Join all throughout the Archdiocese as we intentionally pray for the canonization of Blessed Augustus Tolton.
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St Benedict Parish Ministry; Families Talk about Racism, is hosting this virtual event. All are invited.
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Join the conversation that hopes to answer this question: “How can we better equip our children to work toward equality and justice for all?” read more
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Bring your chair and a mask and visit with friends. Everyone must sign up to attend.
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Have you or someone in your family been wondering how we can safely serve others during the pandemic when social interaction is limited? It takes a little creative thinking but there are definitely people who need help during these times that we can serve. Keep reading for suggestions.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”~ Mark 10:45
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This event hopes to support parents and families as our community and city works to change the systems that add to inequality and systemic racism. We hope, through the rally, to share a simple message of experience, strength, and hope for families and especially, children of color. The Black Lives Matter: A Family Rally for Racial Justice would like to quiet the fear that children and families may be feeling in light of the protests in our city.
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"Please join us for our third meeting as we talk about what actionable steps we are taking as a group to make St. Bens a more inclusive place"
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May 13, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ, These fifty days of Easter, leading to Pentecost, are marked by unprecedented suffering, as humanity has fallen victim to a perilous contagion. In addition to the threats to our physical wellbeing, we are suffering spiritually as the Covid-19 pandemic has required restrictions of our worship and active participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Surely, there have been moments in history when governments and rulers have persecuted Christians and banned their public worship. This is not one of them. Rather, the present restrictions come in response to an extreme medical emergency as local, state and federal authorities – specifically public health officials – legitimately fulfil their responsibilities to safeguard human life and the common good…
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Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
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March 24th, 2020
As all residents of the state comply with the order to stay at home and refrain from non-essential activities, we are nonetheless painfully aware that being cut off from the sacramental life of the church, especially the Eucharist, creates a great hardship for our people, indeed for all of us. However, we make this sacrifice for the common good, convinced that we, like all citizens, have a responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. In fact, doing so will ensure that our people can return to the sacraments as soon as possible…
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March 20th, 2020
Governor Pritzker's mandatory shelter-in-place order for the State of Illinois means the following for our parishes effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7…
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March 19, 2020
Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
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The ALPHA series will begin again for teens on Wednesday, March 4th. ALPHA will run until Wednesday,…
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There are few experiences in my life that have reminded me so profoundly of the size of the Body of Christ as the first night of each National Catholic Youth Conference I have attended, reminds me. An experience of parish or of high school can feel large but to see 20,000 people who are gathered because we have commonality in being followers of Christ, fills me with awe each time I experience it.
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Students of the parish in grades 5 through high school are invited to take part in this rewarding ministry. Training will be scheduled in November…
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At St Ben’s there is a safe space for all kids willing to volunteer, help, serve and lead in our community. I am forever grateful for the positivity and opportunity that Youth Ministry offers.
Read MoreHow do we help our children find peace of heart through the practice of faith?
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