CMCSMen -
A Blog for Chicago Catholic Men
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If you attended the Men's Forum and did not complete a response card, you can do that here online. This helps us measure the impact for this and future events. Thank you! -- Frank J Casella |
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Vision:
To Foster Catholic Men's Spirituality in Chicago Southland
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By Frank J Casella, CMCS Co-founder and Execuitve Director |
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Keynote Fr. Ryan Brady prays with the men for the close of his presentation at the Forum.
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The Bishop Perry Chicago Catholic Men’s Forum 2025 was held on 31 May at Saint John Neumann Parish - North at the St. Anne Church site in Hazel Crest, Illinois. The Keynote speaker was Fr. Ryan Brady, Chicago Priest and Pastor at St. Christina Parish, and Chaplain for the Chicago Fire Departmet. His topic was about
'Holiness in our Ordinary Life'. |
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A great group of about fifty men from across the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Midwest America, joined together to, as we say,
feed our stomachs and then feed our Souls. A hot breakfast was served, and the closing Mass Celebrated by Monsenior Dennis Lyle many say was very meaningful, as well as the homily by Deacon James Norman, Vicar for Deacons. |
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After the Keynote Presentation, the men were asked the two questions below to answer amongst each other from their tables with a Forum (similar to a parish men's group) experience. These groups then reported the response for their group, and the men where then able to categorize these into main themes. Fr. Ryan made bullet points from the responses as follows: |
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1. In my day to day life, what are the obstacles I find in doing the little things to grow in holiness?
2. What support do I need and what support can I offer to other men to grow in holiness?
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Below are some of the response card comments from the men who attended this Men’s Forum:
'My first time, it was a joy and very peaceful, and soo good for men to come together in Christ.'
'Fr. Ryan shared what I had curiosity with in my faith.'
'Most excellent.' .... 'Profound.' .... 'Deeply meaningful.'
'Thank you CMCS for standing in the gap for Catholic men.'
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We would like to thank the Archdiocese of Chicago and Most Reverend Mark Bartosic for his support of CMCS and this event (as well as Bishop Sullivan before him for the stipend for Fr. Ryan). Thank you to Father Edmund Aristil, Pastor at St. John Neumann Parish, for opening his doors for us, as well as the CMCS-Donors who made this all possible. Last but not least, we thank Bishop Emeritus Joseph N Perry for his vision in making a dent on the Soles of many Catholic men for over the past two decades, as this would not happen without his long-time support of this apostolate. |
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And, I personally thank the CMCS Team for their hard work to make this event meaningful for the men attending: Co-founder Deacon John Rangel, Deacon Alfred Coleman, Mr. Oscar Griffin, Jr., Mr. Terry Shelley. (And a special Thank You! to Deacon Norman for buying coffee!).
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If CMCS is close to your heart, we would be delighted to receive your support. |
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Founded in 2004 by Bishop Emeritus Joseph N Perry
Executive Director, Frank J Casella
Phone calls by appointment via email.
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland | 3525 South Lake Park Avenue | Chicago, IL. 60653 |
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The CMCS Mission: Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS) is engaged in fostering holy and courageous men and proclaiming the importance of husbands and fathers to children and the family. CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Bishop Mark Bartosic, founded in 2004 by Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and (Executive Director) Mr. Frank J Casella. |
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