We would like to wish the Lao Catholic community a very happy New Year! Parish festivities were held last Sunday at St. Thomas of Canterbury church. Mass was followed by a reception with traditional food of Lao and Vietnam. We would especially like to thank the visiting clergy Fr. Bang, Fr. Nick, and Deacon Joseph Thuan for helping us celebrate this special occasion. Holy Mass Reception *Photos courtesy volunteer Wes Kinard
Our parish has a rich treasury of over 50 relics. The collection speaks to the history of our three churches, our stewardship under the Conventual Franciscans, and our new identity as Mary, Mother of God Parish. These relics are on display across our parish and can be easily viewed in person or you can explore them in more detail in the new digital gallery below! Following the main gallery, photographs are further grouped into Franciscan Saints, Saints of Mercy, and Parish Church Patrons (click "read more"). Click on the photograph to expand it. You can read more about the Church's tradition of venerating relics here! Our parish has a rich treasury of over 50 relics. The collection speaks to the history of our three churches, our stewardship under the Conventual Franciscans, and our new identity as Mary, Mother of God Parish. Read more about the Church's tradition of venerating relics below and/or explore the full photograph collection here.
Where does this tradition come from?
What are the three kinds of relics?
We've created a digital photo album for Holy Week. New photographs will be uploaded each day so you can follow along with the celebrations! Click "Read More" to see all of the photographs. If you have any photographs you would like to add, please email them to our parish's Communications Coordinator Stephanie Held. "May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. May Christ, Our Risen Savior, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. Amen" Introducing the superstar volunteers from the Mary, Mother of God Parish photography team! Damian, Matt, Wes, and Dina – you may have noticed them with their name tags and cameras – have been generously sharing their time and photography talents with our community. They have photographed parish devotions and events as well as our relic collection and all three of the churches. Click "Read More" to get to know them and find out what kind of photography they specialize in. You can also see examples of their work at the parish. *If you would like to volunteer with the photography team, please email the parish's Communications Coordinator Stephanie Held at sheld@archchicago.org. You do not have to have professional experience to volunteer. All you need is enthusiasm! All Parish Offices Closed... March 29 - Good Friday March 30 - Holy Saturday March 31 - Easter Sunday April 1 - Easter Monday ------- Click here for the full Holy Week Schedule for 2024. Todas las oficinas parroquiales cerradas... 29 de marzo - Viernes Santo 30 de marzo - Sábado Santo 31 de marzo - Domingo de Pascua 1 de abril - Lunes de Pascua ------ Haga clic aquí para ver el calendario completo de Semana Santa para 2024. Holy Week Mass Schedule: Palm Sunday (March 24) - Easter Monday (April 1) Haga clic en "Leer más" para español | Bấm vào "Đọc thêm" để đọc tiếng Việt
Students from Mount Carmel High School visited Canterbury House on Friday, March 22 to reflect on the theme of “Poverty and Hunger.” They spoke with Br. Ayub about the guests who visit our parish Food Pantry and then helped stock shelves and clean. After lunch at Canterbury House, two mothers who recently arrived from South America spoke to the students. They explained how poverty and hunger in their home countries led them to the United States, and eventually Chicago. The mothers also spoke of their long journey through jungles and dangerous river crossings with their children. They shared their hopes and dreams for their families and their futures. It was a beautiful, powerful way to end our morning together. Thank you to the students and staff of Mt. Carmel for your help and fellowship! On St. Patrick’s Day, the Knights of Columbus hosted their highly anticipated Pancake Breakfast. Friends and family gathered in Jubilee Hall of Saint Ita’s church after the morning Masses. The Knights were helped by the postulants from the Conventual Franciscans. (Postulancy is a year-long program of living within the Franciscan community and learning the daily rhythm of religious life.) Photos courtesy of Damian Chlanda.
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