On November 13, 2020, our community was blessed to celebrate the Episcopal ordination of Bishop Bob at Holy Name Cathedral. Because it was at the height of the pandemic, very few guests were able to be present, but we were so grateful to be able to safely host and celebrate with those who were able…
Category: Community Milestones
Br. Matt Professes First Vows!
Our little Franciscan community celebrated a great milestone as Br. Matt DeAngelis became the first male member of the Franciscans of the Eucharist to profess First Vows on August 2, 2020, the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels! First Vows in our community is typically held in the church in the presence of family…
Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia Profess Final Vows!
Peace! On Sunday October 4, 2015, Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia professed Final Vows as Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago! We are grateful to God! The sisters are very grateful as well to all of their family, friends and benefactors for their support and prayers over the years. Click here to read the Catholic…
Sr. Jaime Professes First Vows!
Peace! Sr. Jaime professed her first vows on September 10, 2015. Our friend Fr. Rob Schultz, Pastor of St. Beatrice Parish in Schiller Park, IL, wrote an article for their local news magazine, People and Places. Here is the transcript of Fr. Rob’s article, which mentions Sr. Jaime. Thanks Fr. Rob! COMMITMENT IS NOT A…
Rest in Peace, Cardinal George
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop Emeritus of Chicago, passed away on Friday April 17 at 10:45 a.m. after a long battle with cancer. You can read more about the life and legacy of Cardinal George by clicking here. Please pray for the repose of his soul. We are grateful for the friendship, prayers and tremendous…
Welcome Kevin and Sr. Jess
Peace! We are updating the home page and didn’t want to loose this great picture of Fr. Bob with Kevin and Sr. Jess! Kevin began postulancy on October 4, 2014; Sr. Jess began the novitiate on September 8, 2014. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue in their formation journeys!
Welcome (soon to be) Archbishop Blase Cupich, Thank you Cardinal George!
Peace! Today Francis Cardinal George introduced his successor! His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Spokane, Washington, Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, as the ninth Archbishop of Chicago, the Vatican announced today (September 20, 2014). Archbishop Cupich will be installed as Archbishop of Chicago on November 18, 2014, at Holy Name Cathedral. Our…
IRL Features Our Community
Peace! Recently the Institute on Religious Life featured our community in their publication, Religious Life. Thanks to Rachel for coming out to visit and for her great article! Institute on Religious Life Article