Annual Provincial's Dinner
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September 24, 2024
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Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Central Province)
Dominican Friars to Host Annual Provincial’s Dinner Honoring the Franciscans of the Eucharist
Chicago, Illinois — September 24, 2024: The Very Rev. Louis S. Morrone, OP, Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Central Province), together with the Dominican friars, invites friends, benefactors, and all who may be interested to their annual Provincial’s Dinner, where the friars will present their 2024 Great Preacher Award. The event will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Union League Club of Chicago. This cherished annual tradition brings together friars and friends to celebrate Dominican heritage, honor exceptional preaching, and strengthen bonds of friendship.
The Great Preacher Award honors those who proclaim, in word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The friars will present this year’s award to the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, honoring their tireless service to the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels on Chicago’s West Side. Led by Bishop Robert J. Lombardo, CFR, the Franciscans of the Eucharist have made an indelible impact in one of the city’s most impoverished neighborhoods through their unwavering commitment to both spiritual and material support for those in need.
“The Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago embody the essence of the Gospel in their outreach to the poor and marginalized,” said Fr. Morrone. “We are privileged to recognize their work at this year’s Provincial’s Dinner. Their ministry reflects the same values we, as Dominicans, strive to uphold in our preaching and service.”
The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels provides essential services such as food distribution, after-school programs, community outreach, and spiritual care to hundreds of families in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. The Mission’s work serves as a beacon of hope and faith, empowering the local community with love, compassion, and charity.
Event Information
- Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Time: Reception: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 7:00 pm
- Venue: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
- Dress Code: Business Attire
- RSVP by October 18, 2024
- For ticket and sponsorship information and to RSVP, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/knch6p/event/provincialsdinner2024/
About the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Central Province)
The Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Albert the Great, also known as the Central Province, dedicate themselves to communicating the Word of God through preaching, theological education, and the promotion of justice and peace. This mission, undertaken as members of the body of Christ, is grounded in a vowed communal life, prayer, and lifelong study.
The Friars preach in a variety of settings, including parishes, college campuses, schools, hospitals, diocesan offices, through the arts, in mission territories, among the poor, on the road, and on the internet.
Founded in 1216 by St. Dominic de Guzman, the Dominican Order, or the Order of Preachers, is a Roman Catholic religious order. The Central Province is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and primarily serves the Midwest as well as Puerto Rico.
About the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, under the guidance of Bishop Robert J. Lombardo and the Franciscans of the Eucharist, serves the poor on Chicago's West Side. Through their ministry, the Mission provides food, clothing, after-school programs, and other vital services to families in the community, reflecting Christ’s call to care for the most vulnerable.