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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.
An Extraordinary Evening in Advent
Come join us for a special night of worship at Holy Name Cathedral! This event is a time to gather together as a community and celebrate the season of Advent through music, prayer, and reflection. Let’s come together to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. All are welcome to attend this evening of praise and worship.
Upcoming Events
Young at Heart - Pilgrimage to Mundelein
Saturday, October 25
Our October 25 Young at Heart Pilgrimage to Mundelein is SOLD OUT! Thank you for the tremendous interest in this event.
Second Wednesday, Monthly Holy Hour Praying For Vocation
Wednesday October 8 and November 12 6:30pm - 8pm Adoration and Rosary
Come and pray with us for the renewal of hearts and a deeper response to God’s call. Pope John Paul II often said, “From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian life and zeal to share that life with others.” Take time to pray before the Eucharist and reflect.
An Extraordinary Evening in Advent
Wednesday December 17, 2025 7:00pm
Come join us for a special night of worship at Holy Name Cathedral! This event is a time to gather together as a community and celebrate the season of Advent through music, prayer, and reflection. Let’s come together to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. All are welcome to attend this evening of praise and worship.
Come Celebrate Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz
Saturday, September 27 at 6:30pm Mass
The Cathedral Filipino Network and the Filipino Ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, on Saturday, Sept. 27. Mass will begin at 6:30pm, followed by a joyful reception in the cafeteria. Come and be part of this special evening of faith, fellowship, and Filipino heritage.
Remembering the Dedication of Venerable Cardinal Mindszenty
Monday September 29, 2025 5:00 PM
Fifty years have passed since the death of Hungarian Cardinal József Mindszenty, one of the most courageous voices of conscience in the 20th century. This event is part of an English lecture series in the Midwest on the life and legacy of Hungarian Cardinal József Mindszenty. A cooperation between the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Stephen King of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, the State Secretariat for the Aid of Persecuted Christians, the Consulate General of Hungary.
Faith & Fitness Ministry: ‘Our Sacred Hearts’
Sunday, September 28 at 1:30pm in the Club Room
Our Faith & Fitness ministry resumes in September with a session focused on the health of our hearts on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1:30pm in the Club Room. In honor of the installation of our new Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, Fr. Louis Cameli and Michele Sotak, CPT, will present “Our Sacred Hearts”, a discussion on the importance of intentionally taking care of our hearts physically and spiritually, providing guidance to support holistic wellness of the heart.
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.
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.
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.
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.