The Latest Cathedral News Author: Jocelyn Colao

Special Dean's Forum - The Chicago Fire

October 11, 2021

On our Feast of Dedication, this Sunday, October 17, at 10 a.m., we welcome historian Sally Kalmbach who will give a special Dean's Forum on the Chicago Fire. As we mark our 187th anniversary as a worshipping community, we will hear of the role that the early founders and families of St. James played in the founding of our city, and their remarkable response to this pivotal event in the life of our city and our church.
 
Sally has been designing and giving walking tours in the city for 15 years. She has taught classes in Chicago history at the Newberry Library, and has given numerous speeches and customized tours for individuals and small groups. Her expertise and ability to present material in an accessible, yet informative manner have resulted in a loyal following. Sally is the author of two books about Chicago history and we are thrilled to have her!
Author: Jocelyn Colao

Grateful for SJC!

July 07, 2021

As we enter into a new phase of life at the Cathedral and open our doors to welcome new worshippers and so many who have been away due to the Pandemic, we want to know what you are most grateful for here at St. James so we can share and remind the community at large what makes St. James special!
 
We hope you will take a moment to fill out this Google Form and let us know what you are most grateful for here at SJC. Want to post your own St. James gratitude? Make sure to tag St. James and use the hashtag #GratefulForSJC.
Author: Jocelyn Colao

Cathedral Prayer List for the Week of July 11

July 07, 2021

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Please keep the following people in your prayers:

FOR THOSE COMMENDED TO THE PRAYERS OF THE CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY: Sara, Lynda, Gloria, Willie, Jane, Jordan, Forrest, Peter, Anita, Clarence, Kevin
 
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND HAVE BEEN COMMENDED TO THE PRAYERS OF THE CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY: Dorothy Spiering, Kurt Jones
 
FOR ALL THOSE WHO DIED BY GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO IN THE PAST WEEK, INCLUDING: Joshua, Deonte, Max, Dayvon, Donzell, Clarence, Theardis, Jeremiah, Wonshon, Amari, Donovan, Walter, Antwan, Chrys, Derrick, Dimontie, and Janina
 
DIOCESAN PRAYER CYCLE: Congregations in the Rockford Deanery: Grace Place Campus Ministries at Northern Illinois University; Holy Trinity in Belvidere; St. Paul in DeKalb; St. Luke in Dixon; Grace in Freeport; St. Andrew’s-in-the-Fields in Farm Ridge; Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk: La Transfiguración in Oaxaca; St. Michael in Paloch
Author: Jocelyn Colao
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