Prison Ministry

Healing Beyond Violence and Incarceration: A Restorative Justice Art Show

Thank you to everyone who join us for Mass, the art show, and the peace circle on May 21, 2023! You can see photos of the event here.

Sheil Catholic Center is pleased to host Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation for an art show of pieces created by the Precious Blood community: youth and adults impacted by violence and incarceration. There will also be some pieces for sale for those interested in supporting the program. Join us Sunday, May 21st for Mass at 9:30 or 11:00, followed by the art show in the Lower Level at Sheil Catholic Center's Evanston campus. Fr. Dave Kelly of Precious Blood Ministry will preside and preach at each Mass.

10:30 - 2:00 p.m. Art Show Open in Lower Level, East Side Room
1:00 p.m. Peace Circle* in Lower Level, West Side Room

Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston Campus
2110 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201

*All are welcome to join a representative from Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation to have an experience of the peace circle process. Peace circles are practices used to strengthen community and grow in relationship. The peace circle will last no longer than an hour and no reservations are necessary.

Our Collaboration

In a city of struggles, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation is a bright light that serves the youth and adults of Chicago who have been impacted by violence and incarceration. We are grateful to the students and associates who served with Precious Blood Ministry's juvenile detention ministry for 15 years, prior to the jails being closed to outsiders due to COVID. Additionally, every year Sheil community members support youth in the Precious Blood Ministry programs through the Mitten Tree and we purchase all Sheil t-shirts and sweatshirts from the Precious Blood Ministry print shop that provides meaningful employment to youth and young adults.

Questions

For more information, please contact Tim Higgins at 847.328.4648 or via email here.