The diocese has retained Church Re-Imagined to conduct a listening process about the diverse needs, perspectives, and aspirations of the youth and families served by our diocesan youth programs. The listening process includes a survey, Zoom meetings, and in-person conversations open to all who would like to participate. Feel free to share this information with others who…
Dear Friends: With great pleasure, I am writing to tell you that earlier this afternoon, the Very Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, rector of St. John’s, Chicago, and dean of the Chicago North Deanery, was elected bishop of Rochester on the fifth ballot by the people of that diocese. The people of Rochester have seen in…
February 20, 2024 Dear Camp Chicago families and friends: I am writing today to share some Camp Chicago news with you. After prayerful discernment and discussion with camp staff, diocesan leaders and partners, we have decided that Camp Chicago will take a hiatus in 2024 so that we can have the time and space to…
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: Last summer, I wrote to you describing the ways in which I have reorganized the bishop’s staff to support our congregations. In that letter, I mentioned that we planned to add a fundraising and development officer to our staff team, and today I am delighted to…
Since April 2022, nearly 35,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas — most sent by buses chartered by the Texas state government. Many of the new arrivals have crossed the southern border of the United States fleeing violence and poverty and find themselves starting a new life in Illinois after being dropped…
Effective January 1, 2024, new paid leave ordinances are in effect for employers in the State of Illinois and Cook County. A third ordinance for the City of Chicago goes into effect July 1, 2024. Which ordinance your organization follows is based on geographical location. The following resources are intended to help employers determine which…
