Deputy National Chaplain Fr. Colm Mitchell I imagine by the time this issue of the Digest is sent out, we will be into the Easter season. As Irishmen, Easter has two distinct but important meanings for us. First and foremost, it is the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Secondly, it is when we commemorate those who gave their lives for Irish Freedom. Again, the most important thing we celebrate on Easter is our Lord’s Resurrection. This is his … [Read more...] about Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
A Message From Fr. Colm Mitchell
A chairde, Is mise an tAthair Colm Mitchell. Is Sagart Chicago mé. My name is Father Colm Mitchell I am a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and am honored to serve as the Deputy National Chaplain. I was ordained in 2022 and I currently serve as Associate Pastor at St Alexander Parish in Palos Heights, IL in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. I have been a Hibernian since 2015 when I joined Chicago Division 32 as a seminarian. I also serve as Illinois State Board Chaplain and State Freedom For All Ireland Chair. My Irish roots go back to my grandparents from Cavan and Derry on my … [Read more...] about A Message From Fr. Colm Mitchell