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Announcements

Death Announcements

We are saddened to announce the death of Marion McLynn, wife of retired Deacon Michael McLynn, class of 1974. Marion died on February 3, 2019. She was 83.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 23, at St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park. A memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Louise.

May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. 
Please keep the McLynn family in your prayers.

Events

Discerning the call to the Diaconate

The Institute for Diaconal Studies will be hosting a series of Exploring the Diaconate sessions. It is a time to pray, discuss and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue. Men and their wives, if married, are invited to attend any of the sessions.

No registration is required. See the schedule below.

  • Tuesday, February 19, 7:30pm
    St. Aloysius, Chicago (Vicariate III)
    Gonzaga Hall (1510 N. Claremont)
  • Tuesday, March 5, 7:30pm
    St. Barbara, Brookfield (Vicariate IV)
    Parish Center, Music Room
  • Sunday, March 24, 12:45pm — Join us for mass, 11:30am
    St. Damian, Oak Forest (Vicariate V)
    Pastoral Center, Franciscan Room (Basement)
  • Tuesday, April 2, 7:30pm
    Office of the Diaconate, Forest Park (Vicariate IV)
    St. Bernardine (816 Marengo Ave.), Convent Dining Room
  • Wednesday, April 10, 7:30pm
    St. Barnabas, Chicago (Vicariate V)
    Church Hall (Basement)
  • Sunday, April 14, 2:45pm — Join us for mass, 1:30pm
    St. Henry, Chicago (Vicariate II)
    Church, Room 101
  • Tuesday, April 30, 7:30pm
    IDS Office, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein (Vicariate I)
    Prist Center (Building 201-P)

For more information contact Deacon Bob Puhala, bpuhala@usml.edu or 847.837.4564 or visit us at www.usml.edu. 

April

Women’s retreat
Apr. 26-28, 2019

The Annual Women of the Diaconate Community Retreat will be held April 26-28 at Stritch Retreat House at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein. 

The retreat will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and close with Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The theme of this year’s retreat will be “The World is Bursting with Wonder and Wisdom: The Spiritual Practice of Paying Attention” and will be led by Barbara Mahany.

To reserve a place, call Stritch at (847) 566-6060 no later than April 1.

June

Save the date
Jun. 1, 2019

Diaconate Convocation 2019 will be held Saturday, June 1, at St. John Brebeuf Parish. Stay tuned for more details regarding registration and workshops.

PHOTOS FROM PAST EVENTS

Deacon Paul Spalla, class of 1978, delivers the homily at the St. Lawrence Mass at St. John Church in Glenwood. (Photos courtesy of Deacon Hans Goeckner)
Deacon Guillermo Mendizabal, class of 1993, offers the cup of precious blood during Mass. (Photo courtesy of Deacon Hans Goeckner)
More than 130 deacons and wives enjoyed the hospitality at St. John Church for the 2018 St. Lawrence Festival of Ordination. (Photo courtesy of Deacon Hans Goeckner)
Deacon Colin Huie, class of 2018, along with his wife Sarah and children, attended their first St. Lawrence Day. (Photo courtesy of Deacon Hans Goeckner)
Deacons from across the archdiocese line up before the Sunrise Prayer Service Mass on Saturday, August 25 at Oakwood Beach.
Liturgical dancers perform during the Sunrise Prayer Service organized by the Black Deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday, August 25 at Oakwood Beach.
Liturgical dancers and deacons line up during the Sunrise Prayer Service organized by the Black Deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday, August 25 at Oakwood Beach.