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Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionAll are welcome Thursday, December 8, at 8:10am for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.CLICK HERE TO RSVP!BackForwardPauseCaption
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a history of faith & service to chicago
Welcome to Church of the Holy Family, Chicago's original Jesuit home for over 160 years. Founded in 1857 by Fr. Arnold Damen, S.J., our rich history is full of stories of faith, hope, and determination that make Holy Family one of the most beautiful and inspirational churches in the city.
Originally the church of immigrants, Holy Family has welcomed people of all races, colors and creeds through its iconic doors. Church of the Holy Family continues to serve the students, alumni and friends of Saint Ignatius College Prep, as well as families who wish to celebrate weddings, baptisms, and the lives of departed family members.
Blessings!
Rev. Lukas M. Laniauskas, S.J.
President, Church of the Holy Family
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Prayer for
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The Buscher LegacyFr. George Lane, S.J., who helped save the church and led the restoration efforts, shares the contributions of master artisans and woodcarvers Anton and Sebastian Buscher, and the amazing story of Church of the Holy Family -
The Great Chicago Fire - A Look BackOn the eve of the 151st anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, October 8-9, 1871, we take a look back at the anti-Irish and anti-Catholic sentiments that flourished in mainstream publications. The prestigious Harper's Weekly, published in New York, lent credence to the false story that Catherine O'Leary's cow had kicked over a lantern and burned Chicago down. And it added insult to injury, demonizing Mrs. O'Leary, a respected member of Fr. Arnold Damen's parish, as "Our Lady of the Lamp." So much for the weekly magazine that billed itself "A Journal of Civilization." -
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thank you to noted Dutch historian,Simone Vermeeren
On Thurs., Aug. 4th, we welcomed Dutch historian Simone Vermeeren of Eindhoven, Netherlands. Using both historic and contemporary images and previously overlooked sources, Ms. Vermeeren traced the extraordinary journey of Fr. Damen, S.J. that began in 1815 with his baptism in a "clandestine" Dutch Catholic church and his decision at age twenty-two to emigrate to the United States. Ms. Vermeeren provided over 100 guests with an in-depth history and information that most were unaware of about Fr. Damen's life.
Thank you, Simone, for bringing your research to our community.
We look forward to having you back again!
Pictured: Historian, Simone Vermeeren, Consul General of the Netherlands, Bart Twaalfhoven, and Saint Ignatius College Prep President, John Chandler
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All saints day mass 11/1/2022
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Born in October 1491 - happy birthday st. ignatius of loyola, S.j.
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Long time friends of the church - antonio & fannie canino
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Holy FamilyChurch of the Holy Family has been a pillar of faith for Catholic families in Chicago for over 160 years. Please help us preserve this historical landmark of faith for future generations by donating today. -
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