Association of Chicago Priests

Mission Statement of the ACP

To cooperate with the Archbishop in the Pastoral Care of the Local Church.
To foster dialogue and support among priests locally, nationally and abroad.
To nourish collaboration of priests with others serving in ministry.
To promote locally, ecumenism among the Christian Churches, and to cooperate with and promote interfaith dialogue with other faiths.
To seek cooperative action that promotes peace and justice through the entire metropolitan community, particularly noticing and attending to the needs of the poor and the alienated.
To strive for equality of women and men of all races and cultures.

40 Years and Still Running: Reflections on Priesthood
Rev. Dominic Grassi
Tues., April 30, 2013
10:30-2:30 p.m.

The Close and Holy Darkness
Ponder the majesty of the One
who created the stars,
Cradle in your heart the Child,
beloved Son of God.
(Click here for complete Christmas Poem by Rev. Larry Dowling, Upturn Editor)