Author Archives: Sacred Heart

Fr. Kret’s Historical Booklet

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Sacred Heart

Reverend John A. Kret, O.S.A., assembled this booklet about the history of Sacred Heart Church, its pastors and devoted members. View pdf of booklet here.             

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Fr. Raymond de Norus

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sacred Heart

Father Raymond de Norus, pastor of Sacred Heart

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Fr. McNally Obituary

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Sacred Heart

The Reverend John Francis McNally, Dec. 16 (1963), pastor of Sacred Heart Church, 11652 S. Church Street, devoted son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret; fond brother of Thomas J., William L., James B., Eugene A., Ellen Boyle, Reobert … Continue reading →

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Holy Week & Easter Masses 2014

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

Palm Sunday Saturday, April 12, 2014 4:00pm Mass Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass       Holy Thursday Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:00pm Mass     Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2014 2:30pm Stations of the Cross … Continue reading →

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Cody Turns Down Meeting Offer 8/13/1980

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

From the Southtown, August 13, 1980

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Life of Cherished Church Hangs By a Thread 5/20/1980

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

May 20, 1980. Chicago Sun-Times

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300 Prayed To Save Sacred Heart, 1979

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

January 31, 1979. “A crowd of 300 was on hand Sunday at Sacred Heart Church to pray for the rescue of the building, which is scheduled for demolition by the Chicago Catholic archdiocese. Some came from as far as 50 … Continue reading →

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Church Demolition Delayed – 1/28/79

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

January 28, 1979, Economist Newspapers. “Praying for a miracle isn’t easy when your church is about to be demolished, by Sacred Heart Parishioners still hope their church can be saved.” Click here for pdf of article.

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Save Our Shrine is Born

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

On January 18, 1979, Cardinal Cody issued a directive which closed Sacred Heart Church after January 21, 1979. Cody intended not only to shutter the little church, but also had plans to demolish it. The response from parishioners was swift … Continue reading →

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Rev. John F. McNally 25th Anniversary of Ordination

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Sacred Heart

Reprint of public testimonial given by Reverend John F. McNally on April 14, 1953, on the celebration of his 25th Anniversary of ordination into the priesthood.

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