Archdiocese of Chicago
Father Pfleger’s Supporters Take Fight To The Archdiocese Calling For South Side Priest’s Reinstatement
Pfleger was asked to step down in October as the Archdiocese investigates claims the popular South Side pastor and activist sexually abused a minor.
Pilsen Parishioners Take Fight To Save Beloved St. Adalbert Statue To Cardinal’s Feet At Protest
As Cardinal Blase Cupich spoke at a fundraiser for immigrants at St. Ignatius, Polish and Mexican parishioners protested outside to save a statue in a church the archdiocese forced to close.
St. Sabina Church Members Vow To ‘Stand With Mike’ After Father Michael Pfleger Removed For Another Child Sex Abuse Allegation
Longtime church members say they will continue to support Father Michael Pfleger following a new allegation of child sex abuse filed against the pastor.
Father Michael Pfleger Removed From St. Sabina Again As Another Child Sex Abuse Allegation Investigated
The new allegation comes after Pfleger was investigated for similar allegations and ultimately cleared in 2021. The priest said he is "completely innocent" of the latest allegation.
Pilsen Parishioners Camping Outside Former Catholic Church To Block Archdiocese From Removing Beloved La Pietà Statue
For years, Polish and Mexican parishioners fought side by side the save St. Adalbert's church. Now, they're fighting to keep a statue there. "I was ready to chain myself to the gate."
Chicago Archdiocese To Pay $1.75 Million To Woman Who Says Priest Sexually Abused Her At South Side Catholic School
A woman who said disgraced priest Robert Boley abused her at the defunct St. Cyril Catholic School in Woodlawn "demonstrated tremendous courage coming forward," her attorneys said. Boley was linked to other abuse scandals in Los Angeles before working in Chicago.
Pilsen Food Pantry Struggles To Find Permanent Home After Archdiocese Meets Its Offer With ‘Radio Silence,’ Leader Says
The pantry has served hundreds of people weekly out of a former church building for two years rent-free. Now, it's trying to buy part of the site for $500,000, but the archdiocese "just blows us off," its leader said.
Catholic And Queer: Affirmed Church Group Creating A Welcoming Space For LGBTQ Chicagoans
The group is building bridges between Catholicism and LGBTQ Chicagoans. "We are accepting here, we're inclusive and we have a space for you if you're interested."
St. Timothy Parish In West Ridge, Closed Last Year In Merger, Sold To Jewish Elementary School
The Jewish school in North Park bought the St. Timothy campus on Washtenaw Avenue for $2.95 million earlier this year.
Our Lady Of Victory Church Should Be A Protected Chicago Landmark, Northwest Side Group Says
A petition calls on elected officials to work with the city to grant the church landmark status, and it's been suggested to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Suburban Catholic Schools Lifting Mask Mandate After Archdiocese Punished Principal For Saying They’re Optional
The mask mandate will be lifted for Catholic schools in Lake County and suburban Cook County, but not in Chicago, Evanston or Oak Park where health departments require masks.
Catholic School Principal Removed By Archdiocese After Telling Students Masks Are Optional, Parents Say
Parents on the Far Southwest Side are protesting the archdiocese's decision to put Queen of Martyrs Principal M. Jacob “Doc” Mathius on administrative leave after he told students the school’s mask mandate was ending.
Ahead Of Last Mass At Our Lady Of Victory Church, Jefferson Park Community Vows To Preserve Historical Building
After the Archdiocese of Chicago announced the closure of Our Lady Of Victory, parishioners appealed to the Vatican but lost their bid. Its last Mass is Sunday.
After 120 Years, Bronzeville Catholic Church Prepares To Close Its Doors For Good
Corpus Christi Catholic Church will close in July, part of a larger effort from the Archdiocese of Chicago to consolidate struggling parishes.
Father Pfleger Reinstated At St. Sabina Church After Archdiocese Finds ‘No Reason To Suspect’ He’s Guilty Of Sex Abuse
Pfleger, who has led St. Sabina since 1981, is set to return to the pulpit June 5. "I’m so relieved and glad that this nightmare is over," he said.
Jefferson Park Polish Catholic Church Appeals Archdiocese’s Decision To Combine Northwest Side Parishes
Parishioners at St. Constance Parish and School say they worry merging with a nearby church will undermine some of their long-held traditions.
Mercy Hospital Sale Finalized, Saving Historic Bronzeville Hospital From Closing
Mercy must remain a full-service hospital, according to the agreement. New owners will meet with residents, activists and medical professionals Tuesday.
Rev. Thomas Hurley Stepping Down As Pastor Of Old St. Patrick’s Church For Health Reasons: ‘This Has Been The Hardest Decision Of My Life’
Hurley has led the West Loop parish since 2007. "I need some time to step away from the arena in order to re-examine my life and care for myself, and I believe the time is now."
Father Pfleger, Refusing To ‘Wait In Silence’ During Sexual Abuse Investigation, Prepares To Return To Ministering
The reverend, who was removed from his South Side parish in January and is facing three-decades-old sexual abuse claims, maintains his innocence.
2 Little Village Churches Will Become 1 Parish, Archdiocese Announces
On July 1, Epiphany Roman Catholic Church and Good Shepard Catholic Church will merge into a single parish. The move follows other church consolidations in the area.
