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Teens from St. Joseph Parish spend week serving others

Fifty teens from St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville spent the week of July 8-12 serving others in the community through its annual SHINE (St. Joe’s Helping in Neighborhoods Everywhere) summer camp.

Local Catholics react to news of Carlo Acutis’ upcoming canonization

When Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis in May, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Chicago rejoiced. The archdiocese is home to the only Catholic parish in the western hemisphere under the soon-to-be millennial saint’s patronage, and those who minister to teenagers and young adults have offered him as an example of how a young person can be holy in an Internet-connected world.

High schoolers carry on ‘Sandwich Squad’ tradition

On a recent Sunday morning, Nick Bobay and Leo Baumann, best friends since kindergarten, stood around the dining room table at Bobay’s house and packed brown bag lunches for clients at Catholic Charities in Des Plaines.

Care of environment topic of youth meeting with Bishop Hicks

Care of the environment is an important topic for many of today’s young people, and thanks to an effort by the Office of Lifelong Formation, local youth had an opportunity Feb. 24 to share their concerns with Auxiliary Bishop Ronald Hicks, archdiocesan vicar general.

Youth gather for local discussion on synod themes

Dozens of high school students who gathered for an Oct. 20 listening session with Auxiliary Bishop Ron Hicks, the vicar general, said they are looking for ways to live their faith in a world that has become more secular.

Pope to young people: Help rejuvenate church

The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically and respond to the questions men and women raise today, Pope Francis told some 300 young adults.

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