News Releases - 2004
December
Bishop Wilton Gregory Is New Archbishop of Atlanta
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO ISSUED
Overall financial health still good
Some Parishes and Pastoral Center still facing operating deficits
CHICAGO (December 16, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
RE: Appointment of Bishop Jerome E. Listecki as Bishop of La Crosse, WI.
December 29, 2004
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES CARDINAL’S SCHOOL FUND
CHICAGO (December 13, 2004)
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Christmas 2004
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is a great pleasure and joy to wish you a blessed Christmas.
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Homily-Midnight Mass 2004
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Homily of Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., - Christmas Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral
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SPOKANE BISHOP AND CHICAGO'S CARDINAL GEORGE ELECTED TO USCCB LEADERSHIP
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane as their new president and Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., of Chicago as their new vice president. Bishop Skylstad succeeds Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville and Cardinal George succeeds Bishop Skylstad. Each was elected to three-year terms.
During the meeting, which ends Thursday, November 18, t he U.S. Catholic bishops are scheduled to further discuss: approval of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults; possible development of a brief pastoral statement on Church teaching concerning the use of the Bible by Catholics; a possible National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage; consideration of USCCB participation in a new initiative called Christian Churches Together in the USA; a proposal for annual collection of data and reporting in the aggregate of new cases of sexual abuse of minors, resolution of ongoing cases, and associated costs; permission requested by the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse to proceed with plans for a 2005 audit process; creation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the Church in Africa; and several actions related to Spanish language liturgical rituals.
Eucharistic Adoration Sites and Schedules in the Archdiocese of Chicago
www.pjp2ea.
www.therealpresence
Homily For The Feast Of CorpusChristi
Knights of Columbus Eucharistic Congress
"The Eucharist: Sacrament of Unity, Sacrament of Charity"
August 4-5, 2004
Pope John Paul II Announces
A "Year of the Eucharist"
On The Feast of Corpus Christi
POPE JOHN PAUL'S APOSTOLIC LETTER "MANE NOBISCUM DOMINE"
issued October 8, 2004 on the occasion of the October 2004-October 2005 Year of the Eucharist
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2004
"Eucharist and Mission"
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NOVEMBER 2004
Illinois Senate Votes Down Stem Cell Research
On November 18, the Illinois State Senate voted down the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Act.
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STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Re: Possible closure of schools
November 17, 2004
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CARDINAL GEORGE NAMES BISHOP LISTECKI NEW LIAISON FOR RESTRUCTURED OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AFFAIRS
CHICAGO (November 8, 2004)
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FR. GEORGE J. RaSSAS nameD VICAR GENERAL OF the archdiocese of chicago
CHICAGO (November 5, 2004)
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Archdiocese NAMES New Director For Office for European Catholics
CHICAGO (October 6, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE TO AWARD HALF MILLION DOLLARS TO JUSTICE INITIATIVES
Recipient Groups Receive Support for Organizing and Economic Development Efforts.
CHICAGO (September 20, 2004)
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Letter from Cardinal
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
During the weekend of Nov. 12-14, Catholics and religious leaders across the nation will observe the ninth annual National Donor Sabbath. This special weekend raises awareness, through religious communities, of the urgent need for organ and tissue donation.
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October 2004
Fr. William Woestman Honored by Canon Law Society of America
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TWO ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO SCHOOLS NAMED BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHICAGO (September 17, 2004)
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September 2004
VATICAN REPRESENTATIVE TO SPEAK IN CHICAGO ABOUT SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL DECREE ON ECUMENISM
7 p.m. on Thursday, September 30 – Archbishop Quigley Seminary Auditorium
CHICAGO (September 28, 2004)
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Hospital Chaplain and Pastor, Fr. Edward Fitzgerald, Dies Was Professor and Dean at Archdiocesan Seminaries
CHICAGO (September 27, 2004)
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August 2004
SUSAN BURRITT JOINS ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING FOR THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CHICAGO (August 26, 2004)
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BISHOP RAYMOND E. GOEDERT named TEMPORARY VICAR GENERAL for the archdiocese of chicago
CHICAGO (August 20, 2004)
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COLLEEN DOLAN JOINS ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO AS DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
CHICAGO (August 19, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESAN VICAR GENERAL AND AUXILiARY BISHOP MOST REV. EDWIN M. CONWAY DIES AT THE AGE OF 70
CHICAGO (August 9, 2004)
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Background on Bishop Conway »
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Most Reverend Edwin Conway, Vicar General of the Archdiocese, died on Monday morning, August 9, 2004
Chicago (August 10, 2004 )
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Interactive Database Added To Archdiocese’s Web Site
Other Improvements Implemented With More Planned
CHICAGO (August 2, 2004)
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JULY 2004
New Assistant Superintendent Appointed for archdiocese of chicago’s Secondary Schools
CHICAGO (July 21, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE PUBLISHES FIRST EDITION OF "A GUIDE TO CATHOLIC CHICAGO" Will Become Annual Publication
CHICAGO (July 6, 2004)
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JUNE
2004
ARCHDIOCESE'S FAMILY MINISTRIES OFFICE IS ONE SPONSOR OF NEW MARRIAGE RESOURCES WEBSITE
CHICAGO (June 15, 2004)
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CATHOLIC CONFERENCE REAFFIRMS POSITION ON EXEMPTION FROM CONTRACEPTIVE MANDATE
SPRINGFIELD (June 2, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TRAVELS TO FRANCE TOMORROW FOR 60 th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings/Battle of Normandy June 3 - 7, 2004
CHICAGO (June 2, 2004)
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NEW CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL MODEL TO SERVE WAUKEGAN/NORTH CHICAGO
CHICAGO (June 4, 2004)
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MAy 2004
FOURTEEN MEN ORDAINED PRIESTS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO (May 18, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDSTATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Re: Response to media reports about current litigation in the Diocese of Belleville
Chicago (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE MEDICALLY UNINSURED
CHICAGO (May 14, 2004)
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" WHEN I WAS SICK YOU CARED FOR ME "
PASTORAL STATEMENT ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
"COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK"
FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Chicago (May 14, 2004 )
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"Ad limina" visit to Rome
Vice Chancellor and CBS Channel 2 Report From Rome
Channel 2's Pilgrimage of Faith Weblog - a combination of reports from CBS 2's Jay Levine and writings from Vice Chancellor John Treanor of the Archdiocese of Chicago, can be viewed by visiting cbs2chicago.com. Both are overseas in Rome for this pilgrimage.
"Ad limina" visit to Rome involves Catholic bishops from three states CARDINAL GEORGE, AUXILIARY BISHOPS TRAVEL TOMORROW TO ROME
CHICAGO (May 21, 2004)
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Cardinal George's Remarks to the Holy Father
Attached is the text of Cardinal George's May 28 remarks to Pope John Paul II during the ad limina visit of bishops from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Pope's Address to Bishops of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin
Attached is the address John Paul II delivered May 28 to the U.S. bishops of the ecclesiastical provinces of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin at the conclusion of their ad limina visit to Rome.
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Expectant mothers and unborn children to receive blessing from Cardinal
MOTHER'S DAY MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS WILL CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF LIFE
Sunday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2010 E. 79 th St.
CHICAGO (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TO ISSUE STATEMENT ON THE MEDICALLY UNINSURED AT SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL BREAKFAST AND PRESS CONFERENCE
CHICAGO (May 7, 2004)
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CARDINAL PLANS VISITS TO ROME, NORMANDY
Ad limina visit to Rome involves Catholic bishops from three states in May
Visit for 60 th anniversary of Normandy victory takes place in early June
CHICAGO (April 21, 2004)
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April 2004
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO TO HOST POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION FORUM IN MORTON GROVE ON THURSDAY,
MAY 6
CHICAGO (April 20, 2004)
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THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 30 :
AMATE HOUSE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY HONORING YOUNG ADULTS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, FAITH AND COMMUNITY
CHICAGO (April 26, 2004)
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CARDINAL GEORGE WILL CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK LITURGIES; PRESIDE AT HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES
CHICAGO (April 2, 2004)
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ALICIA JUAREZ NAMED NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
CHICAGO (April 1, 2004)
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National Donate Life Month in April 2004
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
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March 2004
NEW MODEL OF CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDUCATION
FOR SOUTHEAST SUBURBS SET TO LAUNCH IN AUGUST
East-west campus model to help meet changing needs of area families
CHICAGO (March 22, 2004)
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Fact
Sheet for Southeast Suburban Catholic Schools Initiative »
STATEMENT FROM SR. ANITA BAIRD
OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Re: Reports of racist slurs by members of Chicago Fire Department
CHICAGO (March 18, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE LAUNCHES ANNUAL APPEAL TO HELP
SUPPORT MINISTRIES
CHICAGO (March 18, 2004)
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His Eminence, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco
Varela
Archbishop of Madrid
Bailen 8
28071 Madrid
SPAIN
CHICAGO (March 15, 2004)
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Catholic Dioceses Ask State Lawmakers to: Support Driver's Licenses
for Undocumented; Address Rising Medical Malpractice Premiums
CHICAGO (March 23, 2004)
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Support House Bill 4003
- Allows Certain Undocumented Persons to Receive an Illinois Drivers'
License
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Statement Regarding Taking
Action Concerning Medical Malpractice Premiums
March 23, 2004
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Friday Abstinence Suspended This Friday
For The Feast of St. Joseph
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Cardinal Ratzinger Says U.S. Bishops' Statement On Catholics In Political Life ‘Very Much In Harmony' With General Principles Sent By Congregation
http://www.usccb.org »
Msgr. Fay Urges Support For Federal Marriage Amendment
http://www.usccb.org »
USCCB statement re: Marriage and Same Sex Unions
Issued by USCCB, November 12, 2003
www.usccb.org »
Cardinal on Gay Marriage
CARDINAL WRITES ON MARRIAGE IN LATEST EDITION OF CATHOLIC NEW WORLD
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Re: Protests of those supporting gay marriage
February 14, 2004
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
Re: Protests of those supporting gay marriage
February 14, 200
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February 2004
ROMAN CATHOLIC
SEASON OF LENT BEGINS TODAY
CHICAGO (February 25, 2004)
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Cardinal's letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
CHICAGO ( February 15, 2004)
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FR. THOMAS FRANZMAN NAMED
DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION, CATECHESIS AND WORSHIP
CHICAGO (February 5, 2004)
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January 2004
ARCHDIOCESE ANNOUNCES ANTI-RACISM STRATEGIC PLAN
Goals to Recognize and Eliminate Institutional Racism
Plan Part of “Racial Justice Week” Initiatives January
18-25
CHICAGO (January 23, 2004)
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STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE, O.M.I.
RE: Fr. John Calicott and Holy Angels Parish and School
CHICAGO (January 23, 2004)
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ARCHDIOCESE
RELEASES RESULTS OF CHICAGO’S COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL
AUDIT OF CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE
Nationwide Audit Results Reported By the USCCB’s Office
of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board
During Washington, D.C. Press Conference
(CHICAGO) January 6, 2004
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Archdiocese
of Chicago Compliance Report »
ARCHDIOCESE
OF CHICAGO TO RELEASE RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT ON CLERICAL
SEXUAL ABUSE
NEWS CONFERENCE TO COINCIDE WITH WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS CONFERENCE
REPORTING ON NATIONAL RESULTS
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CARDINAL'S LETTER
FOR JAN. 3-4
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STATEMENT OF ARCHDIOCESAN CHANCELLOR JIMMY M. LAGO
RE: Landmarking of St. Gelasius Church by Chicago City Council
(CHICAGO) January 14, 2004
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SUNDAY,
JANUARY 18 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 IS RACIAL JUSTICE WEEK IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO,
CULMINATING IN “DWELL
IN MY LOVE SUNDAY” ON THE 25TH. PARISHES AND SCHOOLS IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE WILL RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS OF ISSUES OF RACIAL AND
ETHNIC INJUSTICES.
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for Racial Justice website»
LOCAL TEENS JOIN "MARCH FOR LIFE" IN WASHINGTON: JANUARY
20-24
The Archdiocese of Chicago's Respect Life and Youth Ministry
Offices are co-sponsoring a four-day pilgrimage for teens from January
20-24 to participate in the annual "March for Life" in Washington,
D.C. Motorcoaches will transport the young people to Washington.
- Tuesday, January 20: 7 p.m., Young people gather at Queen of
All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash, Chicago, for Mass and
send-off.
- Wednesday, January 21: Morning arrival in Washington, D.C.
Drop off luggage at Hyatt Regency-Crystal City. Afternoon sight
seeing. Gather at 3 p.m. for hotel check-in. Bus departs for Catholic
University and John Paul II Cultural Institute. 8 p.m., Mass for
Life at Catholic University.
- Thursday, January 22: 10 a.m., Mass for Illinois participants
with Cardinal George and Illinois Bishops at St. Aloysius Church.
Noon, March for Life rally. 1:30-3 p.m., March for Life procession
from Washington Monument to the Capitol. Afternoon, visit with
senators and representatives. Evening, tour/Reconciliation service
at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
- Friday, January 23: 7 p.m. Depart Washington.
- Saturday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m., Arrival at Queen of All Saints.
Ecumenical Prayer Service Highlights The Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity
How
Can the Church Recover its Moral Voice?
A presentation with Fr. Louis Cameli and Cardinal
George
This presentation will take place from 3-5 p.m. on
Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Cardinal Bernardin Early
Childhood Learning Center,
1651 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago.
Although the misconduct scandals of the last two years lend
a special urgency to the question of the Church's moral voice,
other issues, such as respect for life, cloning, marriage,
justice, and peace, are also ongoing in today's society.
Fr. Louis Cameli, director of ongoing formation for priests,
will talk about the church's responsibility and mission in
light of these issues. Cardinal George will offer a response
to the presentation, with time for questions and comments
from the audience.
This presentation is geared toward priests, deacons, professional
lay ministers, parish leadership, and other interested Catholics.
All are welcome!
A free-will offering will be collected for the Catholic Campaign
for Human Development.
ARCHDIOCESAN MASS FOR LIFE- Saturday 01/17
at 7 p.m.
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., will be the principal celebrant at
the Second Annual Archdiocesan Mass for Life at St. Mary of the Angels
Church, 1850 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago. The Mass precedes prayer
services and vigils scheduled in parishes throughout the archdiocese
the week of January 20-24 marking the 31st anniversary of Roe v Wade,
observed on January 22th.
Dear Father,
Each year, the annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
is held in parishes across the country. The proceeds from this collection
go to support the work of pastoral projects in Latin America and
the Caribbean. For the first time, the Archdiocese of Chicago will
be participating in this work of solidarity the weekend of January
17-18, 2004.
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