NEWS: ARCHIVED NEWS
- 2020, March 29 - Senior citizen’s program- going strong + growing! Update HERE.
- 2020, March 8 - Are you a college student or recent college grad looking for something to do this summer? Check out Mission OLA’s summer volunteer program HERE.
- 2020, March 1 - Thanks to ALL who helped with our donation of 34 pallets of food! Highlights HERE.
- 2020, March 1 - The new food pantry has been open for 1 year! Check out our new food pantry page highlighting this anniversary HERE.
- 2020, January 26 - Sr. Stephanie was named one of eight Catholics of the Year by Our Sunday Visitor. Article HERE.
- 2020, January 12 - Christmas message from Fr. Bob HERE.
- 2020, January 12 - THANK YOU to all who helped with the Christmas party!! Highlights HERE.
- 2020, January 12 - Thank you to the Culinary Kids team for a great Christmas lunch with our seniors. Highlights HERE.
- 2019, December 15 - A record 294 people were at the Tuesday pantry on 11/26 - pictures HERE! The Tuesday pantry was featured in Chicago Catholic HERE.
- 2019, December 15 - Happy Thanksgiving! THANK YOU to all who made our Thanksgiving party wonderful. Highlights HERE.
- 2019,November 24 - Awesome community lunch on 10/26! Pictures HERE.
- 2019,November 10 - Team OLA did incredible in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! $192K and RISING! Donate to Sr. Stephanie and Team OLA HERE. Pictures HERE.
- 2019, October 20 - Great community lunch on 9/28! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, October 14 - Congratulations to Sr. Jess on her final vows! Welcome to our new postulants- Macey, Libby, and Emily. Pictures HERE.
- 2019, October 6 - Press coverage of Sr. Jess’ vows: Zenit, CBS, Archdiocese radio, CCI radio and WBBM radio! Check it out!
- 2019, September 28 - Mission OLA’s garden is feeding the neighborhood + up for an international award. Details HERE.
- 2019, September 22 - Thanks to all who helped at our back to school block party! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, August 3 - Thanks to all who helped with our Bible camp. Highlights HERE. (updated 7/21/19)
- 2019, August 3 - The Camino Project is raising money for the Mission via their awesome pilgrim Joanna! Info HERE.
- 2019, July 21 - Mattress give away- huge success! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, July 21 - GRAND OPENING of our new play space and garden at 3800/3806 W. Chicago Ave! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, June 9 - Great block party on 6/22! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, June 9 - Thank you to Mary Seat of Wisdom’s youth group who helped us this week. Highlights HERE.
- 2019, June 9 - Thank you to ALL the college groups who came this spring. Highlights HERE.
- 2019, June 9 - Congrats Sr. Laura S on her graduation! Pictures HERE.
- 2019, May 12 - A movie about Fr. Bob and the story of Mission OLA?!? It’s true! Trailer HERE.
- 2019, April 28 - Thank you, Seeds of Service, (St. Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale) for your amazing donation of food! See Voices of the Mission.
- 2019, April 21 - Awesome work at the Flower and Garden show Sr. Alicia! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, April 14 - Thanks to all who made our St. Joseph’s Table great! Check out some highlights HERE.
- 2019, April 14 - Congrats Shamrock Shuffle Team! $31K so far! Highlights / donate HERE.
- 2019, March 31 - Kelly Hall has been open for 10 years! Check out our senior citizens’ Marti Gras anniversary celebration HERE.
- 2019, March 10 - We had a great community dinner on 2/20! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, February 24 - Thank you to Midwest Food Bank/ Morton Apostolic Christian Church for their incredible SEMI TRUCK full of food! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, February 18 - New Tuesday pantry opened on Tuesday 1/22! Highlights HERE. See updates + how you can help HERE.
- 2019, January 7 - Fr. Bob’s Christmas message HERE highlighting the school project. See updates on the school project + how you can help HERE. (updated 12/24/18)
- 2019, January 7 - Check out Sr. Jaime’s Advent reflections HERE.
- 2019, January 7 - THANK YOU to all who made the 4th annual Culinary Kids event possible! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, January 7 - THANK YOU to all who made our Christmas party possible! Highlights HERE.
- 2019, January 7 - Article in the Chicago Tribune featuring the Christmas party HERE.
- 2018, December 17 - Saturday Dec. 1 was the 60th anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels school fire. Thank you Cardinal Cupich, survivors and families, the Red Cross, and Gallagher Bassett for joining us to remember those who died & those who suffered because of the tragedy. See pictures from the Red Cross HERE. May those who perished rest in peace.
- 2018, December 9 - Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for all who helped at our Thanksgiving party. Brunch for 500, over 300 turkeys distributed by Tues. PM! Highlights HERE.
- 2018, December 2 - CONGRATS TEAM OLA! $200,000+ raised and still moving! Donate HERE. Highlights HERE.
- 2018, November 11 - Thanks for everyone’s help at our 10/17 community dinner! Highlights HERE.
- 2018, October 14 - Sr. Jaime took final vows! Congrats. Highlights HERE.
- 2018, October 1 - Thanks to ALL who helped out at the back to school block party! Highlights HERE. Scroll down to see the video!
- 2018, August 19 - Thank you to all who helped us with Bible camp! We had an awesome time learning about Jesus. Pictures HERE.
- 2018, August 19 - Sr. Alicia was awesome at the Taste of Chicago! See her on TV HERE.
- 2018, June 10 - Recent press: Sr. Alicia speaking on using food for evangelization HERE.
- 2018, June 10 - Congrats to Sr. Jaime, Sr. Jess, Sr. Laura Toth, and Sr. Alicia on their graduations. Pictures and details HERE.
- 2018, June 3 - Congrats to Sr. Laura Toth and Sr. Laura Soppet on their First Profession! Pictures HERE. Professional pictures HERE.
- 2018, June 3 - Congrats to Br. Alan, Br. Matt, and Sr. Theresa on entering the novitiate! Pictures HERE!
- 2018, May 7 - Thanks to Perfect Pasta, Hunger Resource Network, and St. Isaac Jogues (Hinsdale) for an INCREDIBLE week of food donations for our Tuesday pantry (now serving 140+ families a week).
- 2018, April 22 - He has risen! Alleluia! Happy Easter. Recap of Lent HERE. *Updated 3/25/18*
- 2018, April 22 - Recent press: Sr. Alicia’s Catholic News Service article HERE AND Fr. Bob featured on Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire podcast HERE (@ 31:30).
- 2018, April 15 - Great job Team OLA at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle! Highlights HERE. Donate to their effort HERE.
- 2018, April 8 - Thanks to all who made the St. Joseph’s table GREAT! Highlights HERE
- 2018, February 25 - We have a new link to our Amazon wish list HERE.
- 2018, January 21 - Looking for a new year’s resolution? Help the Mission. Unique ways HERE.
- 2018, January 14 - Thank you for all of the Christmas blessings to our neighbors! Trees, dinners, mattresses + more. Highlights HERE.
- 2018, January 14 - Culinary Kids 2017 senior’s Christmas celebration was a great success! Highlights HERE.
- 2018, January 14 - Thank you to ALL who made the Christmas party AMAZING! ~1200 neighbors in attendance. Highlights HERE. WGN clip HERE.
- 2018, January 14 - Fr. Bob’s Christmas message HERE.
- 2017, December 3 - Happy Thanksgiving from Mission OLA! 550+ served 11/18, 300+ turkeys distributed by Wed PM! Highlights HERE.
- 2017, November 19 - Great community dinner on Mon., Oct 30! Highlights HERE.
- 2017, November 19 - Updates on the land purchases/ development on Voices of the Mission!
- 2017, October 10 - CONGRATS & THANK YOU TEAM OLA! Great races & $125,000+ raised so far and still GROWING! Highlights HERE, buy a t-shirt HERE or donate HERE.
- 2017, October 10 - Congrats to Theresa, Matt, and Alan for becoming postulants!
- 2017, September 10 - Great job at Fort2Base Team OLA! $50,000+ raised so far! Help us reach our goal by donating HERE. Pictures of Fort2Base HERE.
- 2017, September 10 - Thanks to the Parish Vitality and Mission Office, Mary Seat of Wisdom + ALL who made out back to school block party great. Pictures HERE.
- 2017, August 28 - Mission OLA is investing in empty lots to use for play space and parking. Details + how to help HERE.
- 2017, August 20 - We had a great time at our Bible camp! Pictures HERE.
- 2017, July 16 - Cooking demonstration by Sr. Alicia at Taste of Chicago on 7/9 at 3:30. Details HERE.
- 2017, July 16 - We had a blast at our June 17 block party!
- 2017, July 16 - Mission OLA is supporting Renew My Church through prayer, fasting, and acts of penance. Please commit formally and find our more HERE. Your prayer card will be put in Our Lady of the Angels Church.
- 2017, July 3 - Summer message from Fr. Bob HERE.
- 2017, June 11 - The Franciscan’s teaching ministry is now official- Sr. Stephanie graduated! Pictures/ info HERE.
- 2017, June 11 - Congrats Sr. Alicia on winning the Loyola Chicago young alumni award. Check it out + other spring highlights HERE.
- 2017, May 1 - Thanks to all who made our St. Joseph’s table great + for all of our spring break volunteers! Highlights HERE.
- 2017, March 3 - Check out highlights from our 2/20 community dinner HERE.
- 2017, February 12 - New features on Voices of the Mission HERE!
- 2017, January 30 - THANK YOU for a great 2016! Pictures from volunteer thank you Mass/ breakfast HERE!
- 2017, January 22 - 1200 neighbors, 350 volunteers, 1 GREAT Christmas Party - a spectacular success! Pictures HERE.
- 2017, January 9 - Thanks to all who made the City of Chicago's Culinary Kids event and our December community dinner great! Highlights HERE.
- 2017, January 1 - Christmas message from Fr. Bob HERE & Amazon Christmas list HERE.
- 2017, January 1 - Sr. Stephanie was featured in the FOCUS Annual Report HERE.
- 2016, December 21 - 550 neighbors, 250 volunteers, 1 great Thanksgiving party! Pictures HERE.
- 2016, November 27 - Congratulations Cardinal Cupich on becoming a Cardinal!
- 2016, November 20 - Amazing job Team OLA in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! 91+ K raised so far. Pictures HERE.
- 2016, November 13 - Great Puerto Rican themed meal / Halloween community dinner this week- pictures HERE.
- 2016, November 6 - Sr. Alicia featured in the First Things blog HERE.
- 2016, October 11 - New items on Amazon wish list & don’t forget to sign up for Amazon Smile (buy stuff on Amazon, Mission gets $)
- 2016, October 11 - Congrats to Sr. Stephanie and Sr. Jess on taking final and first vows respectfully! Pictures HERE.
- 2016, October 3 - A reflection by Sr. Alicia was featured in First Things as seen HERE.
- 2016, September 25 - Great job Team OLA @ the Volition Half Marathon! Sr. Stephanie won the race! Pictures HERE and donate HERE.
- 2016, September 11 - A few summer highlights- huge food donations, seniors trips + more - HERE. (updated 8/14)
- 2016, September 11 - Bible camp 2016 was a success - check out some highlights HERE.
- 2016, August 14 - Sr. Alicia did great at Taste of Chicago! Pictures and video HERE.
- 2016, August 7 - Week 52 (exactly a year) closes out the 851 N. Avers page! Click HERE for the story and pictures.
- 2016, August 7 - Great food give away + block party on 7/9! Pictures HERE.
- 2016, July 24 - Team OLA Half Marathon team is now running The Volition America Half Marathon and 5K. See details HERE. (The Oak Brook Half Marathon has been cancelled.)
- 2016, July 24 - Community dinner dates for the fall are on the calendar page.
- 2016, July 10 - Great block party on 6/11 (pictures HERE)
- 2016, June 12 - Congrats to Sr. Laura and Sr. Laura on their entrance into the novitiate. Check out more about our community - the Franciscans of the Eucharist, HERE.
- 2016, May 16 - Sr. Alicia was on Windy City Live and featured in the Loyola Chicago Alumni Magazine
- 2016, May 8 - We are now on Facebook!
- 2016, May 1 - Great community dinner on April 13! Pictures HERE.
- 2016, April 25 - Check out Sr. Alicia reflection on mercy in her life HERE during this Jubilee Year of Mercy!
- 2016, April 10 - Lent means retreats + service groups! Highlights HERE.
- 2016, April 4 - First ever St. Joseph’s table on March 19 was fantastic - Highlights HERE.
- 2016, March 7 - Sr. Alicia is a Chopped CHAMPION! Congrats Sr. Alicia!!! We are grateful for the amazing outpouring of PRESS! Press Central HERE.
- 2016, February 4 - Thanks for our friends in Melrose Park for hosting the Epiphany fundraiser (featuring Sr. Alicia’s cooking) for us! Pictures HERE!
- 2016, January 18 - THANK YOU to all who made the Christmas party amazing! Pictures HERE.
- 2016, January 10 - Thank you City Clerk Susan Mendoza + all involved for picking Sr. Alicia + Mission OLA to host the Culinary Kids Christmas. Pictures HERE.
- 2016, January 3 - Christmas message from Fr. Bob HERE.
- 2015, December 20 - Mission OLA is NEW on Twitter as @OLAMission! Follow us!
- 2015, December 20 - Happy Thanksgiving - Thanks to all who made our Thanksgiving party fantastic! Pictures HERE.
- 2015, November 1 - CONGRATS to Team OLA on a fantastic job at the marathon! The team raised $85,000 for the Mission!
- Pictures HERE.
- Sr. Stephanie's quest to qualify for the Olympic Trials was covered in the Wall Street Journal, Runner’s World, and the Catholic New World.
- Donate HERE.
- 2015, November 1 - Congrats Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia on their final vows!
- Pictures HERE. (Updated 10/24)
- Final vows were featured in Chicago Tribune and the Catholic New World!
- Check out our NEW TOUR THE CHURCH portal!
- Many amazing things happening at the “new” house! Updates HERE.
- 2015, October 16 - Congrats to Sr. Jaime on her first vows + welcome Laura and Laura! Pictures HERE.
- 2015, September 13 - Wish list has been significantly updated. Check it out HERE.
- 2015, August 30 - Check out Mission OLA’s summer highlights page HERE.
- 2015, August 9 - Why should you sign up for AmazonSmile to benefit the Mission? April tells us in her blog HERE. Sign up for AmazonSmile HERE.
- 2015, July 28 - Mission OLA (via Sr. Alicia) was featured on Relevant Radio. Listen HERE.
- 2015, July 28 - See pictures from the June 13 party HERE.
- 2015, July 6 - See our Year of Consecrated Life events HERE.
- 2015, June 15 - The convent plumbing project is almost complete. We will be starting the boiler project soon! The total cost of these repairs is over $150,000. See how you can help us complete these necessary repairs HERE.
- 2015, June 11 - Fr. Bob’s 25th anniversary, the sisters’ graduation, and the year of consecrated life call for much celebration! Pictures HERE.
- 2015, May 10 - See pictures from the April 30 community dinner HERE.
- 2015, April 30 - Thank you Cardinal George for your tireless service and dedication to the Mission and the Archdiocese. Cardinal George Memorial page HERE. May he rest in peace.
- 2015, April 12 - We hosted over 70 college students on their spring breaks. See pictures HERE.
- 2015, March 3 - See pictures from our great community dinner on February 12 HERE. Additional Community Dinner dates are on the calendar HERE. If you/ your group would like to sponsor a future dinner, please e-mail HERE.
- 2015, January 18 - Cardinal George visited our senior’s program! Pictures HERE.
- 2015, January 11 - Enjoy Fr. Bob’s Christmas message HERE.
- 2015, January 11 - Thank you to all who made our Christmas party so wonderful! We served 1200+ people. Thank you! Pictures HERE!
- 2014, December 10 - We are very thankful to all who made our Thanksgiving party amazing! See picture HERE.
- 2014, November 24 - What did Pope Francis and Pope Benedict do on Halloween? Find out HERE.
- 2014, November 16 - Our Motown community dinner was amazing! Pictures HERE.
- 2014, October 31 - CONGRATS to Team OLA on their Chicago Marathon performances! Team OLA has raised over $50,000 to support the Mission so far! Donate HERE, info HERE, and race weekend pictures HERE.
- 2014, October 26 - Enjoy a reflection about the Mission from our seminarian intern, Peter, HERE.
- 2014, October 20 - Kevin, the newest member of our community, became a postulant on October 3rd. Pictures HERE!
- 2014, October 15 - We hosted our first confirmation retreat on site on September 27. Check out some pictures HERE!
- 2014, September 28 - Congratulations Sr. Jess! Sr. Jess became a Novice on September 8. Pictures HERE.
- 2014, September 21 - We had 14 people who ran the Oak Brook Half marathon to support the Mission. See pictures HERE. Thank them for their efforts by donating to the team HERE.
- 2014, September 7 - The kids in our neighborhood are excited to go back to school! See two reasons why HERE.
- 2014, September 2 - We had a great time at our Bible camp! Check out pictures HERE.
- 2014, August 24 - We had 3 block parties in 3 days on July 25-27! Check out pictures HERE.
- 2014, July 28 - The first week of Bible camp was great! See pictures HERE.
- 2014, June 28 - Our June 28 block party was great! See pictures HERE.
- 2014, June 7 - Check out pictures from our first health fair and latest mobile pantry HERE.
- 2014, May 19 - Thanks to St. Clement’s and St. Patrick’s (Hudson, WI) for helping with spring cleaning and gardening + celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. Pictures HERE.
- 2014, April 27 - We hosted 59 students here over their spring breaks! Check out some pictures HERE, and reflections from the students from Hope College HERE.
- 2014, March 17 - Our monthly mobile pantry continues to feed 250 families fresh produce, canned goods, and clothing/ household goods. Check out picture from March HERE.
- 2014, March 9 - History page now has a link to the website that extensively documented the renovation projects and first years of outreach at Mission OLA. Check out the site HERE and the history page HERE.
- 2014, February 22 - Pictures and info about our most recent retreat groups and activities HERE.
- 2013, December 25 - Please enjoy Fr. Bob’s Christmas message HERE.
- 2013, December 15 - Thank you to all who made our Christmas party so wonderful for our neighbors! Please see pictures HERE.
- 2013, December 8 - Christmas festivities have begun at Mission OLA. See pictures with our seniors and from our concert HERE.
- 2013, November 25 - Thank you to all who made the Thanksgiving party possible! See pictures HERE!
- 2013, October 30 - Our community dinner on October 30th was wonderful. See pictures HERE. Next community dinner will be in January.
- 2013, October 22- Our community dinner on October 16th was wonderful! See pictures HERE! Please join us for our next community dinner on October 30th. See the calendar page for more info.
- 2013, October 15 - Congratulations to Team Our Lady of the Angels in the Chicago Marathon! Click HERE to see pictures from the weekend, click HERE still to donate to the team, and click HERE (olamission@gmail.com) to send an e-mail saying “I WANT TO RUN IN 2014!”