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OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL FIRE 50th ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCES

Our Lady of the Angels memorial stands in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. The wings of the memorial contain the names and burial locations of the children who died in the fire. Observances commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels School fire that occurred on December 1, 1958, have been held. Read about these services, the sponsoring groups and the history surrounding this event by clicking on the links below. Friends of OLA Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Resolution Adopted by the City Council of the City of Chicago Our Lady of the Angles School Fire History Archdiocese of Chicago's Archives & Records Center

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Twelve Men Ordained as Deacons Cardinal George ordained 12 men to the Order of Deacon November 1 during ceremonies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. This is the last step for these seminarians in their preparation for priesthood. For the next year they will serve as deacons in parishes throughout the Archdiocese.

The new deacons are: Front row (l to r) Paul Stemn, Benjamin Arevalos, Juan Carlos Arrieta, Sergio de la Torre Carrillo. Second row (l to r) Emmanuel David Galeana, Augustine Mahonge, Andrew Smith, Back row (l to r) Andrzej Nowicki, Michael Grisolano, Matthew Nemchausky, Michael Owen and Karol Tybor; far left side in back; Rev. August Belauskas, Seminary Vice Rector and far right side in back; Very Rev. Dennis Lyle, Seminary Rector/President.

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“ANTORCHA GUADALUPANA” – GUADALUPE TORCH RUN
Torch Runners from Throughout the Archdiocese to Gather at the
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Chicago, IL (December 2, 2008) – After an 8 p.m. Mass, the annual torch run in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas, will take place beginning at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, December 11, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1150 North River Road, Des Plaines.
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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO FOR 38 YEARS
Chicago, IL (November 10, 2008) – The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to help strengthen families and communities throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. This important work is made possible by donations from Catholic parishioners who are being asked to be as generous as possible this Thanksgiving season with their financial gifts to the annual CCHD collection the weekend of November 22 and 23. In 2007, ninety-five percent of Archdiocesan parishes participated in the CCHD collection.
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Event Highlights

Special Celebration of 45th Anniversary of the Liturgy Constitution The Office for Divine Worship and Liturgy Training Publications invite you to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy with a festive banquet and symposium. More information and Register for 45th Anniversary >>