O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Habemus Papam: “We have a pope”!
On May 8, 2025, white smoke signified the election of our new pope: Pope Leo XIV. Please join us and the universal Church in praying for and celebrating the election of our Holy Father!
The 133 cardinals in the Papal Conclave, guided by the Holy Spirit, selected Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be the faithful successor to St. Peter.
From Chicago and the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV will be a strong leader for our Catholic Church as we continue to share Jesus and the hope He brings in this jubilee year and beyond.
As a Catholic, you help bring hope to thousands of people across our Diocese, parishes, and Catholic schools. Thank you for everything you do for our Church, and thank you for joining us in prayer for our new pope.