Life & Family Evangelization Office

09/10/2026

Resources from the Catholic Conference of Illinois -- from the six Illinois bishops -- that will help you and your family in the new era of legal physician assisted su***de in Illinois.

Every human life is a sacred gift from God, deserving of dignity, love and protection from conception to natural death.

As Illinois prepares for a new law allowing assisted su***de to take effect this weekend (September 12), our Catholic response remains clear: when someone is suffering, we draw closer.

We accompany. We comfort. We care.

Compassion + Care - now and at the our of our death.

Learn more: https://www.ilcatholic.org/compassion-care-now-and-at-the-hour-of-our-death/

09/03/2026

Pray that:
• Su***de prevention efforts reach those considering su***de
• Those who are dying receive the care that respects and protects their lives

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08/27/2026

On the memorial of St. Monica, we are reminded through her son, St. Augustine, that our faith journey begins long before we take our first breath. It starts in the womb of our mothers.

Through the intercession of St. Monica, let us pray for unity within families and loved ones drifting from the faith.

08/25/2026

"Sometimes we just need to allow things to be hard for a minute, to sit in that understanding, to sit with that empathy before we’re trying to jump to fix it, or before we’re trying to jump to rationalize it or to make it make sense."

What can priests, parishes, and individual Catholics do to help new moms?

08/25/2026

Our signature Life-Giving Wounds online, Catholic retreat for healing adult children of divorce or separation.

07/31/2026

No matter where you are in the Diocese, Huntley is not too far away to spend quality time with you, your spouse, and the Lord! Registration is now open!

Strengthen Your Marriage.
Renew Your Faith.

Registration is now open for our Marriage Retreat on August 22!

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the inspiring testimony of Fr. Bill Kearley, whose remarkable journey of faith, love, loss, and God’s grace will encourage every couple.

❤️ Invest in your marriage. The best gift you can give your spouse is a stronger relationship rooted in God.

Register today! spaces are limited! We can’t wait to welcome you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDst5lRuKF2qxf89x12t6RkB3OAfKgShmIAT-bEt015dmOLg/viewform

07/21/2026

In his greeting to children attending a Vatican summer camp, Pope Leo XIV encourages all of us to become champions in using technology to do good things without losing our humanity to the digital world. We need to prioritize face-to-face relationships.

Read the full address here: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/06/22/260622c.html

07/13/2026

Biking for Babies is a nonprofit initiative that combines long-distance cycling with missionary work to support pregnancy resource centers and promote the dignity of human life. Participants, often called missionaries, cycle hundreds of miles across the country to raise awareness and funds for pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations. The program emphasizes sacrificial service, reflecting the challenges faced by women and families experiencing unplanned pregnancies.

Please keep these young missionaries in your prayers as they begin their biking journey today, July 13, and ride through July 18.

Mary Schiltz is biking for the MI Team with Biking for Babies this year. Mary is biking 600 miles to spread awareness and money for pregnancy resource centers. Her team will be biking from Ann Arbor to St. Louis. The team started their journey today and are arriving on Saturday! She is representing the amazing Waterleaf Women's Center in Aurora, IL. Mary grew up in the Rockford Diocese, and her family goes to St John Neumann Church.

If you would like to donate To Mary’s team, please follow the link:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026missionary/account/2342558/?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0hn9sfmp&fbclid=IwY2xjawS-P5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEJ6_vMXwJYT0bFNWGd6M2aq9amw4WQFRysP3oMDUCf7KgZXEiABaer8vr-M_aem_Q0wi_zu7KdFtYY7EhLxW2w

07/09/2026

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07/02/2026

Al celebrar el 4 de julio y el 250 aniversario de los Estados Unidos, oremos por nuestros líderes a nivel nacional y local, y por nuestra nación, para que podamos defender el derecho a la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad.

¡Dios bendiga a América!