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Old St. Mary’s welcomes and accompanies everyone on their faith journey.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, our diverse community encourages people to grow their relationship with Jesus Christ and one another through Eucharist, worship, prayer, education, and service.

MASS TIMES

SUNDAY　8:30 AM · 11:00 AM · 4:00 PM
SATURDAY VIGIL　5:00 PM
MON–FRI　8:30 AM

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Know someone with a passion for communications work and community-building? We are hiring for a Pastoral Associate for Communications and Outreach!

PLEASE NOTE

  • Sleep in a little on Sunday, November 1! Daylight Saving Time ends; remember to set your clocks back an hour.
  • S. Michigan Ave. directly in front of the Church will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, November 1 for the Hot Chocolate Run! Please plan accordingly!
  • We are a polling place on Tuesday, November 3. Please expect some foot traffic in the commons at this time.

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Flu Shot Clinic

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Walgreens will host a flu shot clinic at Old St. Mary’s on Sunday, October 25, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Parish Center. Stop by and get your flu shot as we head into the colder months! Please bring your insurance card. Click to add to your calendar

Young Adult Fall Wine & Cheese Social

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Stop by for a simple wine & cheese social for Young Adults after the 4PM Sunday Mass! A great way of getting to meet your fellow young adults at Old St. Mary’s. Click to add to your calendar

Adult Open Gym

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Join us for adult open gym (18+) on Sundays after the 4 PM Mass! Please note that open gym is available most Sundays, except during Holiday Weekends / conflicts with church/school events. Inquire at parishoffice@oldstmarys.com for latest information. Click to add to your calendar

Finding Meaning Workshop

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Join our Claret Center intern, Elizabeth Milman, for a workshop on “Finding Meaning.” We’ll explore some of the different things that can give our lives a sense of meaning and purpose, including relationships, values, service, spirituality, faith, and personal growth. It will be an interactive and reflective workshop with some discussion and activities, and people […]

Youth Night – Catching the Wave!

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Ever had a time when it was hard to talk to God honestly? Or maybe there are things about the Mass, confession, or other Catholic practices that don’t totally make sense to you. You’re not the only one – faithful Christians have been asking and answering these questions for 2,000 years. On All Saints’ Day […]

Paulist Come and See Discernment Retreat

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Our next Paulist Come and See Discernment Retreat is happening over the weekend of November 6-8 at our Paulist seminary in Washington, DC. Participants can arrive the evening of Thursday November 5th. The retreat is scheduled to begin Friday morning and end with lunch on Sunday. Participants will depart Sunday afternoon. It is a wonderful […]

Memorial for Scotty Baise

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Parishioner Scotty Baise died at age 46 on September 30. For the past two years, Old St. Mary’s was a major part of his community in Chicago. He usually wore black, and he most commonly came to the 11 am Mass and sat in the back pews near the organ. We will hold a Memorial […]

Lector Training

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We will be holding a Lector Training on Sunday, November 8, following the 11:00 AM Mass, led by our Director of Liturgy and Music, Ace Gangoso. This is an opportunity for both current lectors and those interested in joining this important ministry to deepen their understanding of the role of the lector and grow in […]

Coming Back to Myself

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Join OSM Young Adult Escarlet Arana, a mental health professional, for the first of two workshops around mental health on Sunday, November 8 after the 4:00 PM Mass. This talk will focus on the importance of mental health, emotional awareness, and personal healing. Topics will include understanding emotions, recognizing emotional wounds, developing healthy coping strategies, […]

Care at the End of Life: A Catholic Perspective

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Making decisions about medical care, especially as we or our loved ones approach the end of life, can raise difficult questions. How does our Catholic faith guide us in making these decisions? What should we consider when planning for our own care or accompanying someone we love? Join Fr. Bob Cary, CSP, for a two-hour […]
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PHOTO ALBUMS OF RECENT EVENTS

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2026-10-17 – Flower Arranging Class with Agnes PHOTO ALBUM 2026-10-17 – Flower Arranging Class with Agnes Flowers, Friends, and Fall! We had a fun time making potted floral arrangements with Fall color flowers! Thanks to Agnes, Fr. Dan's mom for a wonderful morning. VIEW THE ALBUM → 2026-10-11 – Chicago Marathon PHOTO ALBUM 2026-10-11 – Chicago Marathon Some photos from this year's Chicago Marathon! VIEW THE ALBUM → 2026-10-03 – Annual Blessing of the Animals PHOTO ALBUM 2026-10-03 – Annual Blessing of the Animals VIEW THE ALBUM → 2026-09-27 United We Shine Rooted and Rising Fall Festival (VT) PHOTO ALBUM 2026-09-27 United We Shine Rooted and Rising Fall Festival VIEW THE ALBUM → 2026-08-24 – End of Summer Picnic PHOTO ALBUM 2026-08-24 – End of Summer Picnic VIEW THE ALBUM → 2026-07-25 Celebration of San Pedro Calungsod PHOTO ALBUM 2026-07-25 Celebration of San Pedro Calungsod VIEW THE ALBUM →

NEWS AT OLD ST. MARY’S

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

United We Shine – Rooted and Rising Fall Festival

We had a wonderful time celebrating with our neighbors at the SGI-USA Buddhist Center! Watch our video highlight reel for a glimpse of the fun and fellowship we had that day.

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ENRICHING EACH OTHER’S FAITH · REACHING OUT TO THE MARGINS · NURTURING OUR CHILDREN · BUILDING A STRONGER FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

2026 COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT

Read our 2026 Community Impact Statement, highlighting the many ways our community lived out its faith in 2025–2026, and where the Holy Spirit is calling us next. There is much to celebrate as one community of faith in the South Loop!

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Cover of Old St. Mary’s 2026 Community Impact Statement: Building a Church, Growing a Community

PARISH SPOTLIGHT

2026 ANNUAL PAULIST APPEAL

Help sustain the mission and ministry of the Paulist Fathers. When giving, please credit Old St. Mary’s Parish in Chicago, Illinois.

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Watch Cathy Walz’s message about the 2026 Annual Paulist Appeal