California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational resources and parish-based resources, citing attacks on marriage and the decline of faith in the Eucharist as the reasons behind the initiative. CLICK ON TITLE FOR FULL STORY

James Connolly was a great storyteller and an Olympic award-winning triple jumper! CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL STORY.

A new film focusing on the transformative power of the Eucharist will be hitting the big screen this June. Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of the Eucharist through dialogue with notable Catholic figures by exploring the biblical origins of the Eucharist and sharing personal stories from those whose lives have been impacted by the Blessed Sacrament. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Bishop Joseph Strickland has been tapped as a keynote speaker for this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual gathering of grassroots activists, media influencers, and elected Republican officials. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join the Illinois March for Life on April 17, 2024 in Springfield, IL. Together, we march to empower women to choose life, and to defend the dignity of the unborn. Join us as we march for both mom and baby! CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The First National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17-24, 2024. This is a pivotal moment in both American history and the legacy of the Catholic Church. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1:00–3:00 pm at St. Theresa Dolan Center Gymnasium, 455 N. Benton, Palatine, IL for the 11th Annual March for Life, sponsored by Northwest Families for Life, local churches and the Knights of Columbus! CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE life-saving campaign this fall. From September 27 – November 5, HELP SAVE LIVES by praying for an end to abortion in your community. Will you be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves? CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

A rosary rally will be held in the Cincinnati are on August 6 to help defeat an amendment that would enshrine a ‘right’ to abortion in the state. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

March with NorthWest Families for Life in the Palatine Hometown Parade on July 1, 2023. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

This weekend, March 10–11, EWTN News and Franciscan University of Steubenville are partnering to host a conference titled “Journalism in a Post-Truth World,” focusing on the mission of Catholics in the journalistic and media industries. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join us for the 2023 Illinois March for Life (formerly March for Life Chicago) at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL on Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 PM. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE life-saving campaign this spring. From February 22 (Ash Wednesday) – April 2 (Palm Sunday) 2023, HELP SAVE LIVES by praying for an end to abortion in your community. Will you be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves? CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The 3rd Annual MEN OF CHRIST in Illinois Conference will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Marytown Retreat and Conference Center in Libertyville, Illinois. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The 2022 Rosary Coast to Coast will take place on Sunday, October 9th, Start organizing Rosary rallies and register them at https://rosarycoasttocoast.com/. The rallies are encouraged to be in public places: along coasts and borders, at state capitols, in parks, on beaches, along busy streets as well as outside Churches and Shrines. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Saturday October 8, 2022 | 1:00–3:00pm | St. Theresa Dolan Center Gymnasium | 455 N. Benton Palatine, IL CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE life-saving campaign this coming fall. From September 28 – November 6, 2022, HELP SAVE LIVES by praying for an end to abortion in your community. Will you be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves? CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Amid attacks on Catholic churches and other security concerns surrounding a looming Supreme Court abortion case, the U.S. bishops are inviting Catholics to turn to prayer. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will observe Religious Freedom Week June 22-29 by encouraging Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The Holy See press office said on March 15: “On Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance at which he will preside at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Congratulations to Friar Paul Joseph Langevin OFM Conv. who was elected the 14th Minister Provincial of St. Bonaventure Province on January 31, 2022. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.