Overview

• Father Michael Pfleger commemorated 50 years as a priest on May 14, 2025, with a 'Day of Blessing' in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
• The celebration included a gun turn-in event offering $100 for handguns and $200 for assault weapons to promote violence reduction.
• A food giveaway distributed 400 boxes of free food to community members, emphasizing his commitment to addressing local needs.
• The day concluded with a PEACE Carnival featuring free food, games, and activities, fostering a sense of community and joy.
• Pfleger, who has led St. Sabina since the 1980s, reflected on his decades of service and his efforts to transform the parish into a thriving hub for social justice and support.