St. Bonaventure Oratory

(123) July 21, 2019. Our happy place to worship today was at “St. Bonaventure Oratory”. It’s always a blessing to celebrate Mass with my Grandson. And as always, we were warmly welcomed by parishioners.

Before Mass began we met Fr. James Barrett. His genuine care for his parish, all people and future of the Universal Church was apparent in our brief conversation. Then after the readings and Gospel was read, Fr. Jim opened his heart to reveal a true passion for the future of our Church. That women have been so important throughout creation. Fr. Jim believes it’s time for women to have more important roles in The Church. Women have always been part of the backbone that is the strength of The Church. It’s my prayer that The Church would accept what women can do to cultivate and rebuild what has been broken most of all, trust.

Thank you, Fr. Jim for speaking out and acknowledging what you believe women can do for The Church. May God bless you as you speak up for our beloved Church.

St. Bonaventure Oratory ~ 1641 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago
www.stbonaventurechurch.org