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How to Stay Safe at the Pool This Summer

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is a leading cause of death in children. Misconceptions about drowning can cause people to let their guard down when at a pool or on vacation. Knowing the best prevention measures and [read more...]

Vocation Office Update

The Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes these priests ordained on May 20, 2023 who begin their parish assignments on July 1: Fr. Kevin Gregus, Two Holy Martyrs, Chicago Fr. Daniel Korenchan, St. Elizabeth Seton, Orland Hills Fr. Michael Mehringer, Queen of [read more...]

Arson Damages Chapel at Guadalupe Shrine in Des Plaines

By Joyce Duriga | Editor, Chicago Catholic Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Since the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is outdoors and is open 24 hours a day, someone is almost always there praying, no matter the hour. [read more...]

Scenes & Songs from OLW Kindergarten Graduation

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Kindergarten Graduation took place in a packed Father Mackin Center this morning. It was a joyous celebration of Catholic education, featuring some of the songs and prayers our students learned during the 2022-23 school year. [read more...]

Scenes from OLW’s Outdoor Family Mass

It was a beautiful, warm and breezy celebration of The Solemnity of Most Holy Trinity Sunday morning. A large gathering of smiling Waysiders came out to enjoy 9:30 Family Mass in the great outdoors.

Baby Bottles Due: June 17 & 18

It’s time to return the baby bottle you picked up on May 6-7! The bottles are due back on the weekend of Father’s Day (June 17-18). Please drop your cash or check filled bottles into the baskets that will be [read more...]

Bible Study: Insightful Preview of Sunday’s Readings

Kathleen Miller leads the congregation in prayer, focusing on the names of the Father, Sun, Sun and Holy Spirit. The group prays for protection, strength, and wisdom in the name of the Holy Spirit, who is the source of all [read more...]

What is an AED?

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device. It delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when it detects an abnormal rhythm and changes the rhythm back to normal. AEDs help people who have a [read more...]

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, June 11, is our next monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. Most-needed items include: pasta noodles & sauce canned tuna & chicken canned vegetables soup [read more...]

Second Collection for Priests’ Health & Retirement

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, With Father’s Day right around the corner, I am reminded not only of the importance of the many fathers who tend to their families in our archdiocese, but also of our parish priests who [read more...]