Welcome to Old St. Patrick's Church
Since its founding, Old St. Patrick’s has been home to innumerable members and friends across Chicagoland. Nothing is more important to the mission of Old St. Patrick’s Church than the hospitality extended to each person who crosses our threshold, whether as a first-time visitor or as a member of the Old St. Pat’s community. We have all been drawn to this special community for different reasons and through different means. You can become a part of Old St. Pat’s through worship, by volunteering for a community outreach program, or attending one of the many programs offered here. Our current generation of members joins with those of the past in striving to build an experience of Church that is genuinely welcoming, mission oriented, and Christ centered. Whatever brought you to Old St. Patrick’s Church, please know you are welcome.
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Gathering for Eucharist is our common way to be fed, nourished, and sent into the world to become what we receive, and we invite you to join us on Sunday. We strive to foster and enhance the values of gracious hospitality, thought provoking homilies, and enriching liturgical music.
Sunday Mass Schedule:
7 am, 9 am (livestream available), 11 am, 5 pm (livestream available), 8 pm Monday - Friday Mass Schedule: 12:10 pm; (Wednesday livestream available) |
History of Old St. Patrick’s
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Founded in 1846 as the first English-speaking parish in the city, the current church building was designed in a Romanesque style by two of Chicago’s earliest practicing architects: Augustus Bauer and Asher Carter. The cornerstone was laid on May 23, 1853, and the building was dedicated on Christmas Day, 1856. Old St. Patrick’s is one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Its survival makes it the oldest public building in the City of Chicago. Inspired by the Celtic art exhibit at the Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the Book of Kells in Ireland, Thomas A. O’Shaughnessy designed, constructed, and personally installed the 15 beautiful stained-glass windows of Old St. Patrick’s between 1912 and 1922. In 1977, Old St. Patrick’s was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Membership at Old St. Patrick’s
It is through your presence Old St. Pat’s is able to provide compelling educational programs, invaluable Outreach services, rewarding volunteer opportunities, and spiritual nourishment for all. We would be delighted if you would consider sharing your time and talents within the Old St. Patrick’s community. Many visitors or new members ask, “Why the term, Member?” instead of the common term, “parishioner.” This Membership language is intentional. No, you are not joining an elite club and no, there really aren’t member perks. However, you are choosing your spiritual home. You are choosing to pray with us, serve with us, and provide your generous gifts with us. You are choosing this sacred place as your spiritual home. We entrust the Mission of Old St. Pat’s to its Members.
Being a City Church
Church Address: 700 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Office Address: Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 711 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Parking Structure at 625 W. Adams is available all day (12 AM– 11:59 PM) on Sundays. If the gate is down, please be sure to pull a complimentary ticket from the Old St. Pat's branded parking box when you pull in to the lot. If the gate is up, you may enter without stopping to take a ticket - the gate will also be lifted when you exit after Mass.
Office Address: Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 711 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Parking Structure at 625 W. Adams is available all day (12 AM– 11:59 PM) on Sundays. If the gate is down, please be sure to pull a complimentary ticket from the Old St. Pat's branded parking box when you pull in to the lot. If the gate is up, you may enter without stopping to take a ticket - the gate will also be lifted when you exit after Mass.