Claretian Community Impact

10/14/2026

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we celebrate the contributions, achievements, and bright futures of Hispanic and Latino communities.

At CCI, we’re grateful for the Claretian-led programs that help make these opportunities possible. From education to community support, these programs walk alongside individuals and families as they work toward a better future.

(Statistics provided by UnidosUS)

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Congratulations Claretian Associates on 35 years of impact!

As we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the Claretians who have helped shape its mission and the countless like Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF, whose connection to the South Side community reaches back even further than Claretian Associates itself.

Read more: https://www.claretianimpact.org/2026/10/07/fr-marks-impact-and-legacy/

10/09/2026

Fr. Mark has seen firsthand how investing in children and communities can make a lasting difference. Through the Fr. Mark Brummel Legacy of Hope Fund, you can help continue that impact by supporting programs in the OLG Community.

Double the impact: https://claretiansusa.networkforgood.com/projects/227673-fr-mark-brummel-legacy-of-hope-fund

10/09/2026

We can think of no better feature to share with you in this issue of Living Hope than the story of the parish from which we write to you: Our Lady of Guadalupe on Chicago’s South Side.

This church holds such vitality in ministries that serve the local community as well as those near and far in their devotion to St. Jude.

Read on our website: https://bit.ly/livinghope10-9-2026

10/08/2026

How were religious vocations promoted before the age of social media? Through advertisements in magazines and newspapers!

In fact, did you know that two of our Claretian priests discovered their vocation thanks to an ad they saw in a magazine?

We invite you to take a trip back in time and discover the new digital exhibition from the Claretian Missionaries Archives USA-Canada, which brings together a fascinating collection of vocational ads published from 1937 to the present.

Discover how a simple publication could change a life forever!

🔗 Explore the exhibition.
https://claretianmissionariesarchives.org/called-to-the-claretians/

10/07/2026

Join us for Our Lady of Guadalupe School’s First Annual Fall Fest!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon filled with fall fun, food, games, vendors, and more! Enjoy Truck or Treat, face painting, pumpkin carving, carnival games, caramel apples, delicious food, music, photo opportunities, and activities for the whole family.

Saturday, October 17

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe School
9050 S. Burley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617

All proceeds from Fall Fest will go toward upgrading the air conditioners in our classrooms, helping create a cooler and more comfortable learning environment for our students.

Come celebrate our community and help make our First Annual Fall Fest one to remember!

One Mission. One School. A whole lot of Love.

10/07/2026

"Villa Guadalupe has served senior citizens for over 35 years and is a real asset to the community." - Fr. Mark Brummel, CMF.

Their building is undergoing renovations that will help ensure it can continue serving seniors for years to come.

Help Villa Guadalupe continue its legacy of caring for seniors: https://claretiansusa.networkforgood.com/projects/227673-fr-mark-brummel-legacy-of-hope-fund

10/06/2026