When the Archdiocese of Chicago launched its Renew My Church campaign for diocesan renewal in 2016, the diocese reminded Chicago Catholics: God’s desire for the church is far more than physical buildings. Although changes—especially parish closures—are never easy, a mission over maintenance mentality is what Pope Francis has urged of our church, stating in Evangelii Gaudium (On the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today’s World) that Catholics must focus on…