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Expansion and
Modernization
(1939-79)
| October 1939 |
George Cardinal Mundelein dies unexpectedly in his sleep. To
accommodate the Cardinal’s funeral, the city of Chicago hastily re-paves State
Street, where the subway had been under construction. More than 1 million people pay their
respects as the Cardinal lies in state in the nave of the Cathedral. |
| December 1939 |
Samuel Stritch, archbishop of Milwaukee, is named archbishop
of Chicago; soon thereafter, Pope Pius XII elevates the archbishop to cardinal. |
| Dec. 24-25, 1948 |
For the first time, Midnight Mass is broadcast live from Holy
Name Cathedral. |
| 1949 |
The parish celebrates its Centennial as a parish and the
Diamond Jubilee of the Cathedral church. |
| 1958 - 65 |
Albert Cardinal Meyer serves as prelate of Chicago; his
scholarship and leadership are recognized during Vatican II. |
| 1965 - 66 |
John P. Cody, archbishop of St. Louis, is named archbishop of
Chicago; Pope Paul VI elevates the archbishop to cardinal. |
Easter 1968 -
Christmas 1969 |
During Cardinal Cody’s tenure, the Cathedral is
renovated to reflect liturgical reforms introduced at Vatican II. The Rev. Timothy J.
Lyne, rector and pastor of Cathedral Parish, oversees the ambitious project which keeps
the church structure closed for one and a half years. During construction, daily masses
are held in the school auditorium; Sunday masses are held at six different sites organized
by Fr. Lyne. The Cathedral re-opens for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, 1969. |
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