His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael has issued an encyclical calling for Petitions and Prayers for catechumens in every parish of the Metropolis of Chicago beginning on Sunday, February 2, 2025 (the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple) through the end of Bright Week. The clergy, chanters, choir members, and faithful all have important roles to play to help align our worship with the evangelical mission of the Church. Please read the enclosed encyclical today and pray for all catechumens, known and unknown.

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