From the Archbishop

Into Your Hands – November 2025

November 1, 2025

As a young seminarian serving at St. Agnes of Bohemia parish in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, I came to appreciate many customs and traditions that I had never heard of as the son of an Irish immigrant. One of these customs was la mordida or “the bite.” This custom is . . . .

Into Your Hands – October 2025

October 1, 2025

As a child, I shared a room with my younger brother. I have fond memories of waking up in the morning to the sound of our mother coming into our bedroom and pulling back the curtains on the window. She would sing . . .

Into Your Hands – September 2025

September 1, 2025

Way back in the early 1970s, there was an advertisement for Coca-Cola that became quite popular. The soda pop company had assembled young people from all over the world on a hilltop in Italy. Together . . . .

Into Your Hands – August 2025

August 1, 2025

Years ago, I heard the story of a little girl who grew up going to church with her mother every Sunday. Each week, the mother would try to keep her daughter entertained during the Mass by pointing out the different elements of the church and their worship. She would have her watch . . .

Into Your Hands – July 2025

July 1, 2025

What is the best remedy for us when we find ourselves overwhelmed by sadness, despair, or hopelessness? We have all heard it said . . .

Into Your Hands – June 2025

June 1, 2025

Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, I have found myself reflecting on his papal motto, “Miserando atque eligendo,” which basically translates to “having mercy and choosing him.” Pope Francis first chose this motto when . . .