Join the fun after the 10:00 Mass on October 17th in Beaven/Ackerman Hall as the Dad’s group hosts another Family Get Together. Dennis O’Toole, dad and member of St Benedict parish hopes…
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Please take a moment to fill out this survey about Fr. Tom Refermat, our associate pastor. The results of this survey help with staff development and performance reviews for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word beginning October 17th at the 10:00 Am Mass.
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Sunday, August 29th at 4pm
Awareness of residential schools was heightened during a discussion in the Pathways Toward Peace community by the reports of 215 children’s remains found in a mass grave at a residential school in Canada. Sadly, these residential schools, instituted by the government, were run in Canada and in the United States and administrated by some orders in the Catholic Church…
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August 18th, 2021
The City of Chicago announced yesterday afternoon that face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces for all people over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, masks are now required indoors for all clergy, staff, volunteers and parishioners inside archdiocesan facilities in the City of Chicago, including Masses, liturgies and all activities/events within our parishes…
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August 3rd, 2021
Beginning now, it is strongly recommended that all persons entering Archdiocesan facilities be masked regardless of their vaccination status. This applies to parish offices, schools, churches and other public spaces…
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An awesome group of teens, adults and Treasure Hunters gathered for Vacation Bible School last week. We can’t wait for next year!
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Vacation Bible School is happening this summer at St Benedict Parish. Your children will joyfully learn about God’s love for them through fun songs, bible stories and activities. “Treasured” will be a five day affirmation of the truth, We Are Priceless to God. Find out more…
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Being exposed to and reading stories about other people's lives can impact our own life by helping us better understand our world. Books can help us know people who are different than us.
Kids also need to see people who look like them and who face challenges, overcome obstacles and make a difference in the world. It's validating for kids to meet a character in a story who has hair that resembles theirs or wears glasses just like they do.
For these reasons and others, Parents for Diversity and Inclusivity: United for Change are hosting the,
“Diversity is Inspiring” Book Drive. read more…
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Racism, discrimination, white privilege …What does diversity in the St. Ben's community mean to you? It is a complicated conversation but one that is the starting point to contributing to change in our world. We want to come together in a safe place and have honest and open discussions about our own relationship with race and racism…
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Racism, discrimination, white privilege …What does diversity in the St. Ben's community mean to you? It is a complicated conversation but one that is the starting point to contributing to change in our world. We want to come together in a safe place and have honest and open discussions about our own relationship with race and racism…
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Sunday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Building a Beloved Community at Home is hosting a ZOOM event for families. This event will promote conversation about the importance of diversity and equality.Our Mystery Reader will lead us in reading a book and we'll enjoy a short video celebrating the beauty of our diversity…
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Sunday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Building a Beloved Community at Home is hosting a ZOOM event for families. This event will promote conversation about the importance of diversity and equality.Our Mystery Reader will lead us in reading a book and we'll enjoy a short video celebrating the beauty of our diversity…
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Join all throughout the Archdiocese as we intentionally pray for the canonization of Blessed Augustus Tolton.
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