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Vicariate Gatherings for Women and Men Religious

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a series of gatherings for women and men religious with the Bishop in each of the Vicariates. These events are part of our ongoing efforts and our commitment to fostering unity, dialogue, and collaboration among our religious communities in the AOC.

We look forward to coming together for prayer, conversation and dinner throughout the year in each of the Vicariates. Your presence and participation will be invaluable as we continue to build a vibrant and supportive network among religious.

We will ask you to save the date when we finalize the schedule for these gatherings. We will be sending out more information with specific dates and details as soon as they are available.


Chicago Homicide Vigil

Notice: Although we will not be gathering in person in November to pray for all those who were murdered this past month, we encourage everyone to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers.


Save the date:
Consecrated Life and Jubilee Celebration with Cardinal Cupich

Saturday, March 8, 2025  |  11 a.m.
St. Rita Shrine Chapel

7740 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620

You are cordially invited to celebrate Consecrated Life Day and the Jubilees for Women and Men Religious with Mass on March 8, 2025, celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich. The Mass will be followed with a festive lunch.

As part of the day, we will honor the commitment and service of our dedicated women and men religious who are celebrating a significant anniversary of religious profession or ordination.


Poor Clare Nuns 25th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, March 29, 2025  |  11 a.m.
Poor Clare Monastery

12210 South Will Cook Road, Palos Park, Illinois 60464

Mother Teresita and the Nuns of the Poor Clare Monastery of the Immaculate Conception warmly invite the women and men religious of the Archdiocese of Chicago to join them in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the refoundation of their Chicago motherhouse on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The Mass of Thanksgiving will take place at 11 a.m. and will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Casey. All are invited for refreshments and to greet the Sisters following the Mass.


NEWS

Chicago Homicide Vigil: Praying with those affected by violence (link)