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
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Coronavirus in Illinois: Old St. Patrick’s church cancels
Old St. Patrick’s church within the West Loop has canceled upcoming Masses precaution in opposition to the unfold of the coronavirus. Starting Friday, the church campus at 700 W. Adams St. might be closed for 10 days, in keeping with a observation at the parish’s site. All Masses, methods and conferences in that time period had been canceled. “At this time our Old St. Pat’s community is without confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19,” church team of workers wrote within the observation. “For this we are grateful, but realize we must act in a proactive way to protect our community and the communities beyond.” The church will livestream Sunday and vacation Masses on-line at 10 a.m. March 15, 12:10 p.m.
Man broken Pilsen church after making an attempt to get inside
Lincoln United Methodist Church leaders are involved {that a} man who reportedly tried to drive his means into the church Tuesday is the newest focused assault towards the Pilsen church. About 1:28 p.m., officers responded to reviews of a housebreaking that had simply occurred within the 2200 block of South Damen Avenue, Chicago police stated. Lincoln United Methodist Church is situated at 2242 S. Damen Ave. Witnesses advised officers {that a} man got here to the entrance of the church and tried to get inside, police stated. The man then kicked the glass doorways, damaging them earlier than operating off in an unknown course. The man is described as 30 to 35 years