Novena for Healing and Atonement

All are invited to join in nine evenings of prayer and reflection which will be hosted later this month by nine northside and near north suburban parishes, including Queen of Angels. Prayer services will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on each day, Saturday, September 21, through Sunday, September 29, the feast of the Holy Archangels. Each Holy Hour of prayer will have Scripture readings, prayers, Eucharistic Adoration, reflections from Pope Francis, and music.

This is an initiative to unite the faithful of Vicariate II in addressing the issue of clergy sexual abuse. Along with enforcing safe environment practices and educating ourselves about the issues, let us gather to pray for healing, atonement, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit within our Church, as we walk together in the Spirit toward reparation, forgiveness, and healing. For further info, please contact the Vicariate II Office, 773-388-8670 or mbartosic@archchicago.org.