in your prayers.
Take up your Cross and come, follow Me!
The Franciscans of the Eucharist are a Catholic religious community of men and women serving in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Our life centers upon our relationship with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Out of our life of prayer flow our apostolates–service to the poor, Evangelization and teaching. We beleive that if you can’t see…