
And I tell you, you are Peter,
and on this rock I will build my church,
and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,
and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,
and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
~ Matthew 16:18-19 (NRSV)

St. Peter the Apostle
Catholic Church
551 N. Rush Street | Itasca, Illinois 60143
630-773-1272







Bishop Hicks has shared this information (click here) from Cardinal Wilton Gregory that Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for the faithful who devoutly participate in the 2021 Prayer Vigil for Life from the Basilica either virtually or in person, under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father).
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The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be broadcast at 7pm CST on Thursday, January 28 via radio, TV (EWTN), and online
at the Basilica’s website.
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The Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Matthew will begin at 9am CST and will likewise be available via livestream.


Resources/Articles referenced during each day of 9 Days for Life Novena
Day 1
Another Look at Abortion
(respectlife.org/another-look-at-abortion)
Day 2
How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion
(usccb.org/friend-had-abortion)
Day 3
How to Build a Culture of Life
(respectlife.org/culture-of-life)
Day 4
L.O.V.E Approach
(respectlife.org/l-o-v-e)
Day 5
Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life)
(respectlife.org/gospel-of-life-summary)
Day 6
10 Ways to Support Her When She Is Unexpectedly Expecting (respectlife.org/support-her)
Day 7
Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle
(respectlife.org/poverty-and-abortion)
Day 8
Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption
(respectlife.org/mothers-considering-adoption)
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Day 9
Priorities at the Polls
(respectlife.org/priorities-at-the-polls)



January 19-27
Day 1
Another Look at Abortion
(respectlife.org/another-look-at-abortion)
Day 2
L.O.V.E Approach
(respectlife.org/l-o-v-e)
Day 3
10 Ways to Support Her When She Is Unexpectedly Expecting (respectlife.org/support-her)
Day 4
Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle
(respectlife.org/poverty-and-abortion)
Day 5
How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion
(usccb.org/friend-had-abortion)
Day 6
Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption
(respectlife.org/mothers-considering-adoption)
Day 7
Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life)
(respectlife.org/gospel-of-life-summary)
Day 8
Priorities at the Polls
(respectlife.org/priorities-at-the-polls)
Day 9
How to Build a Culture of Life
(respectlife.org/culture-of-life)