Holy Family Parish

Priests from across the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather from June 18-21, 2018 to pray together, to renew and refresh their spirits and to reconnect to Jesus and to one another. During the convocation, priests will pray and worship together, listen to speakers and receive ongoing formation, which is part of their vocation. The theme for the convocation is “One in Christ: Brotherhood, Diversity, Gratitude.” Please click on the title link or picture for the Chicago Catholic news article on the event.

On Monday May 14, Illinois’s arm of the Poor People's Campaign, simultaneously alongside 39 other states, began six weeks of Nonviolent Direct Action at the capital with the goal of raising up moral voices with new narratives, showing faces and lifting voices of those impacted by the issues, and building an initial power base across the state. June 18 marks the final Monday of this 40-day work, and we are closing this moment with a culmination event locally in the Uptown community. We are beginning with a rally at the viaducts located at Wilson and Lake Shore Drive, a location where many homeless people were evicted last year as the city began repairs and now the city is trying to install bike lanes to prevent homeless people from returning. Following the rally, we are marching through the streets to the People’s Church for the second arm of the evening, the Interfaith Justice revival. This event is a culmination of the last six weeks, honoring those who have traveled to Springfield and risked arrest while also lifting testimonies from various faith traditions and impacted individuals, selections from a collective People’s Choir and other artists, moments of ritual centered on the need for collective action, and you, (which we are hugely excited) Rami Nashashibi, delivering our 20-minute keynote address. Please click on the title link or picture for more information.

Breakthrough: The Inspiring Story of Australia’s X Factor Priest Fr. Rob Galea Join us for the Theology on Tap 2018 kickoff event with Father Tom Rosica, Chief Executive Officer of Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation in Canada. Father Rosica will interview Father Rob Galea, musician, author, and founder of FRG Ministry. Father Rob will speak about his inspiring journey from troubled teen to Catholic priest and Australian idol. He will also be performing some of his music that made him an internet sensation in 2015 thanks to his audition for Australia’s X Factor. The event is free and every attendee will receive two drink tickets, appetizers, and excellent company! Please click on the title link or picture for more details and to register.

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