FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd at 7PM*
Join us on the remaining Fridays of Lent for virtual Stations of the Cross. Tune in to our live-stream page to join us in prayer.
*We will use a pre-recorded video for this gathering, filmed using our own parish stations. Though we encourage you to join us in prayer at 7pm, the stations may be prayed at any time using the devotional video.
Read MoreJeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music & Liturgy shares how he’s coping with working from home.
Read MoreBased on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
Read MoreJoin us in praying a virtual rosary. We offer this rosary for the intention of healing for all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreConsider dedicating a hymnal to a friend or family member. This is a wonderful and permanent way to honor, remember, celebrate, or pray for a loved one. Each dedication is affixed to the inside cover of one hymnal and will remain there for the life of the book (25+ years), reminding all who open it of those memorialized. All funds raised will help us to purchase new choir robes…
Read MoreElaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, shares how she is coping with staying at home during the shelter-in-place order. Special guest appearance by Boopie, a feathery friend!
Read MoreFr. Steve, our pastor, was recently featured on WTTW’s series “FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus” which chronicles Chicagoans’ response to the current pandemic. Fr. Steve talks about being called to action in this extraordinary time, and the parish’s efforts to stay connected…
Read MoreOur Associate Pastor, Fr. Robert Pajor, shares how he is coping with the recent shelter-in-place order. Special guest appearance by Henry!
Read MoreFRIDAY, MARCH 28TH at 7PM*
Join us on the remaining Fridays of Lent for virtual Stations of the Cross. Tune in to our live-stream page to join us in prayer.
*We will use a pre-recorded video for this gathering, filmed using our own parish stations. Though we encourage you to join us in prayer at 7pm, the stations may be prayed at any time using the devotional video.
Read MoreOriginal Broadcast on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
Join us for a virtual Holy Hour as we continue to pray for healing for all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read MoreThere are no racing thoughts at this time. However, when my thoughts occupy my mind, I pick that word or phrase back up and silently repeat it again. I am this prayer. I become this prayer, most times struggling, for at least twenty minutes to attune my heart and hear His language: silence…
Read MoreSt. Benedict Parish will stream Mass daily, Mon-Sat at 8:30am. We will stream our weekly Vigil Mass every Saturday at 5pm. Please check back here, or watch the video on our Facebook page. Each video will be made available for playback within an hour of the initial broadcast. Schedule…
Read MoreMarch 24th, 2020
As all residents of the state comply with the order to stay at home and refrain from non-essential activities, we are nonetheless painfully aware that being cut off from the sacramental life of the church, especially the Eucharist, creates a great hardship for our people, indeed for all of us. However, we make this sacrifice for the common good, convinced that we, like all citizens, have a responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. In fact, doing so will ensure that our people can return to the sacraments as soon as possible…
Read MoreMarch 20th, 2020
Governor Pritzker's mandatory shelter-in-place order for the State of Illinois means the following for our parishes effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7…
Read MoreFRIDAY, MARCH 20TH at 7PM*
Join us on the remaining Fridays of Lent for virtual Stations of the Cross. Tune in to our live-stream page to join us in prayer.
*We will use a pre-recorded video for this gathering, filmed using our own parish stations. Though we encourage you to join us in prayer at 7pm, the stations may be prayed at any time using the devotional video.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 6 PM in Kittler Hall, we will be showing the powerful feature film, IGNATIUS of LOYOLA: Soldier, Sinner, Saint, an epic motion picture based on true events in the life of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Refreshments will be available.
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