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Easter Sunday Celebrations in Chicago

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Telemundo: Celebraciones del Domingo de Pascua en Chicago – Telemundo Chicago (St. Moses the Black is included in the piece at 1:29)

Chicago Trib: Cardinal Cupich celebrates Easter with Grand Crossing church (chicagotribune.com) and Photos: Easter with Cardinal Blase Cupich at St. Moses the Black Parish – Chicago Tribune

 Mark Nimo inspires people to be on fire for the Lord

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2024/02/14/mark-nimo-inspires-people-to-be-on-fire-for-the-lord

Parish on Chicago's South Side donates food on Thanksgiving Day to those in need

November 22, 2023

https://www.telemundochicago.com/fotosyvideos/parroquia-del-sur-de-chicago-dona-alimentos-en-dia-accion-de-gracias-a-necesitados/2411345/

They donate food to hundreds of people in Chicago to celebrate Thanksgiving Day

November 23, 2023

https://www.telemundochicago.com/noticias/local/donan-comida-a-cientos-de-personas-en-chicago-para-celebrar-el-dia-de-accion-de-gracias/2411330/

St. Moses the Black Parish in Greater Grand Crossing Holds "Jazz’n on the Steps"

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

St. Moses the Black Parish in Greater Grand Crossing Holds "Jazz’n on the Steps"

Cardinal groups nourish communities in food deserts

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Catholic groups nourish communities in food deserts - Chicagoland - Chicago Catholic

Cardinal joins Catholic Charities in serving Thanksgiving dinner

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2021/12/01/cardinal-joins-catholic-charities-in-serving-thanksgiving-dinn-1

Cardinal Cupich helps hand out turkeys: ‘Giving thanks is something that really ennobles all of us’

November 24, 2021 - Chicago Sun-Times (Full Text)

https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2021/11/24/22801049/cardinal-cupich-food-pantry-south-side-thanksgiving

 Thanksgiving Meals Distributed

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 9:56 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/469ac7fd-a322-4523-81a0-5a75f0435cd9/WGN_11-24-2021_21.56.10.mp4

Turkey Giveaway

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 6:13 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/1a24d3c2-1e9b-4cc3-875f-9a10a22e5f12/WGN_11-24-2021_18.13.49.mp4

Thanksgiving Meals Distributed

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 5:33 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/82435ef2-4eb7-4630-812e-9586e2c5a134/WGN_11-24-2021_17.33.46.mp4

Turkey Giveaway

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 4:32 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/06c6e4b1-0b20-4e90-9c1c-358fd80e53c6/WGN_11-24-2021_16.32.50.mp4

Cardenal Blase Cupich Distribuye Despensas Para El Dia De Gracias

November 24, 2021 - Telemundo – 4:26 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/be9816fd-1329-40a7-af45-df253b77a88c/WSNS_11-24-2021_16.26.26.mp4

Cardinal Cupich Hands out Turkeys and Winter Clothing

November 24, 2021 - Fox 32 – 4:09 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-66668/199cc904-6e8a-4235-b942-b68016f6b1b2/WFLD_11-24-2021_16.09.56.mp4

Cardinal Cupich Hands out Turkeys and Winter Clothing

November 24, 2021 - FOX 32 – 12:07 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-66668/d6e8b017-cc57-4f5d-a0aa-b3bdb29b39ed/WFLD_11-24-2021_12.07.31.mp4

Cupich Thanksgiving Giveaway

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 12:05 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/830adcaf-0c5c-4124-b85b-04d4eee0eac5/WGN_11-24-2021_12.05.24.mp4

Cupich Thanksgiving Giveaway

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9 – 11:32 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/17e4e032-9ebb-4ec5-8af7-962bdb321bd5/WGN_11-24-2021_11.32.48.mp4

Organizations, volunteers hand out meals on South Side ahead of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 - WGN 9

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/organizations-volunteers-hand-out-meals-on-south-side-ahead-of-thanksgiving/

Turkey Giveaway

November 24, 2021 - ABC 7 – 5:07 a.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/2f6e6f4a-450b-46e2-b4eb-dcfabef265cf/WLS_11-24-2021_05.07.07.mp4

Turkey And Pet Food Giveaway

November 23, 2021 - NBC 5 – 6:19 p.m.

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-67183/335dd09d-ad97-4438-89ad-04e44e23cae6/WMAQ_11-23-2021_18.19.02.mp4

Cardinal Cupich Joins Volunteers to Hand Out Turkeys and Clothing at St. Moses the Black Food Pantry

WBEZ – 3:05 p.m.

November 24, 2021

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3567683-66668/fcae86bc-6a04-4146-bb3c-029e68bffffb/RADWBEZ_11-24-2021_15.05.21.mp3

“Revival inspires St. Moses the Black to put hope in future”

Chicago Catholic

September 15, 2021

https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2021/09/15/revival-inspires-st-moses-the-black-to-put-hope-in-futu-1

Alumnus Father Matt O'Donnell Honored with 2018 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership National Award

June 20, 2018

Fr. Matt featured in an article published byt the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.  https://usml.edu/alumnus-father-matt-odonnell-wins-2018-cardinal-bernardin-new-leadership-national-award/

Remarks from Fr. Matthew O'Donnell, the 2018 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award Winner

June 13, 2018

Fr. Matt profiled in To Go Forth: A blog from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department of Justice, Peace & Human Development.  Inspired by Pope Francis. https://togoforth.org/tag/fr-matt-odonnell/

Chicago Priest's effort to build community earns CCHD leadership award

May 23, 2018

Fr. Matt featured in the National Catholic Reporter, The Independent News Source, by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service.  https://www.ncronline.org/news/parish/chicago-priests-effort-build-community-earns-cchd-leadership-award

South Side pastor helps bring peace to violent neighborhood"

WGN

Sept. 5, 2017

Fr. Matt profiled in "Chicago's Very Own" feature about his work at St. Columbanus and in the Park Manor community. http://wgntv.com/2017/09/05/south-side-pastor-helps-bring-peace-to-violent-neighborhood/

 

"Saint Columbanus Food Pantry in Chicago to receive portion of Glory 44 ticket sales"

August 2017

Our food pantry and fundraiser with Glory is discussed. 

http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/saint-columbanus-food-pantry-to-receive-portion-of-glory-44-ticket-sales

 

“How to disrupt the cycle of poverty and crime”

Daily Herald 

July 10, 2017

http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170710/how-to-disrupt-the-cycle-of-poverty-and-crime

Olivia Clarke wrote about how the business community can help Chicago communities in need and discussed Park Manor and St. Columbanus.

 

“Have Faith, Millennials”

WBUR

July 6, 2017

http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2017/07/06/have-faith-millennials

Fr. Matt discussed faith, Millennials and being a priest.

 

“After Years of Indoor Recess, South Side Kids Get a Playground They Deserve”

DNAInfo Chicago

June 23, 2017

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170623/chatham/after-years-of-indoor-recess-south-side-kids-get-playground-they-deserve?utm_content=buffera6e7c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=DNAinfoCHI

Our playground and the work of our volunteers is profiled.

 

“Column: New playground at Park Manor school gives kids something new -- recess”

Chicago Tribune

June 22, 2017

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-tolton-playground-mary-schmich-met-20170621-column,amp.html

Columnist Mary Schmich described St. Columbanus and the importance of Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy’s new playground to our scholars.

 

“Park Manor Getting New Playground, Outdoor Learning Space”

CBS Chicago/WBBM Newsradio

June 22, 2017

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/22/new-park-manor-playground-augustus-tolton-academy/

Our playground and the work of our volunteers is described.

 

“Volunteers Work to Build a Playground for Chicago Kids”

NBC Chicago

June 22, 2017

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/making-a-difference/Making-a-Difference-Building-a-Playground-Chicago-430179453.html

Fr. Matt talked about the playground and school and what makes our community special.

 

“The God Squad: The Next Generation of Catholic Priests”

Time (Behind Paywall)

June 8, 2017

http://time.com/4810485/next-generation-of-catholic-priests/

Fr. Matt discussed being a priest at St. Columbanus and what he enjoys most about the priesthood.

 

“Together, We Are Tolton”

South Side Weekly

June 6, 2017

https://southsideweekly.com/together-we-are-tolton/

Fr. Matt wrote about the exciting projects and work occurring at Tolton Academy.

 

“How businesses can help fight Chicago violence with servant leadership”

Chicago Business Journal

May 25, 2017

https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/05/25/how-businesses-can-help-fight-chicago-violence.html

Olivia Clarke wrote about the challenges St. Columbanus and Tolton Academy face and how the business community can help.

 

“Cardinal Cupich Spreads Message of Hope on Easter Sunday”

NBC Chicago

April 16, 2017

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/easter-sunday-cupich-chicago-419576033.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

Cardinal Cupich attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Columbanus

 

“Cardinal Cupich gives Easter blessing to families victimized by violence”

Chicago Tribune

April 16, 2017

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-easter-sunday-mass-cardinal-cupich-20170416-story.html

Cardinal Cupich prayed at our church for those impacted by violence.

 

“Chicagoans celebrate Easter Sunday with Mass, eggrolls”

ABC 7 Chicago

April 16, 2017

http://abc7chicago.com/religion/chicagoans-celebrate-easter-sunday-with-mass-egg-rolls-bunnies/1881757/

Cardinal Cupich’s visit and his prayers on Easter were profiled.