Lent is a season of mercy when the Sacrament of Reconciliation is often highlighted. This Lent, as part of the Year of the Sacraments, parishes throughout the archdiocese will open their doors for 24 hours Feb. 27-28 (from noon to noon) and offer confessions or just time to talk to a priest. It’s being called the Festival of Forgiveness. Archbishop Cupich announced the Festival of Forgiveness the morning of Ash Wednesday before he celebrated the 7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Peter’s in the Loop, 110 W. Madison St.. Each vicariate has at least one church participating. At press time many parishes already had confessors scheduled for the 24 hours. For more information, visit www.archchicago.org/StrategicPastoralPlan/Sacraments/festival-of-forgiveness.
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: