Paul Kalchik
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Avondale Priest Who Burned Gay Flag Removed From Church
"It has become clear to me that Fr. Kalchik must take time away from the parish to receive pastoral support so his needs can be assessed," the archbishop of Chicago said in a statement.
‘It’s Not OK To Demonize A Whole Community’: Ald. Deb Mell Condemns Avondale Priest For Burning Gay Flag
The alderman also called for the priest to be removed from the church.
‘Peaceful’ Protest Planned In Front Of Avondale Church After Priest Burned Gay Flag, Made Homophobic Comments
Mell, who is openly lesbian, said the priest's move "needs to be counteracted with a peaceful, loving and compassionate response."