Peace! Today Francis Cardinal George introduced his successor! His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Spokane, Washington, Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, as the ninth Archbishop of Chicago, the Vatican announced today (September 20, 2014). Archbishop Cupich will be installed as Archbishop of Chicago on November 18, 2014, at Holy Name Cathedral. Our…
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Winds of Change
Peace! Sr. Alicia was recently asked to serve as a guest host on Winds of Change, a radio show sponsored by the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy in Chicago. On July 9 she hosted a show on the Eucharist and Evangelization, focusing on Night Fever, a powerful evangelization event that has been making a difference around…
IRL Features Our Community
Peace! Recently the Institute on Religious Life featured our community in their publication, Religious Life. Thanks to Rachel for coming out to visit and for her great article! Institute on Religious Life Article
Habemus Papam!
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…
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…
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…