Parishes and Schools Across the Archdiocese of Chicago to Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12
Chicago, IL (Dec. 11, 2019) - Parishes and Schools across the archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12. This year marks the 488th anniversary of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when Hispanic Catholics and other groups celebrate the Virgin Mary’s multiple appearances to St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, an Aztec who converted to Catholicism.
Between Dec. 9 and 12, 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego several times, including when she asked him to carry a message to the Archbishop of Mexico City. She asked that a church be built in her honor and, despite the wintry weather, filled his cloak with roses and emblazoned her image upon it. This garment is now on display in Mexico City’s Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and attracts millions of pilgrims each year.
During this time, in addition to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Ill., many parishes and schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrate the feast day with special Masses and offer other activities for the devoted throughout the day.
The following list represents a sample of parishes and schools celebrating special masses, rosaries, plays and other activities in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St. Donatus, 1939 Union St., Blue Island, Ill.
Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., St. Donatus Parish will offer 12 hours of continuous activities including Masses, dances, tributes, dramatization of the appearance of Our Lady to San Juan Diego and a holy hour. The celebration will conclude with a Mass of the Roses on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call 708-385-2890
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, 1852 W. 22nd. Place, Chicago, Ill.
Cristo Rey High School will hold a Mass on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 a.m. during which they will recreate the story of San Juan Diego. After Mass, parents will be on hand to serve food to students in the cafeteria. Entertainment will include dancing, singing, and mariachi.
For more information, please call 773-890-6800
St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish, 2651 S. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
The celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will begin with a Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. followed by the coronation of the Virgin, Las Mañanitas (the traditional Mexican birthday song) with mariachi at midnight, and other activities.
For more information, please call 773-522-0142
Immaculate Conception Parish, 2745 W. 44th. St., Chicago, Ill.
Masses will be offered for 24 hours, starting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. with a serenade to Our Lady and conclude with a Mass of the Roses on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call 773-523-1402
St. Procopius Parish, 1641 S. Allport St., Chicago, Ill.
The celebration will begin with a serenade to Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4 a.m. followed by Mass at 6 a.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m. The celebration will conclude with a Mass of the Roses at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call 312-226-7887
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish, 3010 S. 48th. Ct., Cicero, Ill.
The celebration will begin with the singing of Las Mañanitas at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, the Rosary at 6 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, please call 708-652-0948
Immaculate Conception Parish, 2944 E. 88th. St., Chicago, Ill.
Las Mañanitas will be sung on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5 a.m. with Mass at 6 p.m.
For more information, please call 773-768-2100
Epiphany Parish, 2524S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Ill.
The celebration will begin on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5 a.m. with Las Mañanitas and Mass at 6 a.m. In the afternoon there will also be a dramatization of the appearance of Our Lady to San Juan Diego at 6:30 p.m., Mass of the Roses at 7 p.m. and a gathering with live entertainment immediately following the Mass.
For more information, please call 773-521-1112
Misión San Juan Diego, 2323 N. Wilke Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11 the celebration will begin with the Rosary at 6 p.m. A special sendoff and blessing for pilgrims heading to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. The celebration will conclude with the Mass of the Roses on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call 847-590-9332
