Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Mother, have mercy on us. Our Lady of Lourdes, heal us for the greater ...

The Rev. Stephen Kanonik — known as Father Steve at St. Benedict parish on the North Side, where he was pastor — didn’t offer your average holy water blessing. The typical priest might offer ...