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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.

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

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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

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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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Confirmation Parent Meeting

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As we begin a new year of Confirmation preparation, we invite parents to join us for a Confirmation Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM in the Church. This gathering is required for parents of 7th grade students who will be confirmed this year, and optional for 6th grade parents whose children begin […]

Confirmation Parent Meeting

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As we begin a new year of Confirmation preparation, we invite parents to join us for a Confirmation Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM in the Church. This gathering is required for parents of 7th grade students who will be confirmed this year, and optional for 6th grade parents whose children begin […]

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive

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The Knights of Columbus will be “shaking the can” for their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive after all Masses September 19–20. The drive supports programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities, with proceeds from Old St. Mary’s going directly to the Ray Graham Training Center, located in our neighborhood at 2347 S. Wabash Ave. Ray Graham is […]

Lectio Divina

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Join us for Lectio Divina, an ancient Christian practice of prayerfully reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture. Lectio Divina invites us to slow down, listen, and allow God’s Word to speak to our lives in the present moment. Through reading, silence, reflection, and prayer, we become more attentive to how God may be speaking to […]

United We Shine – Rooted & Rising (OSM +SGI-USA)

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A Fall Festival between OSM and SGI-USA! Come and mingle with community members for exciting performances, food, games, and heartfelt connection. All SGI-USA & OSM members and friends are welcome! Click to add to your calendar More information

2nd Annual Archdiocesan LGBTQ+ Family Mass (off-site)

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Join AGLOChicago, the official LGBTQ+ ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, for the 2nd Archdiocesan LGBTQ+ Family Mass on Sunday, September 27, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Belmont Avenue in Chicago. All are welcome to gather in faith, community, and celebration. A pre-Mass reception begins at 5:30 PM, followed by Mass at […]

Renewal Workshop: Telling Your Faith Story (Online)

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“Telling Your Faith Story.” Learning to share your personal faith journey is a powerful tool for evangelization and discipleship. How can this sharing become less intimidating? The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Renewal will offer an online workshop 2 times on Wednesday, Sept 30 to provide practical guidance on how to articulate your personal encounter […]

"A Space for Connection and Reflection"

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Join Claret Center counselor Elizabeth Milman in the Wabash Room for a discussion about psychological counseling. Elizabeth will brainstorm with the group some possible topics for her to discuss with the group at gatherings on Wednesdays every 4-6 weeks throughout the 2026-27 academic year. Click to add to your calendar

Christian Unity Prayer Service: “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” (off-site)

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Join Christians from churches throughout Chicagoland for an evening of ecumenical prayer for peace in our world, our nation, our city, our communities, our families, and one another. Inspired by Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), this gathering offers an opportunity to pray together across Christian traditions and witness to the unity we […]

Join us at the Noche de Gala, Oct 2!

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In the past few years, Parishioner Rosa Sanchez Castillo has done so much to build up the Hispanic community at Old St. Mary’s. She will be among people in the Archdiocese honored with the Instrumentos de Paz y Justicia Award at the 24th annual Noche de Gala on Friday, October 2. If you would like […]
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