Advent Reflections & Christmas Traditions
NEW! Learn about the Tradition of the Crèche and
Enjoy the Various Creches Shared by Our Faith Community
NEW! The Tradition of Las Posadas
NEW! The 12 Days of Christmas
NEW! The Story of Christmas
Week One of Advent
Day #1: Sunday, November 29 Reflection by Devon Bezy
Day #2: Monday, November 30 Reflection by Kathleen Wheeler
Day #3: Tuesday, December 1 Reflection by Stephanie McIntyre
Day #4: Wednesday, December 2 Reflection by Grace Villamora
Day #5: Thursday, December 3 Reflection by Anh Tran
Day #6: Friday, December 4 Reflection by Kathy Bridges
Day #7: Saturday, December 5 Reflection by Sherrie Travis
Week Two of Advent
Day #8: Sunday, December 6 Reflection by Angelina Rossi
Day #9: Monday, December 7 Reflection by Barbara Ramberg
Day #10: Tuesday, December 8 Reflection by Darren Milanowicz
Day #11: Wednesday, December 9 Reflection by Lisa Mettler
Day #12: Thursday, December 10 Reflection by Christine Lawless
Day #13: Friday, December 11 Reflection by Caitlin Manley
Day #14: Saturday, December 12 Reflection by Toby Gussman
Week Three of Advent
Day #15: Sunday, December 13 Reflection by Donna Ciszewski
Day #16: Monday, December 14 Reflection by Joyce Gallagher
Day #17: Tuesday, December 15 Reflection by Kate Hugar
Day #18: Wednesday, December 16 Reflection by Michael Bucior
Day #19: Thursday, December 17 Reflection by Michael Piccatto, Jr.
Day #20: Friday, December 18 Reflection by Julie Yacopino
Day #21: Saturday, December 19 Reflection by David Puelz
Week Four of Advent
Day #22: Sunday, December 20 Reflection by Jeffrey Lipschultz
Day #23: Monday, December 21 Reflection by Robin L. Brown
Day #24: Tuesday, December 22 Reflection by Visnja Gardner
Day #25: Wednesday, December 23 Reflection by Pearl Gonzales
Day #26: Thursday, December 24 Reflection by Gina Piscitello
Holy Name Cathedral Advent Videos & Traditions
Click on any of the images below
to see a video or read about these wonderful Christmas traditions!
Enjoy the Story of St. Nicholas as told by our very own Santa: Something to share with the young and the young at heart! CLICK HERE
Creches Around the Cathedral:
We welcome photos of your family’s creche.
Just click on the graphic below to submit.
Virtual Tour of Historic Chicago Sacred Spaces:
Missed the tour? Just click here or on the graphic below to watch an online replay.
The password is T!^3=F9Z
December 13 @ 10:00am: Virtual Christmas Caroling