Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Solidarity

In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Catholic bishops of the United States identify the four main principles of the Church’s social teaching and apply them to some concrete issues. This is not to tell the faithful [read more...]

Made to Serve

I thought it often in my first year as a mother, when I was every day discovering what this new life of parenthood looked and felt like: doing anything with kids is a hundred times harder than doing it without [read more...]

What Does It Mean To Walk With Moms In Need?

We have used the term Walking With Moms in Need quite a bit at Respect Life. But what does it really mean and who is behind it? In short, Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based USCCB initiative [read more...]

Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time (School Mass, Grandparents Day)

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

40 Hours of Adoration For Life

“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? ~Mt 26:40 Our Lady of the Wayside’s Respect Life Ministry is hosting 40 Hours of Perpetual Adoration for Life, beginning on Sunday, October 20 at 7 PM, until Tuesday, [read more...]

Recognition Mass for Youth Altar Servers

  Serving at the altar can open hearts to the sacred. To recognize youth altar servers’ dedication and commitment to this important ministry, Bishop Jeffrey Grob invites Vicariate I youth altar servers and their families to a Mass and simple [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

That Man Is You: Joyful Service

Calling all OLW Men looking to grow in faith and strengthen your family relationships. You’re invited to attend the next That Man is You meeting in the OLW Gathering Place, this Saturday, October 19, from 7:00 – 8:30 am. No cost. Bring [read more...]

World Mission Sunday 2024, Letter From Cardinal Cupich

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today we join with every diocese around the globe to celebrate World Mission Sunday. This day of prayer and action supports the vitality and growth of the Church everywhere, but especially the most remote [read more...]