Chicago Faith News
In the archdioceses of Chicago and New Orleans, top leaders are encouraging their schools to place a new emphasis on teaching about racial justice, as well as the history of Black Catholics.
Black Catholics’ history: Will US Catholic schools teach it?
by: Kathryn Post July 27, 2020 (AP) — The history of Black Catholics in the U.S. is a dramatic mix of struggles and breakthroughs, but it has been largely ignoredRead More
The march, led by communities of faith, went past the lakefront, past...
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with interfaith march through iconic Grant Park
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, June 19, 2020 (RNS) — Selena Smith, 48, came downtown with three generations of her family and a large group from Salem Baptist Church ofRead More
Thousands of Chicago’s faithful marched Tuesday evening (June 2) in remembrance of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died as a result of police brutality, systemic racism and injustice.
‘The church will not be silent’: Clergy lead thousands in peaceful protest on Chicago’s South Side
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, June 3, 2020 (RNS) — Many of the protesters carried signs with messages inspired by their beliefs: “The church will not be silent.” “The JewishRead More
Chicago houses of worship cope with COVID-19
Chicago clergy on seeking God in the age of COVID-19: ‘The church has left the building’ (LIVE UPDATES) – Chicago Sun-Times
Here’s what’s happening today in the continuing spread of coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois. Read the article at Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago clergy on seeking God inRead More
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Pacific Garden Mission Serves Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 People: ‘I’m So Grateful To Be Here’ – WBBM News Radio
Pacific Garden Mission cooked Thanksgiving meal for 1,000 of its residents experiencing homelessness or addiction. Source: Pacific Garden Mission Serves Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 People: ‘I’m So Grateful To BeRead More
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Rev. Clay Evans, civil rights leader, evangelical broadcaster and gospel icon, dies at 94 – Chicago Sun-Times
Rev. Clay Evans was “a prophet, a priest, and a pastor to both parishioners and pastors,” said U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) Source: Rev. Clay Evans, civil rights leader, evangelicalRead More
Charles Lyons resigned as pastor of Armitage Baptist Church in Chicago...
Chicago pastor resigns after 1960s sex abuse revealed
by BP and Illinois Baptist staffs Chicago, Nov. 7, 2019 (BP) — A Chicago Southern Baptist pastor has resigned after disclosing his long-term sexual abuse of a minor in theRead More