Our Migrant Ministry is powered by HOPE. In the midst of the current political environment, every interaction is grounded in HOPE. This HOPE is nourished by the personal encounters and relationships developed in the course of the ministry...

This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi, a solemn and beautiful reminder of the central mystery of our faith – that Christ is truly present with us in the Eucharist. This is not just a symbol or a memory...

On Tuesday, June 10, the Migrant Ministry Volunteers gathered at Saint Edmund for lunch and to celebrate the work that they are doing. About 60 volunteers attended and they were treated to a lovely meal made by one of our migrant brothers...

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads, and father figures today! - This weekend, we also celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity reminding us that at the very heart of God is relationship - Father, Son and Holy Spirit, united in love...

Celebrating An Amazing Young Migrant! - We were able to resettle the P family in an apartment in Oak Park and the oldest child, 12 year-old A, enrolled in 7th grade at Julian Middle School... He crossed the stage in his graduation gown and stole bearing images of both the American and Venezuelan flags...

Happy Pentecost to all! As we celebrate this feast that reminds us of the Holy Spirit’s power to unite people across languages and cultures, we can look around our community and see this very miracle in action. Our united parishes are growing into spiritual homes...

Deportation - Deportations have become even more concerning for the families that we have resettled, especially those who have been in the United States less than two years. Migrants who have been here less that 2 years are eligible for expedited removal...

Youth Service and Support - The Migrant Ministry is in awe of the immense network of supporters who find a way to assist the ministry that fits into their schedules and skills. School groups are an integral part of this network...

As the Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV, many are already noting his quiet strength and pastoral heart. Though it is early in his papacy, one thing I think stands out: his emphasis on “returning to the heart of the Gospel - Christ’s mercy and mission.”

Cooperation Makes It Happen! - When the Migrant Ministry gets ready to add another family to the 23 we currently have, there are three things we need... Today let us focus on this last item: the landlord...

As we gather this Memorial Day, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. This National Day of Remembrance calls us to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of our country...

Cooperation Makes It Happen! - A popular Sesame Street song reminds us that “Co-op-er-a-tion makes it happen, co-op-er-at-ion, working together!” - The Migrant Ministry is a vibrant example of this adage,...

PEACE BE WITH YOU! – Those were the first words spoken to those gathered in Saint Peter’s Square and to the world watching as Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of Saint Peter’s... His election as Pope Leo XIV marks a series of firsts...

Here is an outline of the different leadership groups that help to provide a unified approach in the Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors - The Core Leadership Team (CLT), the Parish Pastoral Councils (PPC), the Parish Finance Councils, and Spirit and Light Advisory Board...

By the time you see this, the CROP Walk in Oak Park will have been completed. This is the 2nd year that the Migrant Ministry has been one of the local charities who benefits from this event. This year, we were asked to be the Grand Marshall...

First of all, Happy Mothers’ Day to all moms! Today we remember the mothers, grandmothers, and all women who mentor and care for others with a mother’s heart and love... I am excited to announce that coming soon we will launch a new website for our parishes...

Living What Pope Francis Modeled - Pope Francis’ papacy was defined by compassion for migrants and refugees and a strong, moral voice for their welfare and rights...

Pope Francis has died and is buried… now what? At certain rare and sacred moments in the life of the church, the faithful around the world are called to turn their hearts and prayers toward a very special event - the CONCLAVE...

We mourn the passing of Pope Francis – a shepherd whose Papacy reshaped the soul of the Church through his humility, compassion, and prophetic witness. His life was a testimony to the Gospel truth that “true power is in service,” not in dominance or prestige...

We are an Easter People! - “Christ has no hands but ours” is attributed to Teresa of Avila who lived in the 1500’s... On Holy Thursday at Centro San Edmundo Father Carl and Pastor Helen blessed hand cream that was used to bless the hands of the volunteers...