Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools responded Wednesday to Chicago Public Schools’ announcement of moving to remote learning this fall, saying they intend to keep students in school as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools responded Wednesday to Chicago Public Schools’ announcement of moving to remote learning this fall, saying they intend to keep students in school as the coronavirus pandemic continues. In a letter to parents, the Archdiocese said they strongly believe that their reopening plan, which allows for students to return to full-time in-person learning, is in…

With many schools preparing for a return to the classroom this fall, mask and social distancing restrictions have many parents, teachers and experts questioning how reasonable the requirements actually are. The state of Illinois’ guidelines for the return to school in the fall require all students age 5 or older to wear facial coverings. The guideline has been included in…

Township High School District 211, one of the largest school districts in Illinois, has announced three possible scenarios as they prepare for the first day of school next month.

The Archdiocese of Chicago on Friday announced its plan to reopen schools in the fall, allowing students to return to classrooms for in-person instruction.

The Archdiocese of Chicago on Friday announced its plan to reopen schools in the fall, allowing students to return to classrooms for in-person instruction. Michelle Relerford reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released long-awaited guidance for schools across the state as instruction resumes in the fall.

Catholic churches in Chicago that reopened this past weekend for in-person services after having been closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to increase capacity this week. The Archdiocese of Chicago issued new guidance for reopening churches late last week that limited attendance to 15% capacity with a maximum of 50 guests, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Seating can increase...

As some churches in Chicago reopen despite the governor’s stay-at-home order, protesters on Sunday said in person services are causing high risk to neighbors. Lexi Sutter reports.

With the state of Illinois under a “stay-at-home” order through the end of April, the Archdiocese of Chicago has issued a decree dispensing Catholics from their Easter obligations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decree was issued Sunday by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Catholics are required to receive communion during the Easter season, but that obligation has been removed by…

The Archdiocese of Chicago is asking Catholic parishes to ring their church bells five times a day, as a means of calling all to unite in prayer during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release. You can find a list of prayers and intentions here.

An additional 14 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Illinois, health officials said Friday, bringing the state’s total to 46. The update came during the state’s daily coronavirus press briefing with Gov. J.B. Pritzker as well as other state officials. Nine of the new cases were reported in Chicago while an additional four cases were confirmed in suburban Cook County,...

The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak. The new guidelines eliminate the use of the chalice during communion and suspend handshaking during the sign of peace, Archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Thomas said in an emailed statement. Priests and church staff are also urged to refrain from…

University Of Chicago Medicine evaluating patient who may have the Coronavirus.

Thirty Catholic schools in Chicago will receive $47.5 million dollars over the course of the next 10 years, thanks to a new agreement announced Wednesday.

Thirty Catholic schools in Chicago will receive $47.5 million dollars over the course of the next 10 years, thanks to a new agreement announced Wednesday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A former pastor at St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines has been told he can no long minister and was directed to live away from the parish after “inappropriate material” was found on his computer, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Father John Plotkowski was informed he could no longer perform ministerial functions and was directed to live away from…

A man is suing the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Catholic Bishop of Chicago and the Pope John Paul II Catholic School after his son was allegedly stabbed in the eye with a pencil by a teacher’s child during an art class at the Brighton Park elementary school.

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday it will close five schools at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year due to low enrollment and financial difficulties. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday it will close five schools at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year due to low enrollment and financial difficulties. The following schools will close on June 30, 2020: St. Colette School in Rolling Meadows, St. Jane de Chantal School in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood, St. Joseph School in Round Lake, St. Louise de Marillac School in LaGrange...