Listed as one of the “Eleven Churches Not to Miss if You Visit Chicago,” St. Mary of the Lakewas at the top of my list for what I hope will be a traditional journey to spectacular churches at Christmastime.
Last year I visited Holy Trinity, St. John Cantius and St. Hedwig.
The parish is diverse and the 10:30 an English mass I attended was meaningful with lovely Christmas music. They also offer masses in Spanish.
The church was designed by Henry Schlacks, who also designed St. Paul’s in Pilsen.