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Notice of Decree of the Relegation of a Church to Use Other Than Divine Worship

July 26, 2018

In July 2018, a proposal to relegate the church of St. Ann, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, was presented to the Presbyteral Council of the Archdiocese of Chicago and discussed at a special meeting of the Council on July 19, 2018. After considering the matter, the Council gave its opinions to the Cardinal, and on July 23, 2018, Cardinal Cupich issued a decree to the following effect:
•    The St. Ann Church of St. Paul Parish, located at 1840 South Leavitt Street, is to be relegated for uses other than divine worship. For the full decree, click here.