Archdiocese of Chicago

An overwhelming number of students with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago exceeded learning goals set out by an annual assessment exam even with the COVID-19 pandemic, archdiocese officials said in a news release Monday.

An overwhelming number of students with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago exceeded learning goals set out by an annual assessment exam even with the COVID-19 pandemic, archdiocese officials said Monday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced on Thursday that four area Catholic schools will close while two will consolidate at the end of this school year. Christ Our Savior School in South Holland, Sacred Heart School in Melrose Park, St. Ann School in Lansing and St. Joseph School in Summit will close due to their low and steadily declining enrollment levels…

A retired priest who was charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Orland Park in 2019 has died.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who says he was sexually abused as a child by a defrocked priest who was convicted of sexually abusing several boys, the man’s attorney said Thursday.

The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating allegations that a suburban priest sexually abused children 25 years ago. Cardinal Blase Cupich wrote a letter to parishioners on Saturday saying he asked the Rev. David Ryan to “step aside from ministry” after the archdiocese received the allegations. Ryan, pastor at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish in Lake Zurich, has been “directed…

As coronavirus surges across the city, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Catholic schools will move to remote learning following the Thanksgiving holiday this week.

As Illinois prepares to enter Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations on Friday, the Archdiocese of Chicago has announced several changes to protocols to ensure safety during church services across the state. Starting Friday, all of Illinois will be under Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations imposed by the state and based on Illinois gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent advisory, the Archdiocesan Task Force issued…

All elementary schools in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago will move to remote learning for two weeks following Christmas break, according to an announcement from the superintendent of Catholic schools. In a letter sent to families and employees Friday, Superintendent Dr. Jim Riggs said the Archdiocese is pleased with how “students, families, and employees have successfully implemented our health…

Father Daniel McCarthy, former pastor at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish and School, has been removed from his duties at the Norwood Park church while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a decades-old sexual abuse allegation. McCarthy was accused of sexually abusing a minor about 50 years ago during his time at the now-closed Angel Guardian Orphanage in West Ridge,…

Chicago’s top doctor said Friday the city’s private and parochial schools have done a good job of following safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as she signaled support of Chicago Public Schools’ plan to resume in-person instruction for some students. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said, in particular, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of...

Sunday will mark the Rev. Michael Bradley’s 20th time running the Chicago Marathon, but his 49th marathon in 25 years. With this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon a ‘do-it-yourself’ run, Bradley has mapped out his own course in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Bradley plans to pass Saint Gertrude Catholic Church, where he serves as resident priest, several times on...

The Archdiocese of Chicago is asking parents to sign a waiver before sending their child to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents reported receiving an “acknowledgement form” stating they understand the risks, will adhere to coronavirus protocols and waive the right to sue the school and the Catholic Bishop of Chicago for “any claims of negligent exposure.” The archdiocese said…

The Archdiocese of Chicago is asking parents to sign a waiver before sending their child to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents reported receiving an “acknowledgement form” stating they understand the risks, will adhere to coronavirus protocols and waive the right to sue the school and the Catholic Bishop of Chicago for “any claims of negligent exposure.” NBC 5’s Regina...

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.