Saint Ita Catholic Church - Mary, Mother of God Parish
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Driving Directions:
Saint Ita offers its own onsite parking lot, accessible via Broadway; church is also accessible via CTA's #36 Broadway bus and the CTA Red Line - Bryn Mawr stop.
About Us
Saint Ita Catholic Church has been serving the Edgewater neighborhood since 1900. The current church, a French Gothic masterpiece, was completed in 1927 and designed by architect Henry J. Schlacks. Today, Saint Ita is part of Mary, Mother of God Parish, which is run by the Conventual Franciscans of the Province of Saint Bonaventure. The parish celebrates daily Masses and provides frequent opportunities for Confession. It also serves Chicago's Far North Side with its Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen, operated at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church (4827 N. Kenmore). In the past, former Bears owner George Halas attended the 8 AM Sunday Mass at Saint Ita before watching his team play; it is said you could find Bing Crosby in attendance the weekends he was in town.
Events
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Mass & Reflection with the Relic Mission of St. Carlo Acutis
- Mary, Mother of God Parish will welcome the Relic Mission of St. Carlo Acutis on Saturday, September 5 for a special Mass & reflection.
- Saturday Sep 5, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
Work, Family, & Human Dignity in the Digital Age: A Symposium on Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas
- How do we navigate this new age of artificial intelligence? Join St. Gregory’s Hall for a symposium exploring the first American pope’s first papal encyclical.
- Saturday Sep 19, 2026
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Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Sep 21, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Sep 23, 2026
Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Sep 28, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Sep 30, 2026
Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Oct 5, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Oct 12, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Oct 19, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
Love in the Bible: A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Seminar exploring biblical teachings on God’s love. Examine Old & New Testament passages with Prof. Scott Moringiello. Mondays, Sept 21–Nov 9. $80 donation.
- Monday Oct 26, 2026
Who is St. Francis of Assisi? A Seminar from St. Gregory's Hall Catholic Cultural Center
- Join a weekly seminar on St. Francis of Assisi on this 800th anniversary of his death. Explore his life, writings & legacy with Fr. Bob Sprott, OFM.
- Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
