Holy Name Cathedral
Special Mass For Expectant Mothers Held At Holy Name
As if they’re not already glowing, about a dozen women – some very close to their delivery date – walked toward the front of Holy Name Cathedral at the invitation of Cardinal George. Among them was Patty Stevens.
Roger Ebert ‘Had A Heart Big Enough To Accept And Love All’
Hundreds gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Monday to say a final farewell to Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert.
Ebert Funeral Set For Monday At Holy Name
The funeral for legendary Chicago Sun-Times film Critic Roger Ebert will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Holy Name Cathedral, according to a press release from a publicist for Ebert’s family.
Palm Sunday Draws Big Crowd At Holy Name Cathedral
Frances Cardinal George greeted each and every parishioner, and says he has gotten a chance to rest up since he came back from Rome. He says he’s pleased with the choice they made, saying they needed someone humble with a lot of vigor.
Protesters Use Pink Smoke To Protest Lack Of Women In Catholic Leadership
As cardinals meet in Rome to elect a new Pope, Catholic women have been staging protests at the Vatican and around the U.S. to illustrate the lack of female inclusion in the Church’s hierarchy.
Pope’s Resignation A Shock For Many Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down has surprised many Catholics around the world, including church leadership in Chicago.
Chicago Churches Comforting Mourners After Newtown Tragedy
Churches in Chicago have been a gathering place today for people looking for comfort, and answers.
Cardinal George Thinking Ahead To Retirement As He Undergoes Cancer Treatment
For the first time since being diagnosed with cancer and beginning a long and difficult course of treatment, Cardinal Francis George was speaking out about his fight for life, as well as his future.
Cardinal George: ‘Society Will Be The Worse For It’ If Gay Marriage Legalized
Cardinal Francis George, speaking Sunday at a mass to celebrate the golden anniversaries of more than 400 couples, used the celebration as a platform to reiterate the Catholic Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage.
Couples To Celebrate 50th Anniversaries, Renew Vows At Holy Name Cathedral
Hundreds of couples will be celebrating a wonderful life-moment on Sunday at Holy Name Cathedral.
Protesters March To Cardinal’s Home To Support Nuns In Dispute With Vatican
About 60 Catholic activists marched from Holy Name Cathedral to Cardinal George’s residence as a show of support for the nation’s nuns, whom the Vatican accuses of having serious doctrinal problems.
Activists Rally For Same Sex Marriage Outside Holy Name Cathedral
Just days after state lawmakers introduced legislation to legalize gay marriage in Illinois, Chicago’s Gay Liberation Network led a demonstration outside Holy Name Cathedral Sunday morning.
SNAP Protests After Priest Says Mass Amid Abuse Allegations
Members of the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests were handing out leaflets outside Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday.
Protest Called Off After Apology From Cardinal
Though they found Francis Cardinal George’s apology for linking gay rights activists to the KKK “woefully inadequate,” a group that had planned to protest outside Holy Name Cathedral Sunday has canceled the protest.
Activists Plan To Protest At Holy Name Over Cardinal’s KKK Comments
The controversy has persisted into the new year surrounding Francis Cardinal George’s remarks comparing the gay rights movement to the Ku Klux Klan.
End Of The World? Chicagoans Skeptical
A California preacher says Saturday is the end of the world, but some Chicagoans are skeptical, even though billboards are posted locally to reinforce the end-of-the-world warning.
Demonstrators To Protest At Holy Name For Women Priests
Demonstrators will be outside Holy Name Cathedral Tuesday afternoon, when priests of the Chicago Archdiocese celebrate mass in preparation for Holy Week.
Ashes On-The-Go
Christians in Chicago are pausing to reflect on their lives and their faith. Many of those who could not find the time to make it to their church had their faith find them instead.
6 Arrested At Valentine’s Day Same-Sex Marriage Protest
Six people arrested on Valentine’s Day during a gay rights demonstration at a Cook County marriage license office downtown have a court date — St. Patrick’s Day.
Fans Pay Last Respects At Santo’s Funeral
Family, friends and fans gathered at Holy Name Cathedral Friday morning to honor the life of Cubs legend Ron Santo.



