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ACP 51st Annual Mardi Gras
Ministry Awards
Sunday, February 11, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish Center
8245 West 111th Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465
ACP established: October 24, 1966, ​McCormick Place

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St. John XXIII Award
(Award description and past recipients)\
Fr. Chuck Dahm, O.P.
Director of Domestic Violence Outreach

   Fr. Charles W. Dahm, O.P. is a Dominican priest and the Archdiocesan Director of Domestic Violence Outreach.  Fr. Chuck has developed the largest parish-based domestic violence program in the United States.  He is a frequent lecturer and preacher on domestic violence as well as a promoter of parish ministry to victims of domestic violence. He has preached about domestic violence at all weekend Masses in more than 120 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago and developed ministry teams to raise awareness about domestic violence and respond to the needs of victims in more than 90 parishes.  Fr. Chuck has a PhD in Political Science from University of Wisconsin, Madison, and honorary degrees from Dominican University and Catholic Theological Union.  He has help to found and/or is associated with 8th Day Center for Justice, The Resurrection Project, the Chicago Workers Collaborative, the Chicago Religious Task Force on Central America,  Parenting for Non Violence, and Illinois Citizens for Better Care. Sixty years after graduating from Fenwick High School, Fr. Chuck was given its prestigious Lumen Tranquillum Award, created to recognize one individual each year for his or her inspirational service to young people. The award, bearing a Latin name that translates as quiet light, honors persons who exemplify the call from the Gospel of Matthew to be "the light of the world."  He is the author of two books: Power and Authority in the Catholic Church: Cardinal Cody in Chicago, and Parish Ministry in a Hispanic Community.

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Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Common Ground Award
(Award description and past recipients)
Catholic Charities Chicago

​   Catholic Charities began in 1917, when a group of Catholic businessmen petitioned Cardinal Mundelein to create a central Catholic charity in Chicago to relieve the burden on Catholic parishes, which were struggling to meet the needs of the poor in their communities. The organization was chartered in January 1918.  During the Great Depression, Catholic Charities was a key partner in a city- wide effort to aid families struggling to survive prolonged unemployment. During the "War on Poverty" years of the 1960s, the agency began to provide Head Start services. In the 1980s Catholic Charities became one of the largest providers of foster care and other child welfare services in the area.  Through the 1990s and into the 21st century, the agency grew its programming for seniors, and built many affordable residences for this population. At the same time, Catholic Charities partnered with state and federal programs on a new model for distributing food and social services through Women, Infants and Children (WIC) centers in Chicago. Along with the new initiatives, the agency continued to provide emergency assistance, counseling, addiction services, and employment and training.  Today, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest private, non-profit social service agencies in the Midwest, annually assisting more than one million people, without regard to religious, ethnic or economic background. We offer 150 programs at 164 locations across Cook and Lake Counties.
 

COORDINATING BOARD AWARDS
(Award description and past recipients)

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Purpose over Pain
 
Purpose Over Pain was formed in 2007 by several Chicago area parents who lost their children to gun violence. These and other parents who were affected by violence now have a Purpose to be effective in preventing gun violence Over merely living with the Pain.  POP provides positive development activities for children and youth, advocate for and promote safer communities, and strengthen families by providing crisis support to parents/guardians whose children have been victims of gun violence.  Members of Purpose Over Pain are in Pursuit of Solutions to end Gun Violence.  TOMMIE BOSLEY, President, Co-founder; ANNETTE NANCE-HOLT, Vice President, Co-founder; PAMELA BOSLEY,Treasurer, Co-founder

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   The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, facilitates the integrated ministerial development of diverse and dynamic leaders for creative, compassionate, and courageous service to church and society. The Institute of Pastoral Studies aims to be a renowned global hub for educating and forming leaders in ministry who can adapt to the rapidly changing religious and social landscapes of the 21st century.  In 2014, IPS celebrated their 50th anniversary, a milestone that coincided with anniversary celebrations of Vatican II, serving as a reminder that we are firmly and deeply rooted in a rich history of theological education for ministry. IPS lives the Jesuit Catholic identity of Loyola University Chicago by educating individuals for spiritual and ministerial leadership. Brian Schmisek-Dean, Mark Bersano-Assistant Dean.

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Wellness Programs for Priests- Loyola University, Ramute Kemeza, BSN, RN

Ramute Kemeza worked with the late Dr. Michael Koller in taking care of the health of Chicago priests.  After Dr. Koller's death it appeared the program for priests' wellness would end.  Ramute worked with senior leaders from Loyola University Health System to ensure the healthcare needs of over 600 priests would still be met.  The Wellness Program for Priests provides annual physical testing, health maintenance vaccines, and physical exams.  In addition she is the chairperson for the Loyola Health Fair to seminarians at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein.  She will also chair the Loyola Health Fair for the Archdiocese of Chicago Convocation, June 2018.  Physical and spiritual well-being go hand in hand.

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Relevant Radio - Chicago
   
​   Relevant Radio provides programming that speaks to the human condition, helping to bridge the gap between faith and everyday life. The network produces a variety of popular and exciting programs to help strengthen the family, solve everyday problems, and raise the heart and mind to God. Thanks to the prayers, dedication, generosity, and faith of many men and women through the years, Relevant Radio exists to bring the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith into the everyday lives of people who seek it, whenever and wherever they are.  Chicago programming includes Fr. Simon Says (Fr. Richard Simon, pastor of St. Lambert, Skokie) and A Closer Look (Sheila Liaugminas)  Rev. Francis "Rocky" Hoffman - Director

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Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Radio and Television

TThe Office of Radio and Television produces television and radio programs to promote the Archdiocese of Chicago and its various ministries.  It produces the Catholic Chicago television program that appears on Chicago Cable-25 and on the Comcast Network.  It also has a quarterly TV show called Sanctuary that airs on ABC’s Live Well Network.  The Radio-TV Office produces radio programs Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. on WNDZ 750-AM, and every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on Relevant Radio 950-AM and 930-AM.  In addition to its radio and television programs, the Radio-TV Office is in constant production of videos highlighting the people, ministries and events that make the Archdiocese of Chicago a vibrant faith community.  Jim Disch - Director

Program (4:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

  • 4:00 p.m.    Doors Open Social
                       with Open Bar, Beer and Wine
  • 5:00 p.m.     Evening Prayer
  • 5:15 p.m.    Dinner 
  • 6:30 p.m.    Awards Presentations
  • 7:30 p.m.    Raffles​


$60 per person, $440 for a table of 8
includes Wine and Beer

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 6
GRAND RAFFLE: $5 per ticket
  • 1st Prize        $500
  • 2nd Prize       $200
  • 3rd Prize        $100
SPECIAL RAFFLE: $1 per ticket
  • Items on Display at Mardi Gras
Your support for the ACP is greatly appreciated.  Please consider placing an Ad in our Program Book.  Ad Deadline is Friday, February 2.  Thank You.   
  1. Back Cover (5.5 x 8.5)       $250
  2. Inside Cover (5.5 x 8.5)      $200
  3. Full Page (5.5 x 8.5)          $150
  4. Half Page (5.5 x 4.25)        $75
  5. Quarter Page (2.75 x 4.25) $50
  6. Benefactor Line                 $25
ACP Mardi Gras
51st Annual Dinner
 
Salad:
Mixed Spring Garden, with Ranch and
Balsamic Vinaigrette,
Rolls and Butter
 
Entrees: 
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Sauteed White Fish
Chicken Marsala
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Colorful mixed Stir-Fried Vegetables
 
Desserts:
Assorted Cookies, Brownies, Cheesecakes, Lemon Squares,  Coffee and Water

 SACRED HEART PARISH CENTER
(southwest side location)
8245 West 111th Street
Palos Hills, IL 60465. 

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For more information:

Association of Chicago Priests
P.O. Box 388208 (note new PO)
Chicago, IL 60638
[email protected]
cell:312-226-7222
fax: 708-425-2313
Rosario Comancho 
Administrative Assistant

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Dorothy Day Scholarship Awards
are presented to women who are pursing a degree in ministry.