Welcome to the Shrine
A HIDDEN TREASURE
IN THE HEART OF LINCOLN PARK
Historically, this site was home to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, a missionary religious woman who helped shape America's social and health care system in the early twentieth century. Mother Cabrini lived, worked and died in Chicago, having established 67 institutions of care around the world.
Spiritually, it is the only National Shrine dedicated to the First American Citizen Saint and the Patron of Immigrants in the Catholic Church. Visitors come from around the world to visit this spiritual center.
Architecturally, the Chapel is a celebration of Carerra marble, Florentine stained glass windows, gold mosaics, colorful frescoes and Romanesque splendor.
All donations made to the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini on #GivingWednesday will support the expansion of our 2020 Educational and Formational Programming and will be MATCHED dollar for dollar up to $2000 thanks to the generous support of the Ada Schupp Foundation.
Lent invites us to make our minds and hearts ready for Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Begin this Lenten season on Ash Wednesday 2/26/20 with an act of generosity by donating to the Shrine.
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Part of what makes the Shrine so special is greeting visitors from all walks of life and from all over the world. Whether they come because of their deep devotion to Mother Cabrini, their history with Columbus Hospital or their interest in learning about the compelling First American Citizen Saint that lived, worked and died in Chicago, they all delight in the unique and sacred experience of visiting and touring the Shrine
For more info on booking a tour, retreat, pilgrimmage or concert at the Shrine, contact Lori Schneider at 773-360-5752 or email: admin@cabrininationalshrine.org
