Pray for Us

May Birthdays- Larry Murphy, Diane Clancy, Steve Young, Joey Klen, Cleveland Walker, Frank and Cesar Grisi, Jason Krol, +John Hosman, Emma McMullen, Scott Pierson, Friar Michael Jennrich, Nick Covelli, Luis Montenegro

Pray for 24 yr old CPD officer Areanah Preston, killed in Chicago.

Pray for the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart who made retreat in Frankfort, IL

Pray for Hilaria Hernandez, RIP

In thanksgiving  for safe travel and the success of Friar Johnpaul's parish missions.

Sacred Heart, St. Alexander, Nekoosa, Wis.

Boyne City Catholic Community- St Matthew, St Augustine, St John

St.Alphonsus, Greendale, WI

St Charles Borromeo, Parma, Ohio

St Stephen Deacon and Martyr, Tinely Park, IL

St Anthony Parish, Parma, OH

For the people affected by the storms in the south. 

Pray for the easing of tensions between the US and Iran, Russia, & China

Pray for the people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Pray for Peace in the Middle East.

Pray for the victims of violence, those killed in Jerusalem, Tyre Nichols in Memphis and in Ukraine. 

For Friar Jp's goddaughter Christie  healing from back surgery.

In thanksgiving for  safe holiday travel.

For Friar Jps friend Mike Gresko. RIP.

For safe travel  and all affected by the weather.

For Friar Jp's  pilgrims from the Egypt and Israel pilgrimage.

For all those who have asked for prayers.

Pray for those killed in Colorado Springs.

Pray for our country  and our new leaders.

Pray for Friar Jps friends Neil Borgstrom, Avis Wright and Tim McCord, May they rest in Peace.

For the people of St Marys parish in Berea OH on their Parish mission.

Pray for the people and staff at St Ambrose Parish during their Parish Mission.

Pray for the children and teachers killed in Tialand.

Pray for the people at the Parish Mission in Cheboygan Michigan

Remembering all those lost on 911.

God Bless Queen Elizabeth RIP, Bless King Charles III

Pray for the pilgrims  returned from the Passon Play in Germany.

Pray for Bill Leahy, Rest in peace.

Pray for those attended the St Anne Novena in Chicago

Pray for The Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity who were on retreat.

Pray for Friar Jp's cat Beso- Gone to St Francis after 19 years together.

Pray for the  Victims of violence, immigration, trafficing.

Pray for the children and teachers senselessly murdered in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, NY.

Pray for an end to the senseless violence in our country and around the world. And for the political leaders who stoke this violence.

Pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia and an end to war..

Pray for Friar Jp's travels.

Pray for the students at Padua Franciscan HS, as they come to the end of the school year and have a safe summer.

Pray for the people of  St Thomas More after their parish mission.

Pray for the people of St Ambrose parish after their Lenten Mission.

Pray for the people of St Paul of Tarsus Parish after their Lenten Mission.

Pray for students of Padua on retreat this month.

Pray for those who grieve the loss of loved ones this time of year!

Pray for the staff and parishioners at St Margaret Mary Parish in Naperville during their Parish Mission.

Pray for Friars Jp's friend Barry Patraw. RIP

Pray for Friar Johnpaul on his 26th anniversary of ordination.

Pray for those affected by the storms in the south.

Pray for the victims violence.

Pray for all who attended the parish mission in Sheboygan Wisconsin .

Blessing on all who attended and volunteered at Oztober Fest in Wamego, KS

We remember all those who died on 9-11, and from 9-11.

Pray for our heroes killed in Kabul.

Pray for CPD officer E.French and her family and her partner Carlos Yanez -for his speedy and full recovery..

For the people of Afghanistan.

For Dorian Esparza-Gallego on his Baptism.

For those  who attended the St Anne Novena in Chicago.

For Dolly Gradt and her recovery.

Pray for Louise Schultz on her 80th birthday.

For Bill Moorehead RIP..

For Bonnie Michels, OFS and her medical issues.

For Sue Gresko and her eye condition.

For the people in Surfside Florida grieving the loss of loved ones.

Pray for those effected by weather.

Pray for Duke Cassidy- May he rest in peace.

For Joanne Fulkerson, healing and peace.

For Eric & Adam Serena diagnosed with a rare cancer- Pray for healing and peace. 

For Friar Michael Luke Uben, OFM ,may he rest in Peace.

Pray for The Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Ohio

Pray for the Franciscan Sisters on retreat, Lemont, IL

Pray for Fr Marc Sheckells, OFM, newly ordained. 

Pray for Eulogio Escobedo recently diagnosed with cancer.

For Shalom/Peace in the Middle East

Pray for our Moms and those special women in our lives.

Pray for safe travels for Friar Johnpaul,

Pray for the Clancy and Tozzo families.

Pray for  the Allegany Franciscan sisters, esp. Sr Michelle

Pray for Friar Marc Sheckells as he prepares for his ordination on May 22. Many Blessings.

For the police offices killed in line of duty, RIP

Pray for Trooper Todd Hannaken and his family, RIP

For three of the friars from Friar Jp's community at St Peters, Fr Elric Samson, Fr Jim Hoffman,  Fr George Musial ,May they rest in peace.

For our country and our new president and vice president.  Lord help us.

Pray for the three Illinois State Troopers hit by cars in February,

 Especially Trooper Brian Frank.

Prayers for Trooper Matthew Rice and his wife at the loss of is 14month old daughter Parker. 

Pray for Friar Jps friend Kathy Powers and her healing from Cancer and Covid. 

Pray for Franciscan Sister Anna Clare, 105yrs, May she rest in peace.
Pray for John Hauter, may he rest in peace and for his wife Janet and family.

Pray for all those who grieve loved ones 

For all those affected by Covid 19: health care workers, first responders, medical scientists and Infectious disease experts

For my sister Denise who lost her battle with brain cancer. May she rest in peace.

For Friar Johnpaul's friend Steve Cosmos, May he rest in peace.

For peace in our city streets!

​For justice for all those effected by racism, prejudice, phobias directed against anyone who is perceived as "other". Lord heal us!

for Friar Jps dear friend, Sister of Charity, Sr Julie Scanlan SC. Rest in Peace.

​For Isabel Grisi, May she rest in peace.​ Blessings on her family.

​For Sue Gresko and her back issues.

For Friar Jps friend Vince Turnbull may he rest in peace and for his  wife Tina , mom Marsha and family.

For Friar Jps friend Margaret Carruthers may she rest in peace and for her family.

For peace for friars nieces husband Sean Spencer at the death of his dad, Ray Spencer-RIP.

For ISP Trooper Nick Hopkins, killed in the line of duty. RIP. EOW-8.23/19

For those killed in the 250 mass shootings in America, and an end to gun violence with sensible gun control.

For a solution to the horrific conditions for migrants, especially the children at our souther border.

For those who gave their lives for freedom.

For our mothers and those who taught and nurtured us in life.

For Fallen ISP Trooper Chris Lambert, RIP, and for his family.

For Stephan, Yami, Celina and their families.

For the church and her leadership, that thre may be healing and justice.

For Friar Jps  friend, the famous El Salvadorian artist Fernando Llort, RIP- for his wife and family.

For State Police Chaplain Jay Kurtz, May he rest in peace and for his wife Gloria and daughters: Robyn and Holly.

For the Franciscans of the United States who decided to join as one US province.  God bless this process.

For Trooper Rich Kozik RIP and his family

For Lucia Ramirez, May she have a diagnosis and healing. God bless her journey.

For David DeLeon May he rest in Peace.

For Friar Bob Pawell, OFM, may he rest in peace.

For Illinois State Trooper Ryan Albin#5718  May he rest in peace.

For Mrs Ester Acevedo, the mother of Friar Jps friend Richard from Chile, Healing and peace.

For Patrick Mendes OFS, May he rest in peace.

Blessings on the Walker-Frias and Esparza-Garcia families

For all those affected by war and violence- in Chicago and throughout the world.

For our nation, angry and divided, for healing and peace.

For Kris Arnold ISP code , may she rest in peace. 

For Judith Leitsa, mother of Bonnie Michels, ofs, May she rest in peace.

For Sue Gresko healing and health.

For Friar Joe Middleton OFM, who died in New Mexico. May he rest in peace.

For Mrs. Marion Small, a dear friend and teacher at Hales Franciscan, Rest in peace.

For Mrs Jean Nelson, founder of the Wizard of Oz store and Festival in Chesterton IN, May she rest in peace somewhere over the rainbow.

For Friar Jp's last uncle Joe Nalbach, May he rest in peace.

For all who have asked my prayers, May God hear the sound of our voices.

For peace in Chicago

For those killed in senseless acts of violence and war!

For Peace in Jerusalem and Israel and Palestine.

For Pope Francis'  safe travels and protection.

For the refugees who die fleeing war and violence.

For police officers and all first responders, that they may be safe.

For Mrs Louise Schultz and her health.

For those with troubled marriages

For the Franciscans of the USA as they meet to reflect on their lives together in the future.

For all those who lost loved ones this year.

For Friar Johnpaul’s travel and safety
For our elected officials, that they may heal the divisions of our Nation.
For all the deceased members of the Cafiero-Nalbach family.

"Lord, hold our troops in your  loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their  families.

All those effected by the economy and who are jobless: that they may find meaningful employment.

For all victims of the sex abuse scandal: children, teens, falsely accused clergy and the Church.