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Archdiocese remembers Pope Francis at cathedral Mass

Hundreds joined Cardinal Cupich as he presided over a memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral on April 23, 2025. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21 at the age of 88. Chicago auxiliary bishops, priests and deacons from across the archdiocese, and religious leaders from several different faiths, gathered for prayer to honor the much-loved pope. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Catholics celebrate Holy Week in archdiocese

Catholics throughout the archdiocese celebrated Holy Week 2025 in different ways. We covered several events through photos presented here. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Homeless, hungry focus of first ‘Carlo Fest’ event

Students in the religious education program at Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish in Chicago made Lunches for the Homeless on March 23, 2025, to kick off the start of parish celebrations leading up to the canonization of Carlo Acutis on April 27. First Communion students wrote a note that said “Jesus Loves You!” that was added to each lunch bag. The lunches were delivered to the Providence Soup Kitchen at St. Stanislaus Kostka. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop Casey says farewell to Archdiocese of Chicago

Priests and parishioners throughout the archdiocese gathered for a farewell Mass and reception in honor of then Archbishop-designate Robert Casey before he departs for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on March 26, 2025, at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Brookfield. Archbishop-designate was pastor of St. Barbara from 2009 to 2016. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Replica of beloved Michoacán image of Jesus installed in Mundelein parish

Auxiliary Bishop Tim O’Malley gathered for Mass with parishioners and visiting priests for a celebration of the third anniversary of the arrival of a 1.45-meter replica of “Senor del Amparo” (Lord of Protection) statue at Santa Maria de Popolo Parish in Mundelein on March 30, 2025. They also dedicated a new chapel that will house the statue permanently following Mass. The original statue is in Michoacan, Mexico. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

SPRED active at Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe of Guadalupe

Volunteers and staff with SPRED, Special Religious Education Development, work with children at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines on March 29, 2025. SPRED assists persons with developmental disabilities to become integrated into parish worship and sacramental life. The students engage in activities before they move into time for prayer and worship. SPRED was started in Chicago in 1960 and has been adopted by other dioceses around the country. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Catholics, Muslims come together for annual iftar

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago hosted a Muslim-Catholic Interfaith Iftar on March 4, 2025, at the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove. Cardinal Cupich and Dominican Sister Barbara Reid, president of Catholic Theological Union were guests and speakers at this year’s dinner, “Bridges of Hope: The Power of Prayer and Fasting in our Traditions.” (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)

‘We give people their life back’

Members of Devices 4 the Disabled assist those in need at their warehouse, 2701 W. 36th Place, March 12, 2025. Founded in 2015 by Franciscan Father Ed Shea and Bob Shea, the organization refurbishes used medical equipment that otherwise would end up in landfills. They provide it free to those without insurance, the underinsured or those who cannot afford to purchase the equipment they desperately need to live their lives. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Students with disabilities welcomed at Nazareth Academy prom

Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park hosted its seventh Prom Night for Teens with Disabilities on March 8, 2025. The Campus Ministry Department extended invitations to past participants as well as local organizations who work with teens who have developmental disabilities. Each guest was accompanied for the evening by a Nazareth student, who acted as a “buddy.” The idea to host a prom began in 2011, inspired by the relationship and coordinated efforts of ASPIRE of Illinois and the Nazareth Friends in Service and Hospitality Service Team. Between planners, buddies and event staff, over 100 Nazareth students, faculty, staff and community members typically volunteer for the semi-annual Prom. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Pope Francis Global Academy, parish pray for pontiff’s health

Students from Pope Francis Global Academy hosted a prayer service to offer prayers for Pope Francis on March 13, 2025. The service united the Pope Francis Global Academy and Our Lady of Rosary Parish communities in prayer for his continuing recovery and restoration to good health. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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