The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Assistance Ministry held its 14th Annual Hope and Healing Mass on Oct. 25, 2025, at Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road. The Mass is an opportunity for clergy abuse victim-survivors to find a safe space for healing where they can feel supported. Bishop Lawrence Sullivan, vicar general of the archdiocese, was the main celebrant. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mike Hoffman, chairman of the archdioceses Hope and Healing Committee, victim-survivor and parishioner of St. Mary of the Woods Parish, greets participants and updates them on the national healing garden project. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Assistance Ministry held its 14th Annual Hope and Healing Mass on Oct. 25, 2025, at Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road. The Mass is an opportunity for clergy abuse victim-survivors to find a safe space for healing where they can feel supported. Bishop Lawrence Sullivan, vicar general of the archdiocese, was the main celebrant. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Leah Heffernan, senior director of the archdiocese’s Office for the Protection of Children and Youth, reads a letter from Cardinal Cupich before Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Maria Enriquez, chair of the archdiocese’s Independent Review Board, proclaims the second reading. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Glenn Vanek from the Diocese of Joliet shares his story of being an victim-survivor during the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general of the archdiocese, and Father Larry Dowling listen to Vanek sharing his story of abuse. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Sullivan thanks Vanek for sharing his story. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Dowling leads the Litany for Hope and Healing during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mike Hoffman, chairman of the archdioceses Hope and Healing Committee, victim-survivor and parishioner of St. Mary of the Woods Parish, prays during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Sullivan, accepts the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Vanek, Bishop Sullivan and Dowling prepare for the Eucharistic Prayer during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Vanek, Bishop Sullivan and Dowling prepare for the Eucharistic Prayer during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
