CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] -- In a letter dated August 1, 2013, Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor, calls upon the faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest to rally in support of the growing number of diocesan seminarians -- many of whom are married with children -- during the month of August, which has been designated by the Diocesan Council as "Support Our Seminarians Month."
In an effort to build awareness of the seminarians' needs, flyers are being sent to all parishes in early August for local distribution. Parishes are being asked to raise funds, culminating in "SOS Sunday" on August 25, that the Diocese will distribute directly to the seminarians to offset the cost of their educational and living expenses.