The Archdiocese of Chicago on Monday introduced consolidations that may have an effect on a number of parishes within the Back of the Yards, in addition to within the south suburbs of Harvey and Markham. Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Joseph and St. Michael the Archangel — 3 parishes within the Back of the Yards at the Southwest Side — will unite as one new parish with a brand new, as but undetermined title, no later than July 1, 2021, in step with a commentary issued Monday by way of the archdiocese. Holy Cross and St. Joseph can be Sunday worship facilities. St. Joseph can be designated the parish church the place the sacramental information can be