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March 23, 2023	St. Joseph Altars a Display of Devotion Be Reconciled Day is March 29 National Catholic Youth Conference Comes to Indiana Enough to Make Jesus Weep The Teeter Totter in Us Lent What’s Up
March 16, 2023	Your Church is Waiting for You! Catholics are Invited to Confession March 29 During ‘Be Reconciled’ Day Mass for Donors Held In-Person Holy Face of Jesus Relic Comes to West Dundee Be Opened! Videos Explain Stewardship In Winning Ways Lent What's Up
March 9, 2023	Parishes Honor St. Joseph with Celebrations Lent What's Up Dispensation Granted for St. Patrick’s Day Parish Missions an Apostolate to Catholics Parish Missions in the Diocese of Rockford What a Difference the Spirit Makes
March 2, 2023	Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens, Candidates We are Invited to Remain in The Peace of God’s Presence Second Combined Collection Serves Many Nations Crosses Mark Abortion Protest Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens, Candidates International Flavors Featured at Newman Center Mardi Gras Event Giving Thanks with and for Prayer Lent What’s Up Marmion Academy Hosts Art Exhibit
February 23, 2023	Illinois Bishops Share ‘A Catholic Vision for Restorative Justice’ Bishop O’Neill Students Receive Scholarships Women’s Retreat at Bishop Lane March 24 The ‘Insignificant’ Parts of Jesus’ Passion Hold Lessons Day of Reflection Returns in 2023
February 16, 2023	Diocese Invites Catholics Back to Mass Catholics Called to Assist Turkey and Syria Bishop Malloy Grants Dispensation Deacon Paul Iwanski Dies Feb. 9 Changes at Richmond Parish Point to Past and Future Elgin Chili Cook-Off Coming Up Fast Somonauk, Sandwich Knights Support Aurora Pro-Life Center Lent: Mercy Over the Law
February 9, 2023	Scouts Recognized at Annual Mass For Earning Religious Awards Scouts Recognized … Abortion Battle to Go to Court Called to Serve the Council of Catholic Women Priest Has Enjoyed Being the DCCW Spiritual “Cheerleader” Mental Health Events Upcoming Elgin Chili Cook-off Returns After Hiatus Busy Aurora Deacon Watermann Dies Jan. 31 Former Director Of Diaconate Dies OSF Healthcare Names New Colleges of Nursing President
February 2, 2023	How to Strengthen Marriage, Family Remembering Deacon Steve Pulkrabek; Died at 74 Resettlement Efforts Ongoing in Rockford Diocese
January 26, 2023	Pro-Life Rally Draws a Crowd Superintendent of Catholic Schools to Retire Durand Deacon Killed In Auto Accident Day for Catechists Addresses Gender, Identity Challenges “Hero of Marmion” Provides for Renovation Of Multi-Sport Stadiums, Baseball Field Mental Health Course Goes Online Community, Generosity Mark Christmas Season in the Diocese
January 20, 2023	Bishop Malloy Part of Holy Land Coordination Delegation Diocese of Rockford Discontinues Charter Relationships with BSA Sinsinawa Sisters Begin Capital Campaign A history of growth, decline and continued service Called to Advocate for Children Support Life in the Diocese, State Media, Arts Events Planned in Diocese
January 12, 2023	Remembering Pope Benedict XVI First Combined Collection Set for Mid-January Abortion Clinic Opens; Rally Planned