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Bulletin & Newsletter
Stay connected with our Rector’s Weekly Newsletter and printed bulletin. As a world-famous Cathedral, we welcome thousands of visitors every week from all over the world, the U.S., and Chicagoland. Join us for what we do best—become joyful disciples. Learn more about our faith and Cathedral programs.
Join Us To Celebrate 150 Years
Blase Cardinal Cupich, Pastor and Archbishop of Chicago and the Very Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, Rector, requests the honor of your presence at the 150th Anniversary Celebration as the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago. There will be a special 12:30pm Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral, followed by a Luncheon at 2:00pm at the Ritz Carlton on Pearson Street. Tickets are $175 each.
A Gift for You
Holy Name Cathedral is gifting a one-year subscription for $1 to the premium version of the Hallow App, the #1 prayer and meditation app, rooted in the Catholic faith.
Get Involved
Matthew 25 calls upon us to serve others, especially those in need. Our year-round service ministries focus on supporting people dealing with the effects of homelessness. Our Young Adults have seasonal programs to serve communities facing economic and social challenges. Our Cabrini ministries serve the urgent needs of newly arrived migrants.
Upcoming Events
Fr. Augustus Tolton Cafe Celebration
Sunday, September 21; 9:30am to 2:00pm
You are cordially invited to our annual Fr. Tolton Cafe Celebration on Sunday, 9/21. We will be in the Parish Center Cafeteria. Enjoy free food, learn about Fr. Augustus Tolton, and play a fun trivia game with prizes! Hear about the life of Fr. Tolton especially when he was a seminarian in Italy (and enjoy Italian treats!).
International Living Rosary
Sunday, September 21 at 6:30pm
Join our Faith Community is a special Living Rosary Celebration as a part of the Holy Name Cathedral’s 175th Anniversary Year. Afterwards, there will be a reception featuring a variety of international cuisines. Tickets are free but advance registration is required.
Dan Schutte In Concert at the Cathedral
Sunday, September 25 at 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of song with renowned liturgical composer and songwriter, Dan Schutte. There is a reception at 5:30pm, followed by the concert at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 25. The concert will be held in the Cathedral. Tickets are $25 and support the celebration of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Chicago’s 25th Anniversary.
Young At Heart Monthly Gathering
Saturday, September 27 at 11:00am
Join Us for Young at Heart! Given the many misconceptions about the documents of Vatican II, Fr. Pat Gorman, Cardinal’s secretary, will be presenting on this important topic. A quick fact – Fr. Pat, Fr. Andy, and I previously served together at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish in Park Ridge, and now are reunited here at the Cathedral.
Alzheimer's Event
Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30pm
Join us for an engaging and informative session designed for anyone who is navigating Alzheimer’s or dementia within their family or social circle—or for those simply interested in protecting their brain health. We’ll explore the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and dementia research, early detection, and risk reduction strategies.
Join Us for The Road to Emmaus Revival!
Sunday, June 8, 3:30pm -10:00pm
Cathedral Pilgrimage to Italy
October 29 - November 6
Join us for our pilgrimage to Italy, led by Fr. Andy Matijevic, to Assisi, Cascia, and Rome, where our walking tour of the old town will include some of the most iconic landmarks of the Eternal City. One morning will include participation in the Papal Audience and a visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, before driving to Lake Albanop.
Join Us for The Unveiling and Dedication of Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue
Friday, August 1, at 12noon Mass
Our History
Anytime we celebrate an anniversary, be it a wedding, ordination, or birthday, we remember the initial moment of the event. We celebrate in the present, embracing our blessings, and we believe that good things will continue to be a part of our lives in the future. So it was with Holy Name Cathedral 175 years ago.
In 1849, some very faithful Catholic folks settling in this area petitioned the Archbishop of St. Louis, then the head of this province, to establish a parish here, gathering together the faithful to pray, receive the sacraments, especially the Eucharist at Mass, and then go out to serve the poor and most vulnerable in His Holy Name.
So it is with the Holy Name Cathedral Faith Community today. The future has come, and we gather this year with grateful hearts, remembering those who have gone before us and are marked with the sign of faith. Their faith is a living memory, reminding us of the first disciples’ legacy of faith, which they have bequeathed to us. Please join us as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary year!
Our Vision
A world in communion with Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Holy Name Cathedral, as a Catholic parish and the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, forms a community of disciples who inspire, nurture, and join people on their faith journey to encounter and grow in Jesus Christ.