Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service

Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work to defend human life or assist migrants and refugees.

Global group of pastors looks at parishes, synodality and mission

The collaboration of laity and priests in the life of a parish and in outreach to the surrounding community “is not a strategy,” but the result of taking the sacraments of baptism and confirmation seriously rather than allowing it to remain “a beautiful principle, a virtuous and pious intention,” a Canadian theologian told hundreds of pastors.

Italian leader says Pope Francis will join G7 discussion on AI

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Pope Francis would participate in a G7 “outreach” discussion on artificial intelligence when the leaders of the world’s leading industrialized nations countries meet in southern Italy in mid-June.

Professional and pastoral development of priests

The project of renewing parish life in the archdiocese has many facets. Among them is the ongoing formation and development of our priests. With the help of grants from major foundations and local donors, we have invested in a number of new initiatives aimed at encouraging and assisting our priests to develop their leadership skills, both professionally and pastorally.

Habit forming

I slept later than I meant to today, and when I did get up, I was facing a full slate of Things That Must Be Done.

Sister Norma Pimentel finds art in her ministry at the border

For Sister Norma Pimentel, delivering the inaugural Bishop Kevin Birmingham Lecture offered a chance to bring together her work with migrants at the border with her work as an artist.

Catholic community remembers slain police officer

Officer Luis M. Huesca was laid to rest with full honors April 27 after a bilingual funeral Mass celebrated by Cardinal Cupich at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., on April 29.

Students, adults plant pinwheels during abuse prevention service

A new crop of silver and blue pinwheels bloomed under a cloudless blue sky April 25 at the Healing Garden of the Archdiocese of Chicago, next to the Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road.

Archdiocesan priests celebrate jubilee milestone

Every year, Chicago Catholic honors archdiocesan priests celebrating jubilees, men who have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through the Catholic Church. They often wear many hats, such as pastor, administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have served mostly as parish priests, and some have also served as teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.

Synod asks pastors to share stories, see how God is at work

By sharing their own stories and those of their parishes, pastors from around the world can help each other see where God is present and, perhaps, discover new paths the Lord wants Catholics to embark on to share the Gospel with the world, said Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops.
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