For Catholics around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Season of Lent. It is a time of new beginnings. This year, Lent offers us a unique opportunity to invite people to seek healing and participate in the Festival of Forgiveness. From noon on Feb. 27 until noon on Feb. 28, the Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated at for 24 hours. Parishes unable to stay open for 24 hours will be offering other opportunities as part of the Festival of Forgiveness. For more information, visit www.archchicago.org/StrategicPastoralPlan/Sacraments/festival-of-forgiveness. Chicago St. Agatha, 3147 W. Douglas Blvd. St. Agnes of Bohemia, 2651 S. Central Park Ave. St. Ambrose, 1012 E. 47th St. Blessed Sacrament, 3745 S. Paulina Ave. St. Bruno, 4751 S. Harding Ave. St. Christina, 11005 S. Homan Ave. St. Clare of Montefalco, 5443 S. Washtenaw Ave. St. Columbanus, 331 E. 71st St. St. Daniel the Prophet, 5300 S. Natoma Ave. St. Francis Borgia, 8033 W. Addison St. Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash Ave. St. John Cantius, 825 N. Carpenter St. Our Lady of the Snows, 4810 S. Leamington Ave. Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, 6415 S. Woodlawn Ave. St. Stanislaus Kostka, 1351 W. Evergreen Ave. Suburbs Queen of the Rosary, Elk Grove Village Northwestern University, Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston St. Catherine Laboure, Glenview National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Libertyville University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein St. John Brebeuf, Niles St. Norbert, Northbrook St. John Vianney, Northlake Incarnation, Palos Heights St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge
Catholic Theological Union hosts novena for migrants, immigrants Nine bishops and archbishops from across the United States will lead prayers and reflections during a March 14-22 national novena for migrants and immigrants hosted by the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, including Cardinal Cupich on the final day.
Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services While Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
Resources to enhance your Lenten journey Various resources are available to help Catholics delve more deeply into the spirituality of Lent, including those listed below: