CATHOLICS COME HOME CHICAGO RETURNS
WITH MAJOR MULTI-MEDIA EVANGELIZATION APPROACH
Chicago, IL (August 12, 2010)
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FIVE SIMULTANEOUS BACK TO SCHOOL SUNRISE PRAYER SERVICES TO BE
CONDUCTED AT CHICAGO LAKEFRONT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
All Catholic Parishes in Archdiocese to Ring Church Bells at 8 a.m.
Chicago, IL (August 11, 2010)
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ALL ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS READY TO OPEN THIS FALL
New Preschool Programs, Additional Grade Levels, a New Middle School and an Initiative Mark Changes
Chicago, IL (August 2, 2010)
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CONTRIBUTES $3,487,867.90
TO CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES AID FOR HAITI
Chicago, IL (July 21, 2010)
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ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICE FOR HISPANIC CATHOLICS
CELEBRATES 12TH NOCHE DE GALA
Chicago (July 13, 2010)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TO CELEBRATE SPECIAL TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
Chicago, IL (July 9, 2010)
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THEOLOGY-ON-TAP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVING THE FINEST IN SPEAKERS, CONVERSATION, AND THEOLOGY
For Young Adults (20s & 30s, Married & Single) - Begins July 11
Chicago, IL (July 7, 2010)
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ARCHDIOCESE ANNOUNCES REVISION OF DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM
New Design Responds to Evolving Role of Deacons
Chicago, IL (July 1, 2010)
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CATHOLICS COME HOME CHICAGO SUMMARY REPORT
Information from Responding Parishes Finds Increased Mass Attendance
Chicago, IL (June 23, 2010)
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS EXCEED NATIONAL STANDARDIZED ACHIEVEMENT TEST NORMS
Chicago, IL (May 25, 2010)
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CARDINAL GEORGE TO ORDAIN FOURTEEN MEN
FOR ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Ceremony Returns to Holy Name Cathedral on Saturday, May 22
Chicago, IL (May 19, 2010)
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Prominent inter-religious leaders decry Arizona’s anti-immigrant law and call for comprehensive immigration reform
Chicago, IL (May 12, 2010)
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Bishop Paprocki Responds To Recent Media Coverage
Regarding His 2007 Homily
Chicago, IL (May 12, 2010)
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AREA CATHOLICS PRESENTED WITH Awards for outstanding contributions TO CATECHESIS AND YOUTH MINISTRY
Chicago, IL (May 5, 2010)
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MOTHER’S DAY MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
AT HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL
Chicago, IL (May 5, 2010)
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Statement by Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I.
Archbishop of Chicago
On the appointment of Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago,
to the See of Springfield-in-Illinois.
April 20, 2010
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STATEMENT OF THE MOST REVEREND THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI
UPON HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE NINTH BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD IN ILLINOIS
April 20, 2010
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Statement of Rev. Michael Pfleger
Pastor, St. Sabina Parish
April 14, 2010
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Cardinal George's Reflection Delivered at the
Dr. King Prayer Service and Racial Justice Awards
April 7, 2010
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CARDINAL GEORGE ANNOUNCES FR. TOLTON CAUSE FOR SAINTHOOD
First American Diocesan Priest of African Descent
Chicago, IL (March 17, 2010) –
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CHICAGO CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
Catholic Men Invited to Daylong Event
Chicago, IL (March 9, 2010)
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OFFICE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE TO HONOR
BISHOP PERRY AND FATHER PFLEGER WITH
RACIAL JUSTICE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Chicago, IL (March 3, 2010)
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NEW START DATE FOR THERAPY GROUPS FOR ADULT SURVIVORS OF
CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE AND FAMILY MEMBERS
Archdiocesan Office of Assistance Ministry to Sponsor Sessions
Chicago, IL (February 4, 2010)
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATED WITH
MASS AT HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL
Chicago, IL (February 1, 2010
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CATHOLICS BEING “WELCOMED HOME” THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL (January 25, 2010)
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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO’S RESPECT LIFE OFFICE ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR 37th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROE V. WADE DECISION
Chicago, IL (January 15, 2010)
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TENTH ANNUAL CHICAGO ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE CELEBRATES THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Chicago, IL (January 15, 2010)
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PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS SISTERS AND BROTHERS TO HOLD PRAYER SERVICE DURING NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK
Groups to Ask President Obama and Elected Officials to Act on Immigration Reform
Chicago, IL (January 4, 2010)
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Archdiocese of Chicago

Office of the Archbishop

April 10, 2010

The Honorable Zygmunt Matynia
Consul General of the Republic of Poland
1530 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610

Dear Consul General Matynia:

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear that President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria had been killed in an airplane crash earlier today, along with so many other Polish government officials, military officers, and cultural and business leaders. I offer my deepest condolences to you and to the families, friends and colleagues of those who died so tragically. At the same time, I extend my sympathy to the people of the Republic of Poland and of Polonia throughout the world, particularly here in the Archdiocese of Chicago, as they grieve the sudden and overwhelming loss of so many of their brothers and sisters. When I celebrate Mass this weekend, I will remember in a special way all those who perished and all who are filled with sorrow at this profound moment of loss for Poles everywhere.

This disaster took the lives of people who were on their way to remember other leaders of the Polish nation who had been murdered seven decades earlier in the massacre at Katyn Forest. I learned earlier today that Mr. Wojciech Seweryn, the artist whose father was killed at Katyn and who led the project to construct a Katyn memorial at Saint Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, was among those who lost his life in this terrible accident. May they be forever remembered for this final act of generosity and solidarity, and may God reward them eternally for their love.

I pray that the Lord, whose Resurrection we celebrate during this season, and who brings life out of death and hope out of despair, will have mercy on all who died and grant consolation and peace to those who mourn.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Archbishop of Chicago

News Releases - 2010

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