A Novena to

St. Catherine of Siena

Nine Days of Prayer and Spiritual Reflection Hosted by Catholic Communities Around Vicariate II of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Join us in-person or live stream as we pray the seventh day of the Novena at St. Benedict Parish.

Monday, April 26th at 7pm

This nine-day journey to St. Catherine of Siena’s feast day on April 29 is the second Novena by Catholic laity to unite the faithful in prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in healing and atonement for the clergy sex abuse crisis.

St. Catherine of Siena is known for her love of Christ and his Church. Her love was personal and mystical, culminating in her receiving the Stigmata of Jesus. Her love was also practical, expressing itself in advocacy for moral and administrative Church reform. She appealed personally to Church leaders, including Pope Gregory XI, to enact the reforms needed to rekindle faith within the Church, and the love of Christ that produces obedience to him and his teachings. Her advocacy was not politically motivated but flowed from her communion with Christ. She lived in the 14th century, a time not unlike our own. She died at the early age of 33.

Complete Schedule

April 20: Holy Child Jesus Parish | website

April 21: St. Ita Catholic Church, (Mary, Mother of God Parish) | website

April 22: Saint Clement Parish | website

April 23: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish | website

April 24: Immaculate Conception and Saint Joseph Parish | website

April 25: The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini | website

April 26: St. Benedict Parish

April 27: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish | website

April 28: Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University | website