Augustinians of St. Rita Parish Featured for Día de los Muertos

During the end of October, Fr. Homero Sánchez, O.S.A. and Fr. Samuel Joutras, O.S.A. of St. Rita Parish in Chicago were featured in radio and video interviews discussing Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day.  

In a video filmed by the Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Sánchez discussed the significance of Day of the Dead in the Catholic Tradition. Fr. Sánchez described how this vibrant celebration is deeply rooted in prayer, remembrance, and Catholic teaching on eternal life.   

Day of the Dead originated in Mexico and is celebrated in the United States, primarily by those with Mexican heritage. The joyful holiday helps families to remember and celebrate the memories of their deceased loved ones. 

The interview was aired on Univision, which averages about 9,000 viewers across the Chicagoland area. 

Additionally, Fr. Samuel Joutras, Associate Pastor of St. Rita Parish, was featured on WBBM Chicago Newsradio as he discussed the significance of saints' relics.   

St. Rita parish celebrated All Saints Day by displaying several relics in the days following the Holy Day of Obligation on November 1. All Saints Day observes the lives and legacies of the saints who are not designated a specific feast day during the year, and all the saints of the Church who have attained heaven.  

We thank Fr. Sánchez and Fr. Joutras for their contributions and words of wisdom in the community.