Peace! We had a great summer here at Our Lady of the Angels, and are now preparing for many exciting events this Fall! The Oak Park Symphony Orchestra will play a lovely concert for our neighbors on Sunday September 23rd. Team OLA will take on the Chicago Marathon Course Sunday October 7th! We have 40…
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Summer Block Party
May the Lord give you His peace! Although it was too hot for the horses, the Franciscans of the Eucharist, our neighbors here in West Humboldt Park and friends from around Chicago, Indiana and Wisconsin still celebrated in style today at our summer block party! While folks from St. John, IN spearheaded the grilling, Fr….
Bible Stories Come to Life!
Peace! On Wednesday morning we began our two-day Bible Camp (to be followed by two more days in July) for the kids in our neighborhood . . . and it went so well! We began with a lively improv of the Creation story, complete with swimming fish, dancing trees and the serpent being crushed by…
Summer in the City
Peace!! Summer is gearing up here on the West Side, and we are excited to share our faith and joy with our neighbors and those who will visit us these next few months. This week we are hosting a Bible Camp for the kids in our neighborhood. We hope, in the Spirit of St. Francis,…
Chicago Marathon Post-Close Entries!
Peace! Did you miss the deadline for the 2012 Chicago Marathon? Fear not! Team OLA has post close entries, click here to find out more!
Rededication Mass Video
Peace! Here is a beautiful video our friends at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Radio and T.V. Office produced of the Rededication Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Church.
Our Lady of the Angels Chruch Rededicated!
Peace! On Saturday, April 14, after months of hard work and countless prayers, Our Lady of the Angels Church was rededicated, marking a new beginning here at the Mission! Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago, celebrated the Liturgy, joined by Bishop Alberto Rojas and Bishop Raymond Goedert, both of Chicago, and nearly 50 priests,…
Sr. Kate Featured in Xavier Magazine
Blessed Lent! All is going well here on the West Side . . . staying focused on what the Lord has entrusted to our Franciscan community. By His providence, the Church project is nearly complete! Father Bob has been preaching Lenten Missions in the area, and we continue to serve the bodily and spiritual needs…