Our Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV was widely covered by the press!  Here are a few links to the coverage:

Video of the Mass
Newspaper Coverage
TV Coverage

 

Celebrate Chicago's Pope at the home of Chicago's Saint!
First American Pope.  First American Citizen Saint.

Our Sunday, May 18, 10 AM Mass will celebrate the inaugural of Pope Leo XIV.
The celebrant of the Mass is Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A,
a fellow Augustinian and friend to the Pope. 

Hospitality with a toast to the first American born Pope follows the Mass.

 


Upcoming Liturgies and Devotions:


Sixth Sunday of Easter

Saturday, May 24
Vigil Mass, 4 PM, Celebrant:  Fr. Andy Matijevic (Director of Worship, Holy Name Cathedral)

Sunday, May 25
Mass, 10 AM, Celebrant:  Fr. Patrick Gorman (Priest Secretary to Cardinal Cupich)


Thursday, May 29
Rosary for Vocations, 5:30 PM
Mass for Peace, 6:00 PM, Celebrant:  Fr. Walter Deye, S.J.

Friday, May 30
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with Deacon Bill Pyrek

Click HERE for the latest bulletin (May 25)

Thank you for praying at the Shrine!

 

The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

MOTHER CABRINI'S 175TH BIRTHDAY

🎉 There’s going to be a big birthday party in Heaven… and on earth, too! 🎉
And you’re part of it.

We’re celebrating the 175th birthday of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini!

Join us for Cabrini Celebrate & Connect
🗓 Sunday, July 13, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (approx.)
📍 National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – Chicago

This isn’t just about remembering—it’s about connecting.
With God. With each other. With mission. With Mother Cabrini’s living love.

Here’s what’s happening:
🕙 10:00 AM – Festive Mass with choir & violin 🎶
🙏 Blessing Ceremony following Mass
🎉 The celebration continues with:
✨ A joyful Kids’ Corner
📽 A reflective slideshow of Cabrini’s birthplace
🎵 Uplifting background music
🍽 A potluck-style meal – bring something to share!

Mark your calendar and spread the word—more details coming soon.
Let’s celebrate together!  Be sure to let us know if you are coming by scanning the QR code below, or by calling Reception at the Shrine:  773-360-5115.  


 

COMMUITY OUTREACH

UNCLE PETE'S IS RETURNING ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF JUNE.

Click HELP to volunteer, or scan the QR code on the poster below.

 

We did make a difference!


 

 

SACRED HEART MASS

Join the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as they renew their vows on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at a noon Mass on Friday, June 27.  Our new auxiliary bishop, Most Reverend John Siemianowski is the celebrant, and a reception follows.


 

MASS FOR PEACE

Join us for our weekly Mass for Peace every Thursday evening at 6 PM. 

A rosary for VOCATIONS is now prayed before Mass at 5:30 PM 

Pray for the intercession of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini that our prayers will be heard. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world!

JUBILEE INDULGENCE INFORMATION

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS

First Friday Reflections with the Cenacle Sisters is taking a summer break.  New programs are in development.
 

 

JUBILEE SPEAKER RECAP

For a recap of the presentation, click AFRICA

DOCENT TRAINING

Shrine Docents are partners in mission who have deepened their knowledge of Mother Cabrini and her National Shrine through the training program.

Our current Docent Training has begun.  If you are interested in a future program, please call, leave your contact information, and we will let you know when to register for the next Docent Training.  773-360-5115, or speak with Sister Laura Baldini, MSC, after Mass.


 

CABRINI WORLD NEWS

Here is the latest Cabrini World newsletter.  (posted on 5/15/25)

Here is a newsletter from "Cabrini Health"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIFT SHOP

The Shrine Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


SHRINE HOURS


Monday: Closed*

Tuesday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday:  9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday:  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES

Thursday: 6:00 PM

First Fridays: 12:00 PM

First Saturdays: 10:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation:  Varies

 

CONFESSION
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

ADORATION
Every Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ANNUAL BENEFIT - Thanks to All

THANK YOU to all our generous sponsors, supporters, and our Benefit Event attendees!  We couldn’t have done this without you!  Our hearts are full of love and gratitude.  Scenes from the Benefit are shown below.  NEW SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL COMING IN - SEE THE UPDATE LIST BELOW!

 


 

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE SHRINE ANNOUNCED

On the weekend of April 13-14, our new executive director, Laurie Halaska, was welcomed and blessed at both Masses.


 

 

 

CABRINI MOVIE

The new movie "Cabrini" from Angel Studios (Sound of Freedom, The Chosen) opened on March 8, International Women's Day.

After a long run at the theatres, the movie is now availalbe on DVD.  Our gift shop has a good supply in stock.  Price:  $25.00

 


 

HEART MINISTRIES

The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is committed to directly support Heart Ministries.  For a closer look at what is being accomplished in Uganda, click HERE.

To make a donation to help fund Heart Ministries, click HERE.

THANK YOU!

 

 

CANONIZATION OF MOTHER CABRINI

Click here to watch a video about Mother Cabrini's road to canonization.

CABRINI IN CHICAGO

This story is from Julia Attaway, director of the Cabrini Shrine in New York.  Click on the picture to read this article about Mother Cabrini's time in our city.

 

 Our Mission
The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a Catholic Shrine dedicated to the first American Citizen Saint and Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. The Shrine is a place of prayer, worship, and devotion; pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation. Read More...

 



Jubilee Mass Celebration
Mother Cabrini's Feast Day 
begins our Jubilee Year. 
November 13, 2021 - November 13, 2022

 


Spiritual Center & Architectural Masterpiece in the Heart of Lincoln Park

Historically, this site was home to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, a missionary woman religious, who helped shape America's social and health care system in the early twentieth century.

Spiritually, it is the only National Shrine dedicated to the first American Citizen Saint and the Patron of Immigrants and Heath Care Workers in the Catholic Church.

Architecturally, the Shrine's Chapel is the masterpiece of world-renowned architect, Leonard Gliatto, who felt that this was his crowning achievement in America.

 

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