Heritage & Benefactor Day at Graymoor
On June 5, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement joyfully welcomed benefactors to Graymoor for our annual Heritage and Benefactor Appreciation Day – a heartfelt celebration of faith, community and gratitude.
Fr. Bob’s Greeting – June 2025 Enews
I often meet people who have made a pilgrimage to Lourdes, the famous Marian shrine in France. They travel there hoping for a remedy for a serious illness. None of these people received the hoped-for cure, but you would never know it. Because while they were not cured physically, they were healed spiritually. Healing is different from curing. We can be perfectly healthy and still need healing: of emotions, of memories, of relationships, the brokenness inside of us.
Jubilee Mass and St. Anthony’s Weekend
The Jubilee Year of Hope is off to a great start at Graymoor. We have many incredible opportunities for you to grow in grace.
Dr. Aaron Hollander Quoted in Chicago Tribune Article About Pope’s Childhood Parish
Dr. Aaron Hollander, executive director of GEII, was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for an article about Pope Leo XIV's childhood parish. In the article, Aaron mentions that there may be a desire to make the church more of a destination for visitors who are curious about Pope Leo's early life.
Centro Pro Unione Interview Highlighted on Good Faith Media
Fr. Jim Loughran, SA, and Dr. Teresa Rossi of Centro Pro Unione spoke about the importance of ecumenism ahead of the papal conclave. Listen to the full interview at the link below.
The Spirit of Revolutionary Change: Insights From Fr. Elias
In his blog for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Fr. Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D., explains the relevance of Pope Leo XIII's 134-year-old encyclical Rerum Novarum as the basis for modern Catholic social teaching.
GEII Executive Director Addresses National Council of Churches Governing Board
On May 13-14, GEII Executive Director Dr. Aaron Hollander joined the National Council of Churches Governing Board in Washington DC, for a packed ecumenical worship service at Lomax AME Zion Church and a Theological Symposium on the Current State of Ecumenism.
Fr. James Puglisi Participates in Ecumenical Meeting in Assisi
Earlier this month, Fr. James F. Puglisi, SA, was in Assisi to take part in the ecumenical gathering titled "The Feast of the Mystery of the Creation in Christ: An Ecumenical Dream for the Third Millennium."
God Bless Pope Leo XIV
As members of the Society of the Atonement, whose mission is one of healing, reconciliation, and unity, we welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts and renewed dedication to our calling.