AAHPS

All Catholic elementary schools and high schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to attend the 48th annual African American Heritage Prayer Service in 2026. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend this sacred event centered on the richness of diversity, the beauty of unity, and the power of storytelling. Tentative details follow:

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State Street
Presider: Father Steven Bell, CSP

Registration links and other information for interested schools will be shared in the fall. We look forward to praying and celebrating with you! If you have further questions about the African American Heritage Prayer Service, please contact: [email protected].