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3/29/2025 0 Comments

Lenten Retreat offers meditation on the Seven Sorrows of Mary through prayer & art

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"What better way to encounter Christ this Lenten season than through the eyes of His Mother? I previously was not familiar with the 7 Sorrows Devotion, but since attending this retreat, I've enjoyed incorporating the meditations into my prayer time, contemplating Mary's maternal heart and how it always points us to her Son." -retreat attendee

Fr. Tom Czeck, OFM Conv. became interested in the devotion of the Seven Sorrows when he arrived at the National Shrine of Saint Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown two years ago. In addition to perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the chapel there holds many beautiful works of sacred art, including a series of paintings depicting the seven sorrows. This prompted him to learn more and take up the devotion.

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1/7/2025 2 Comments

Series invites Catholics and fellow travelers to see the world, and faith, anew through the poetic imagination

Just as towering cathedrals and vivid paintings reveal the beauty of God, so does the written word.
In the fall of 2023, St. Gregory’s Hall began a Poetry & Faith reading series to explore the mystery and beauty of faith in contemporary poetry. Poets from across the country have been invited to read their work and explore how poetry both forms our faith and forms us in that faith.
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David Mutschlecner reading his poetry.

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12/15/2024 0 Comments

Convivium Marianum 2024

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We were blessed with the biggest crowd yet at our third annual Convivium Marianum, a unique evening of prayer, lessons, and sacred music honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary!

The combined choir of 30 adults and children performed Mozart's Ave Maria canon from the four corners of the church as a prelude to the celebration.

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11/22/2024 0 Comments

Unlocking the mysteries of Caravaggio's "Supper at Emmaus"

On Friday, November 22, artist-in-residence Sarah Crow gave a talk on her recently completed reproduction of Caravaggio's The Supper at Emmaus (1601). She described her methods of using historical materials and methods to match the tone and beauty of the original work as closely as possible.

She also explained some of the subtle theological symbols hidden in plain sight in the painting, which draw from existing iconography in creative and surprising ways. 

Finally, Sarah reflected on the spiritual aspects of spending time with the Baroque master through one of his most famous works, emphasizing his surprising tenderness in his treatment of the subject matter.

You can read a full account on her blog here. 
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10/18/2024 0 Comments

Mass for Artists on the Feast of St. Luke builds creative community centered on Christ

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On October 18, St. Gregory's Hall co-hosted a special Mass for artists was celebrated on the Feast of Saint Luke, patron saint of painters.

The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Mark Bartosic and was organized with Chicago Catholic Artists. 

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7/1/2024 0 Comments

Conference will be first ever dedicated to Catholic Worker Movement co-founder Peter Maurin

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St. Gregory's Hall and Canterbury House are partnering with Loyola University Chicago and DePaul University to host a unique gathering exploring the life, writing, and sources of Peter Maurin September 6-8.

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READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE

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6/27/2024 0 Comments

Transforming the choir loft into a holy place: How the sacred music program is enriching liturgy, inspiring the faithful

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​“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art.”
​– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1156
One of the most famous quotes attributed to St. Augustine is, “He who sings well, prays twice.” By ‘well’ the Doctor of the Church meant with our whole being. He knew that when singing is done as a full-hearted offering to God it becomes prayer. This is why music is an essential part of Catholic worship.

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5/2/2024 2 Comments

"Dialogue around Scripture brings us closer as a community"

​As part of its outreach mission, Canterbury House hosts a weekly Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM. They intentionally meet after the Soup Kitchen finishes serving next door to allow those guests to join the group too. About 10-15 people consistent come together for prayer, fellowship, and active discussion.

Walker Nelson, a senior at DePaul University, is a regular member of Bible Study who also volunteers during the Hospitality Hours at Canterbury House for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Walker offered this reflection on his time in the group and how it has affected the way he sees God's love in the world...
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4/8/2024 0 Comments

The House of Joy (La casa de la alegría)

Canterbury House hosts a growing community of mutual aid & neighborhood support for migrant families 

PictureMigrant families staying in shelters come for home-cooked Wednesday Night Dinners at Canterbury House.
What began with a pregnant woman coming to the door for help, has become so much more. Through a collaboration with Mary, Mother of God Parish and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, Canterbury House serves as a temporary home of Maricarmen, Jean Pool, and their four children. The family is originally from Venezuela, but after a grueling multi-year journey recently arrived in the United States.

Their story is not unique. Thousands have fled unrest in Central and South America seeking safety and stability. All new arrivals are looking for basic necessities but also to build connections in their new city. This is why Christians must rise to the occasion. As Christ said in Matthew's Gospel, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me."


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12/17/2023 0 Comments

Convivium Marianum 2023

"A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun,
with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."
On December 17, for the second year in a row, we held our unique service, Convivium Marianum: A Prayerful Contemplation on the Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Scripture and Song.

The evening included readings from scripture, prayers from the divine office of Marian feasts throughout the year, and an exhortation by Bishop Mark Bartosic, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and member of the St. Gregory's Hall board of advisors.

The musical program included beautiful works of sacred music spanning centuries and cultures, including works by Hans Leo Hassler, Claudio Monteverdi, anonymous English hymn "There is no Rose," and original compositions by composer-in-residence and choirmaster Kevin Allen.
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Learn more about Convivium Marianum 2024!

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