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December 1, 2022	Honor the Immaculate Conception, Our Diocesan Patroness Celebrate the Season At First-Ever Diocesan Advent Concert Early-Morning Advent Mass To Honor the Blessed Mother Sterling Deanery To Hold Communal Penance Services Book Presents Advent in Past, Present and Future Graphic Novel Style, Catholic Topics Stop for Stillness This Advent Season
November 24, 2022	‘Happy Thanksgiving’ From St. Elizabeth Center Great Lakes Conference Guides Next Generation of Catholic Men Genoa Stations Dedicated, Celebrated Batavia Parish to Host First Eucharistic Revival Talk Worth the Wait - First Week of Advent - Nov. 27 Ministry Honors Deceased, Supports Grieving Families
November 17, 2022	Exhibit Brings Eucharistic Miracles to Aurora Parish Rosary High School Marks 60 Years of Sisterhood ‘Those Who Have Ears Ought to (Be Able) to Hear' Classmates Celebrate 68 Years of Friendship ‘Miracle Hunter’ Series Begins a Second Season
November 10, 2022	Inspirational Catholic Women Honored at Annual Event ‘Praying for the Dead Gives Hope to the Living Diocesan Pastoral Council Hears, Discusses New Synod Synthesis Long-Time Catechist Continues On Observer, El Observador Earn Nine Awards for Journalism
November 3, 2022	Scarf Project Welcomes Young Helpers Early Diocesan Priest Instrumental At American Legion’s Beginnings Abortion at center stage: Moms’ group protests ruling striking down abortion laws
October 28, 2022	Triennial Collection to Aid Military Archdiocese Father Salvatore J. Guagliardo Dies Oct. 21 Art Show to Honor Saints Parishioners 90+ Honored for Being ‘Notable’ Refurbished Spaces Named For Long-time Educator Cathedral Parish Begins to Celebrate 100 Years
October 20, 2022	Collection to Assist Hurricane Victims Young Adults Invited to Online Evening Prayer Parishes Pray for Victims of Suicide Rosaries Galore �" Prayed and Made Men’s Conference Nov. 19 Knights Honored at Round Table Dinner Rockford Diocese Welcomes New Dominican Associate Come and See Religious Life In-Person, Virtually Dominican Sisters Answer Climate Change Challenge
October 13, 2022	The Synod Moves to the Next Phase Join the Revival! First in Revival Speaker Series Set God Calls … Kevin Rilott 27th Annual Men’s Conference Set for Nov. 19 Seminarian Runs Marathon with a Mission Faith, Family Guide Amputee Athlete
October 6, 2022	Seventeen Permanent Deacons Ordained Mission Appeal Combines Many Causes into One Ecumenical Brunch Raises Funds For Operation Fallen Flags Mental Health Ministry Takes Another Step Buffet of Inspiration Served at McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast Bishop Malloy Shares Prayer, Thanks With Society Members Priests ‘Praise the Lord’ Before Cubs ‘Play Ball!’ Filipino Community Honors Patron Saint Catholic Daughter Celebrates 70 Years of Service
September 22, 2022	McHenry Deanery DCCW Honors Women of Inspiration Mass of Peace and Community Celebrated A Cuban Catholic Keeps the Faith In America Alumni Recognition Awards Presented at Boylan CCHS Share the Bounty Prayer Breakfast Oct. 15 Living Rosaries Held For Suicide Prevention Class, Mass For Mental Health Awareness Hope for Haitians Holds Annual Fundraiser for Haiti
September 16, 2022	Come to The Cavern: Youth Ministry Events at SS. Peter and Paul
September 15, 2022	PRLC Day Nuts and Bolts of Pro-Life Work Catechists Honored for Teaching The Truths of Catholic Faith Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates People of Many Countries Sister Makes Solemn Profession at Poor Clares Ecumenical Brunch Set for Oct. 1 Genocide Survivor to Share Faith Sept. 23 Prayer Service Remembers Abortion Victims, Prays for Life
September 8, 2022	New Space, New Look for Catholic TV Mass Rockford Filipino Community Mass Sept. 25 McHenry Prayer Breakfast Sign-Up Still Open Genocide Survivor Shares Faith Run to Support Waterleaf Women’s Center Events to Recall 9/11 Prayers Sought for Mental Health Ecumenical Brunch Set for Oct. 1 Rosary Makers To Reconvene Oct. 13 Magnificat Prayer Breakfast Oct. 15 Women’s Fall Bible Study is Underway at St. Joseph, Harvard
September 1, 2022	Recovery Begins at St. James Parish Attempts Continue to Keep Parents Informed New Sex Education Concerns Not Only Catholics Fall Breakfasts, Brunch to Welcome Diocesan Catholics Woman’s New Venture a Step in Faith Travel with Marcie Girolamo Sept. 29 Silver Rose Travels Throughout the Diocese Belvidere Retreat To Bring Message Of Forgiveness One-Day Chicago Pilgrimage Set for Sept. 29 Come to The Cavern: Youth Ministry Events at SS. Peter and Paul Class, Rosary Offered for Mental Health Rosary Makers To Reconvene Oct. 13
August 25, 2022	Couples Gather to Celebrate as ‘Living Witnesses of God’s Plan’ Catholic Charities Offers Class, Rosary for Mental Health Young Men ‘Encounter’ God’s Call at Retreat Aurora Parish Festivals Entertain Thousands St. Anthony Parishioner Honored For Service Parishes to Hold Mental Health Classes McHenry Prayer Breakfast Sept. 24 Magnificat Prayer Breakfast Oct. 15
August 18, 2022	Mass Goes on at St. James Ukraine Church Says Thanks, Details Their Work McHenry Prayer Breakfast Sept. 24 Events Coming to Recall 9-11 Festa Italiana Features Book Signings, Cultural and Cooking Demonstrations Poor Clares Celebrate Founder on Feast Day Catholic Charities Leads Efforts To Aid in Mental Health Crises Support Food for the Poor at Aug. 27 Dinner Masses for Father Samuel Mazzuchelli and St. Lorenzo Ruiz are scheduled
August 11, 2022	Lightning Suspected in Fire At St. James, Rockford Feast Important Though Not Mandatory This Year New Tabernacle, Crucifix and Statue Blessed at St. Monica Cardinal of Luxembourg Visits Aurora Catholics Nine Begin Service as Principals at Diocesan Schools Dominican Literacy Center Receives $10,000 Grant Adam Holder Memorial Donation Protects, Eases Grieving Hearts Marmion Instructor Wins $100,000 Grant For Engineering Center New Assistant Dean to Lead ACC Students, Football Team Marmion Welcomes New Swimming, Baseball Coaches
August 4, 2022	LiFE Office Outlines Efforts For Prayer and Action Diocesan Retreat Invites Young Men to ‘Encounter’ God’s Call Deacon Henry Donald Brunette Dies July 9 Diocesan Priest Becomes Pastor at Italian Heritage Parish Catholic Charities Leads Efforts To Aid in Mental Health Crises Ethnic Celebrations Enliven Rockford Diocese Catch These Three Upcoming Festivals
July 21, 2022	Bishop Malloy to Take Part in Meeting in Africa Updated Guide Issued for Seminaries, Vocations Programs Religious Art Exhibit July 23-24 St. Ambrose Alumni Gather in Sublette for a “Bee Happy Hour” Catholic Center Gets a Facelift
July 14, 2022	Rockford Targeted by Abortion Providers Bishop David Malloy issues statement on abortion in Rockford El Observador, The Observer, Diocesan Directory Come Home Winners Woman’s Healing May Be a Miracle for Janesville Man’s Cause Who is Joseph Dutton? Deacon Simon “Cy” Joseph Grossmayer Dies July 9 NAMI Talk July 19 -- Religious Art Exhibit July 23-24 Signing Sessions Set for How-to Book on St. Joseph Altars
July 7, 2022	Parish Celebrates 100 Years Celebrating 100 Years: History of St. Thomas the Apostle in Crystal Lake Pro-Life Protest Takes On Potential Abortion Clinic Kickboxer Champ First Speaker in Parish Series Softball Games Gather Neighbors, Faiths Together for Summer Fun Processions Mark Diocesan Phase of Eucharistic Revival
June 30, 2022	Rockford Rally Celebrates SCOTUS Decision, Despite Opposition Bishop David Malloy issues statement on SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v Jackson New Altar at Johnsburg is ‘Flame of Gratitude’ for The Gift of the Eucharist Father Brian Grady New Director of Diaconate Processions Begin Diocesan Phase of Eucharistic Revival Dominican Literacy Center Celebrates 30 Graduates
June 23, 2022	Mass, Procession Begin Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Father Theodore V. Lewandowski Dies June 15 Businesswoman Volunteer Powerhouse Dies at 97 Talk Covers Church’s Response to Mental Health Issues Sinsinawa Mound Begins Transition
June 16, 2022	Friendship Foreshadowed Fathers’ Faith and Vocations Official Appointments Diocesan Life Office, Synod and Eucharistic Revival Part of Packed Agenda at DPC St. Laurence Parish to Dedicate New Pipe Organ June 26 Seven Priests Celebrate Silver Jubilees in 2022 Sister Jubilarians Celebrate Milestones of Religious Life Sister Jubilarians Who Once Served in the Diocese of Rockford
June 9, 2022	Congratulations Class of 2022 Ordinations Welcome One to Priesthood, Another to Diaconate Father McNamara to Be Pastor of Two Parishes Calling Karate Kids Of All Ages: Talk Set for June 27 St. Patrick Mental Health Presentation Set for June 29 Celebrate Silver, Gold Anniversaries Aug. 21
June 2, 2022	Memorial Day Mass Honors Sacrifices Rockford Diocese Opens Eucharistic Revival June 19 Priests Accept Pastoral Assignments One Man to Become a Priest June 4 Why do priests move? Father Reichardt Coming Home to Rockford Area Tis the Season for St. Timothy Awards Father Timothy Piasecki to Retire
May 26, 2022	Center Dedicated to Former Pastor Official Appointments Hispanic Parish Teams Provide Input for Synod 2023 KC Council Provides for Ukranians in Need Freeport Barbershop Will Deliver Health Care Support and Protect Families Through Biking for Babies Three Organ Concerts Set for Second Week of June
May 19, 2022	Anniversary Mass a Celebration with Family, Faithful Spanish Customs Create a Joyful Celebration of Bishop Malloy’s Service
May 12, 2022	Welcome to The Observer’s Look Back Bishop Malloy Reflects on the Diocese’s Active Hispanic Culture Q and A: And Now, Back to the Future
May 5, 2022	Special Issue to Celebrate Bishop Malloy’s 10 Years in Diocese Annual Mass Welcomes Many Jubilarian Priests New Superintendent Named for Aurora Central Catholic High School Franciscan Friars To Conclude Service at St. Anthony Parish Vatican Tribunal Imposes Penalty on Father Joseph Nicolosi Parishes to Offer Mental Health Classes In May Springfield Dominicans to Open Convent Chapel for Tours May 9
April 21, 2022	Annual Appeal Supports ‘Backbone’ of Diocese New 24-Hour Adoration Chapel Opens at St. Patrick Chrism Mass Again Welcomes Many The Observer to Mark Bishop Malloy’s 10th Anniversary With Special Issue Washing of the Feet Tradition of Service Returns Reenacting the Way of the Cross Easter Joy Brought to County Jail New Lessons From The Old Masters St. Bridget Parish Mission Set for May 9-11 Chicago Pilgrimage Set for June 17 Rosary High School Hosts Talks On Adolescent Mental Health Marian Central Celebrates ‘60+ 2’ Holy Angels Cub Scouts Honor, Retire American Flags Tidal Wave 2022 Celebrates 80 Years of St. Edward CCHS New Mural Print Enhances Celebrations at Marian Central
April 14, 2022	Celebrating the Mystery of Faith Busy Day for Confessions Special ACC Mass First in a Year, Last for Father Etheredge Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Begins with Information McHenry Deanery Parishes to Show ‘Untold Story’ of Roe v. Wade
April 7, 2022	Saint’s Story Shines on Freeport Stage Auction Donation Brings Statue Full Circle Bishop Malloy Gives Thanks for Prayers, Gifts Buy Tickets for Magnificat Prayer Breakfast by May 7 Elgin Parish Hosts Exhibit on the Shroud of Turin Sinsinawa Dominicans Celebrate 175 Years What Was My Goal This Lent? Lent Regulations for Fast and Abstinence
March 31, 2022	Consecration to Mary Catholics Invited to Confession April 6 for Be Reconciled Day Freeport Pro-Life Powerhouse Dies Anniversary Quilt Created with Love Diocesan Chorale Sings Again, Rehearsals Open to All Voices Lent Reflection
March 24, 2022	Rockford Diocese To Join Pope Francis in Renewed Consecration of Russia, Ukraine Acies Celebrated Almost As Always Boylan Announces New Renovation, Dedication Free Mental Health Course Set for April, May St. Joseph Table a First for Genoa Parish Huntley Parish Hosts Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles Find Joy This Lent at West Dundee Retreat Women Invited to Discern at ‘Come and See’ April 1-3
March 17, 2022	Elgin Parish Celebrates Being Debt Free This Year’s Annunciation Brings Abstinence Exception New ‘Old World’ St. Joseph Altar Blessed Durand Council Serves Community Together Lent Calls Us to Friendship with Jesus Bishop Chairmen Commend Budget’s Life-Affirming Provisions
March 10, 2022	Those Coming to Catholicism Elected Sing for Joy! Diocesan Chorale Returns Father William Etheredge to Transition From High School to Parish Assignment Vatican Tribunal Upholds Suspension for Father Michael Black Freeport Parish to Host Lenten Lecture Series Those Coming to Catholicism Elected
February 24, 2022	Coming Soon: Lent 2022 Rockford Diocese Again Invites People to Confession April 6 During ‘Be Reconciled’ Day Cross Catholic Outreach Transforms Lives Worldwide Don’t Wait for a Perfect Ash Cross Lent What’s Up
February 17, 2022	New LiFE Director Looks Forward to Working with All on the Call to Holiness Boylan Talk Connects Human Dignity and Racial Justice Remembering One of Our Own Catholic Correspondents Lent What's Up
February 10, 2022	Scouts Honored at Scout Sunday Mass
February 3, 2022	Nigerian Hospital Dream Comes True for ImaBridge Africa Aquin Catholic School Mourns Coach Catholic Radio Station To Soon Have Presence in Harvard
January 27, 2022	Official Appointments Cemetery Provides Rest for 243 Unclaimed People Catholic Schools Week 2022 Bishop Malloy Shares Powerful Example at Life Mass Save the Date: Retreat Set for Sept. 23-24 Steps Taken Toward Permanent Diaconate
January 20, 2022	Rockford Marchers Rally for Life Provide Your Feedback on Synodality Christmas Celebration Comes to County Jail Rockford Poster Contest Draws Focus to Christ in Christmas
January 13, 2022	Renovations Blessed at Geneva Parish ‘One in Christ’ Collection Helps Beyond and in Rockford Diocese Pray for the Unborn Jan. 15, 22