St. Therese Chinese Catholic Mission Parish in Chicago, IL

St. Therese Parish Community - Chicago, IL

St. Therese Catholic Community
218 Alexander St.
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-6777

5 minutes with Father Michael

r. Michael Davitti has been interviewed by Dolores Madlener of the Catholic New World, the archdiocesan weekly of Chicago, for the magazine’s section “5 minutes with Father”. Entitled “Missionary life in Chicago’s Chinatown,” the interview describes the various steps of Fr. Michael’s vocation to missionary priesthood, his overseas studies and mission, the challenges he encountered in his life and his present service to St. Therese in Chinatown.

Chinese New Year: Enjoy the Pictures

he celebrations of Chinese New Year at St. Therese are over, but the “virtual memory” is still with us, and is accessible at http://stthereselny2009.shutterfly.com/ . The celebration of the Year of the Ox started at St. Therese Church with fireworks, dances, the Lion Dance, and prayers in multiple languages, with the rite of ancestors. St. Therese School celebrated its annual Banquet and Fundraiser dinner at New Furama Restaurant, with food, performers, and dancing. Enjoy the 80+ photos.

Happy Chinese New Year of the Ox !

5th Parish Assembly of St. Therese

he 5th Parish Assembly of St. Therese, held in September, “was a wonderful experience - writes Fr. Michael -. We prayed together, planned together, shared plans and dreams. The presence of the Holy Spirit among us was almost “physical” and we got the energy and enthusiasm of beginning one more year together. All the Parish groups (SMI, St. Rocco, Indonesian, Cantonese and Mandarin Speaking, Italians, Legion of Mary) and ministries (Choir, Readers, Translators, Catechists, Youth, RCIA, Finance) were represented. Special thanks to the school who was represented in the person of the Principal Cavallone, the chair of the School Board, and members of the Board. Together we were 42 participants, quite a record!”
Fr. Michael was also part of the Convention of Clergy, Religious and Laity of North America Chinese ministry. Please read his article on this gathering.