Based on current guidelines from the CDC and local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 10 or more people, Cardinal Cupich mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening, March 21 with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice. Schools in Illinois remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Update 5/16/2020: The closure of our church and the suspension of public liturgies continues, though a plan was announced by the archdiocese on May 13 for the gradual re-opening of the churches.
At Queen of Angels, we are reviewing the plan and considering how it will apply to our parish’s needs, and staff will participate in the initial online training offered by the archdiocese in the coming week. We anticipate that we will first open for sacraments such as confessions, baptisms, weddings and funerals, where participation can be limited to 10 people. In a few weeks we may be able to open for Adoration and private prayer under similar conditions. Streaming Masses will continue for our people to stay connected with the Eucharist and one another.
Queen of Angels Church and Parish Office are closed. Parish Office staff can be reached during regular office hours at 773-539-7510. Our answering service is available after-hours for emergencies.
Queen of Angels School is closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year and summer camp activities are canceled. Please check the school web site for updates on the school status.
All parish meetings are canceled and Religious Education classes will not meet. First Communion celebrations which had been set for March 29 and May 2 are postponed and cannot be rescheduled at this time.
Let us pray for our fellow parishioners and staff that all will remain healthy, safe and fed, especially those most vulnerable. The Society of St. Vincent dePaul is still working to help clients in need and our Senior Social Club is still checking in on our older parishioners. If you know of someone in need of help or would like to offer assistance, please contact the parish office, 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org. Other parish ministries are finding creative ways to stay connected during this time when we cannot gather in person.
Please see our separate post with prayer resources to continue our parish’s spiritual communion at home.
We also invite you to participate in our Masses which are streaming online in English and Spanish or in the TV Mass (9:30 a.m. Sundays on WGN TV).
Weekend Masses Online from Queen of Angels Church
- available after 5 p.m. Saturdays in English
- available after 10 a.m. Sundays in Spanish
Weekday Masses Online in English
If you are able, please consider continuing your regular contributions to Queen of Angels in this time of crisis. You can drop off or mail in your envelopes, or sign up for online giving with GiveCentral.
“This was not a decision I made lightly,” said Cardinal Cupich. “The Eucharist is the source and summit of our life as Catholics. And our schools and agencies provide essential services to many thousands across Cook and Lake Counties. But, in consultation with leaders from across the archdiocese, for the sake of the safety of our students, parishioners, and all the women and men who serve the people of the archdiocese, it is clear that we must take the better part of caution in order to slow the spread of this pandemic.” Please view the video from from Cardinal Cupich and the statement from the Archdiocese in mid-March announcing the suspension of public liturgies and transition of Catholic schools to remote learning.