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
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 Nov 2, 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 Nov 4, 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 Nov 9, 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 Nov 11, 2026
Catholic Funeral Planning at Mary, Mother of God Parish
- Learn about the importance of funeral Masses, Catholic teaching on anointing of the sick & Viaticum, plus funeral preplanning and estate planning at Saint Ita.
- Sunday Nov 15, 2026
A Catholic Discussion on Funeral Planning (English)
- Following 10:30 AM Mass at Saint Ita - discuss funeral Masses, anointing, Viaticum, preplanning & estate planning.
- Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Una discusión católica sobre la planificación funeraria (en español)
- Después de la Misa de las 12:30 PM en Santa Ita: se discutirán las Misas de funeral, la unción, el Viático, la preplanificación y la planificación patrimonial.
- Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Planificación de Funerales Católicos en la Parroquia María, Madre de Dios
- Aprenda sobre misas de funeral, unción de los enfermos, Viático, preplanificación funeraria y planificación patrimonial en Santa Ita.
- Sunday Nov 15, 2026
¡Viva Cristo Rey! Concert Honoring Christ the King & the Cristero War Martyrs
- Join St. Gregory's Hall for a FREE concert honoring Christ the King & the Mexican Cristero Martyrs. Sacred music from Spain to the New World. Nov 15, 5 PM
- Sunday Nov 15, 2026
Two Nights Only! Explore the Book of Revelation with Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
- Join Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., for a two-night lecture series on the often-misunderstood Book of Revelation at Mary, Saint Ita church on Nov. 16 & 17.
- Monday Nov 16, 2026
Two Nights Only! Explore the Book of Revelation with Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
- Join Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., for a two-night lecture series on the often-misunderstood Book of Revelation at Mary, Saint Ita church on Nov. 16 & 17.
- Tuesday Nov 17, 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 Nov 18, 2026
