Posts in Outreach
Cardinal's Statement on Same Sex Unions

March 15, 2021

Today’s response, issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, offers nothing new on the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Regardless, it needs to be read in the context of the teachings in the Catechism and the encouraging statements of Pope Francis to LGBTQ persons about their relationship to the church, as well as his urging that pastors welcome them with respect and sensitivity, recognizing, as the Congregation response does today, the many positive elements in same-sex relationships…

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Come and Join us on a Lenten Journey!

The season of Lent is once again soon upon us. It is a great liturgical season, destined towards a celebration of the Paschal Mystery, as well as a reflective period where we contemplate our lives and make adjustments to our spiritual course. Lent is a time to contemplate the mystery of not only Christ's redemption two thousand years ago, but also His presence in our lives today.

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What’s Your Decision? – An Ignatian Approach to Decision Making

The Coronavirus pandemic has created many changes for people. Our normal routines have been turned upside down and all of the uncertainty can create a lot of anxiety. Choices about how to move forward in life are not as easy to make and we need God’s help to discern the best choice. If you are struggling with making a decision about your future, Ignatian discernment can be a very useful tool.

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Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Today’s Attack on Democracy at the U.S. Capitol

We pray for peace at this bracing moment in U.S. history, a history that has been marked by one of democracy’s greatest virtues—the peaceful and orderly transition of power. May our elected officials heed the counsel of their better angels to stand up for the Constitution they swore to defend, to speak the truth, and to recognize threats to democracy, no matter their source…

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