The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the fourth-annual Mass for victims of domestic violence on Oct. 5, 2019 at Holy Name Cathedral. Among the 198 Catholic dioceses in the United States, the Archdiocese of Chicago has the most developed domestic violence outreach program. The ACDVO office has preached on domestic violence at Masses in 150 parishes throughout the Chicago area from 2008 to the present. ACDVO has developed local ministries serving victims of domestic violence in more than 90 parishes.
Catholic Charities offers help, safe spaces for victims of domestic violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and advocates are using the annual observance to encourage people to talk more about the problem.
St. Katharine Drexel hosts speakers, walk to end domestic violence About 50 people gathered Oct. 8 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9015 S. Harper Ave., to learn about domestic violence, to pray for its end and to advocate for victims of domestic violence.
Shining a light on the issue of domestic violence Parishioners from St. Bernadette and Queen of Martyrs parishes in Evergreen Park and Christ the King Parish in Chicago joined together Oct. 27 to bring awareness to domestic violence.