Celebrating 80 years of sainthood, the Calabrini Shrine showcases a full weekend of music, ethnic cuisines and engaging speakers in an atmosphere of celebration and thanksgiving for Mother Cabrini’s life and legacy. Mother Cabrini’s 80th Anniversary of Canonization Schedule (as of 5.21.26) Saturday, July 11th 10:30am: Children’s Spanish Choir from St. Mary of the Lake – Our Lady of Lourdes (Chapel) 11:00am to 1:30pm: Ethnic Food* Tasting (Narthax) 12:00pm: Fr. Corey Brost – Speaker – Church Teaching and Migration (Lower Level) 2:00pm – 3:30pm: Ethnic Food** Tasting (Narthax) 2:30pm: Gospel Choir from St. Simon of Cyrene Parish 4:00pm: Mass Sunday, …
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The first Italian American pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in Chicago was such a resounding success, the shrine is gearing up to replicate the experience on Sept. 21 Buses will once again pick up and drop off attendees at Casa Italia in Stone Park and the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club in Chicago, with Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana, and the American Italian Cultural Society in Crest Hill added to the itinerary. Pickup times will vary, depending on distance from the shrine. Tours of the shrine will precede a noon Mass, followed by a reception. …
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