Archdiocese holds annual Mass for abuse survivors Oct. 29

The Archdiocese of Chicago will hold its annual Mass for Hope and Healing, celebrated for the ongoing healing of child and youth sexual abuse survivors, their families and the Church, at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, at Holy Family Parish, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago.

The Rev. Lawrence R. Dowling, pastor of St. Agatha Parish in Chicago, will be the main celebrant and the Very Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, chancellor for the archdiocese, will be the homilist. Music will be led by and performed by the St. Agatha Parish choir.

This year the Mass also will also recognize the fifth anniversary of the Archdiocese of Chicago Healing Garden, located directly adjacent to Holy Family Church.

Mike Hoffman and Jim Richter, both victims-survivors, will give witness on behalf of victims-survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Attendees will include clergy, victims-survivors, family members of survivors, Catholic School leadership and many others committed to the protection and safety of children.