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​Archdiocese of Chicago - What is Renew My Church

St. Bernardine Parish has been activated to begin the Renew My Church discernment process. Although we were originally scheduled for the last wave of this initiative, (2022 – 2023), the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the process throughout the Archdiocese. St. Bernardine will be in a grouping with St. Luke parish in River Forest. 
Keep checking this website for further updates.

​A Prayer For “Renew My Church”

Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, 
as you spoke to holy men and women 
who have gone before us. 
In every age and in our own time, 
you call to us and say: Renew My Church. 
Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, 
and so enable us 
    to hear you clearly 
    to listen to each other attentively 
    to imagine our future boldly 
    to discern your direction wisely 
    to persevere in your holy will courageously 
    to stay together in charity 
    to surrender our own plans readily 
    to embrace the greater good 
    to hand on your gifts to future generations. 
May we remain in the holy company of 
the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles and all the saints. 
May their example and presence 
inspire us with patient confidence 
in the work of your grace. 
We ask this of you who live and reign 
with the Father 
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 
forever and ever. Amen 

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