This event hopes to support parents and families as our community and city works to change the systems that add to inequality and systemic racism. We hope, through the rally, to share a simple message of experience, strength, and hope for families and especially, children of color. The Black Lives Matter: A Family Rally for Racial Justice would like to quiet the fear that children and families may be feeling in light of the protests in our city.
Read MoreThe group has continued to meet twice a month to accompany and grow with each other in understanding and action.
Our next Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30 pm. Please consider participating in these enlightening discussions around building an anti-racism community. The conversations are designed to facilitate listening, reflection, solidarity and lead us to action, in light of racism in our city and our world. All Parishioners, Families, Young Adults and Youth are invited.
Read MoreDeacon Dave shares some kid-friendly reflections for this weekend’s readings…
Read MoreDeacon Dave shares some kid-friendly reflections for this weekend’s readings…
Read More"Please join us for our third meeting as we talk about what actionable steps we are taking as a group to make St. Bens a more inclusive place"
Read MoreKim McMillan shares some kid-friendly reflections for the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Read MoreAs you have probably heard or seen in the news, the Archdiocese of Chicago is undergoing a process call Renew My Church. Originally our parish was scheduled to begin this process in fall of 2021. However, we received word last week that the Archdiocese of Chicago has decided to accelerate this process, and we will instead begin the discernment process this fall. We invite you to re-visit a series of articles written by Fr. Steve in March which talk about this process, why it is happening, and what it means for our parish community…
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