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Spotlights 23rd September 2025

Celebrating Jean’s Art at the Design Museum of Chicago

Jean loves taking trips to downtown Chicago, but her recent trip to the Design Museum of Chicago was truly special because Jean’s art was on display!

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Stories 18th September 2025

The Burnt Soup and the Lesson It Taught

Our burnt soup almost ruined our Soup Night, but with some teamwork, everything worked out!

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Stories 5th September 2025

A Green Thumb and a Blossoming Friendship

Every week, Anders visits his neighbor, Megan, to help tend to her garden. Over time, the pair have become good friends.

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Reflections 19th August 2025

I Love: A Community Poem

Our assistants spent an afternoon writing a poem that encapsulates all the things we love about L'Arche Chicago.

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Reflections 31st July 2025

Compassionate Care

While sitting in her garden, Kim Bryze finds a heartwarming display of instinctual care among a pair of birds, an act she sees reflected in L'Arche.

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Spotlights 15th July 2025

Remembering Sister Rosemary Connelly

Known for her kind heart, joy, and unwavering dedication, Sister Rosemarie is a well-known figure in the Chicagoland community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all whose lives were touched by Sr. Rosemarie.

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Highlights 7th July 2025

A Look at the First Half of the Year in Our Homes

Read about what our homes have been up to thus far this year.

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Reflections 7th July 2025

Life Changing News: Reflection from Mike (Johno’s Brother)

Read Johno's brother's reflection on the joyous moment when Johno became a core member at L'Arche.

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Highlights 30th June 2025

L’Arche Chicago Takes on Donut Day 2025!

Every summer, Pilgrim Congregational Church of Oak Park kindly extends an invitation for us to host the donut stand one Saturday at the Oak Park Farmers' Market.

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Highlights 25th June 2025

What Makes a Group House a Home?

Read the Sojourners article in collaboration with L'Arche GWDC by Alfonso Sasieta. 

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Spotlights 17th June 2025

Adeus e boa sorte, Alexia!

Before leaving L’Arche Chicago, Alexia took some time to reflect on her experience living in community.

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Reflections 16th June 2025

L’Arche Lessons

Before transitioning out of her role, Keli took a moment to reflect on what she’s learned along the way.

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