The parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church still fight for community self-determination. Show your support. The parishioners of St. Francis Church brought back their physical church from the grave, interrupting a demolition and occupying the unheated shell of their church for four months in the dead cold of winter. A church is, however, more than a physical building. It is also historical connections, community solidarity, cultural traditions, and pastoral leadership.
Communities can win if they work and pray together and fight back.
The last act of Cardinal Bernardin was, by decree , to restore St. Francis Parish. We pray for him . His father was baptized in our Church. We welcome and honor our Father and Shepherd, the Most Reverend Archbishop Francis E. George. A welcome letter to Archbishop Francis George .