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REMEMBRANCES PLANNED TO MARK TRAGIC
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL FIRE
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A number of observances of the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels School fire that occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on December 1, 1958, are planned. Ninety-two children and three Sisters of Charity died in the tragedy.
Friends of OLA
On Sunday, November 30, the Friends of OLA will host “A Day of Remembrance” and a 50th anniversary memorial Mass at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 1080 West Roosevelt Road. Most Rev. John R. Manz, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago will be the celebrant.
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Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Chicago-area Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVMs) are planning a prayerful commemoration of the 50th Anniversary on Saturday, November 29, at Mt. Carmel and Queen of Heaven cemeteries.
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Catholic Elementary and High Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago
All Catholic elementary and high schools are invited to join in prayer at 2:30 p.m. for the victims of the fire and their families, for firefighters and for their own schools.
>> Memorial Prayer Service
City of Chicago
The Chicago City Council officially adopted a resolution calling upon all Chicago schools, public and private, to observe a moment of silence on December 1, 2008, in solemn recognition of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels School fire. In addition, the measure calls for flags to be lowered to half-staff at all municipal buildings.
>> Resolution Adopted by the City Council of the City of Chicago |
ARTICLE OF INTEREST AND IMPORTANCE |
The November 8, 2008 edition of Chicago Lawyer included a feature story on abuse titled Lawyers negotiate emotional minefields, by John Flynn Rooney. This informative article includes information about how the Archdiocese of Chicago participates in mediation to settle claims with victims of sexual abuse and their families.
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Twelve Men
Ordained as Deacons
Cardinal George ordained 12 men to the Order of Deacon November 1 during ceremonies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. This is the last step for these seminarians in their preparation for priesthood. For the next year they will serve as deacons in parishes throughout the Archdiocese.
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The new deacons are: Front row (l to r) Paul Stemn, Benjamin Arevalos, Juan Carlos Arrieta, Sergio de la Torre Carrillo. Second row (l to r) Emmanuel David Galeana, Augustine Mahonge, Andrew Smith, Back row (l to r) Andrzej Nowicki, Michael Grisolano, Matthew Nemchausky, Michael Owen and Karol Tybor; far left side in back; Rev. August Belauskas, Seminary Vice Rector and far right side in back; Very Rev. Dennis Lyle, Seminary Rector/President.
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NEWS RELEASES BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO FOR 38 YEARS
Chicago, IL (November 10, 2008) – The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to help strengthen families and communities throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. This important work is made possible by donations from Catholic parishioners who are being asked to be as generous as possible this Thanksgiving season with their financial gifts to the annual CCHD collection the weekend of November 22 and 23. In 2007, ninety-five percent of Archdiocesan parishes participated in the CCHD collection.
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HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL TO REOPEN FOR DAILY MASS
BEGINNING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Chicago, IL (November 7, 2008) – Holy Name Cathedral will again be open for daily Masses beginning Monday, November 17. The Cathedral will be open for private prayer or reflection each day from approximately thirty minutes prior to the first scheduled Mass at 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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News Releases Archive 2008 >>
Event Highlights
| Special Celebration of 45th Anniversary of the Liturgy Constitution |
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The Office for Divine Worship and Liturgy Training Publications invite you to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy with a festive banquet and symposium.
More information and Register for 45th Anniversary >>
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