Holy Name Cathedral
Holy Name Cathedral
4.5
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Near North Side
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- Chicago • 2 min walk
- Grand • 6 min walk
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA735 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Holy Name was completed in 1875 in a beautiful Gothic Revival style. Unfortunately, much of the cathedral's original stained glass, paintings, and statues were removed in the late 1960s. While the interior remains a bit plain, there are some interesting elements, like the reliefs around the altar and the stunning ceiling.
The cathedral is open during typical business hours, and there are multiple masses every day. It is one block south of the Chicago Station on the Red Line.
The cathedral is open during typical business hours, and there are multiple masses every day. It is one block south of the Chicago Station on the Red Line.
Written 28 December 2024
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William M
Vancouver, Canada71 contributions
Jun 2023
The ceiling in this church is jaw dropping. The restoration of the cathedral inside an out is a triumph in simplicity. Gone are the heavy statuary associated with man Catholic Churches...instead serene symmetry . Tip If you attend an am mass on Sunday and they announce a short after mass tour...stay and hear all about the building's history. Well worth a visit if you are into church architecture. Cheers
Written 28 June 2023
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GabrielaSeevetal
Seevetal, Germany10,413 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Holy Name Cathedral, just restored, has been the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago since 1875. The Gothic architectural style is reminiscent of churches in Europe. The vaulted interesting wooden ceiling, the bundled pillars and the stained glass windows exude warmth and a “welcome”. We took a seat for some time and let everything work on us.
Opening hours: daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Opening hours: daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Written 10 December 2024
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Irina
United States14,717 contributions
Nov 2021
Holy Name Cathedral, built in 1874, is one of the most prominent cathedrals in Chicago, not only because it is the seat of the Archdiocese, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the US, but also due to the architectural grandeur of the cathedral.
Visiting Holy Name Cathedral in the hype of the holiday season was breaking away from the chaotic hustle and bustle of the city, and finding myself in the peaceful serenity of the place of worship.
The cathedral, designed in the Gothic Revival style by the architect Patrick Keely et al, is beautiful. Everything from the tall, 210 ft spire, the west front rose window, the massive, bronze front door to the stunning, ornate interior, colorful stained glass windows, the beautiful nave, the chancel, the powerful columns, the aisles, the memorable and unique Resurrection Crucifix, the Stations of the Cross, the 70 ft high, stunning ceiling of the cathedral ... -- everything overpowers you with a sense of timelessness and eternal beauty.
The place of worship. The grand architectural creation.
Holy Name Cathedral is located in the city center. In fact, it is just a short walking distance from the Magnificent Mile.
Visiting Holy Name Cathedral in the hype of the holiday season was breaking away from the chaotic hustle and bustle of the city, and finding myself in the peaceful serenity of the place of worship.
The cathedral, designed in the Gothic Revival style by the architect Patrick Keely et al, is beautiful. Everything from the tall, 210 ft spire, the west front rose window, the massive, bronze front door to the stunning, ornate interior, colorful stained glass windows, the beautiful nave, the chancel, the powerful columns, the aisles, the memorable and unique Resurrection Crucifix, the Stations of the Cross, the 70 ft high, stunning ceiling of the cathedral ... -- everything overpowers you with a sense of timelessness and eternal beauty.
The place of worship. The grand architectural creation.
Holy Name Cathedral is located in the city center. In fact, it is just a short walking distance from the Magnificent Mile.
Written 16 December 2021
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vasander
Chicago, Illinois11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Stay away! Remodel in the 1960s ruined the original historic design. The current atmosphere is plain ugly and even kind of creepy. Cannot believe this is a Catholic church. It should feel like Heaven inside, unfortunately this was the opposite. There are so many beautiful old churches in the city, don't waste your time here.
Written 27 August 2024
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The_Lankan
Rochester, MI1,113 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Whenever we are in Chicago on a Sunday, we always attend the 10:30am mass. Feels like attending a mass in a church in Europe. Not sure what is going on with the protestors in front of the Cathedral, they have been there every time there is a mass. They don’t harass or bother anyone, but it’s a bit strange.
Written 24 July 2022
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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, MN446 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
Even if you’re not a religious person (I’m not), this building can be enjoyed. The ceiling is absolutely stunning! If you only go for that, it’s worth it, but the rest of the cathedral is also beautiful. It’s also impaired in that it’s right on a busy inner-city block, but you’d never know it once you’re inside.
Written 20 July 2021
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,545 contributions
Jun 2022
While my wife was shopping on the Magnificent Mile, I wandered west to see two important Cathedrals in Chicago. I was primarily looking for the St James Episcopal but only a block away was the Catholic cathedral, Holy Name Cathedral. I only got to see the exterior beautiful stone structure surrounded by high-rises.
Written 12 August 2022
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Hang Do
Houston, TX117 contributions
Oct 2021
Visiting and praying inside. Even it did not turn on light, but I can see the big, tall architecture of the cathedral when we visited 3 days in Chicago, IL. It is 1-minute walk from Chicago subway station, and few block to the bus # 146 on N. Michigan Ave.
Written 17 October 2021
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Patricia A
Chicago, IL533 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We came to mass over memorial day weekend, on Saturday evening – – and happen to catch the end of a wedding!
It was gorgeous!!!!
The Cathedral is famous, and has historic architecture. It's simply amazing!
Here's a tip!!! Be sure to arrive early so that you can park conveniently, for FREE, across the street in the parking area for those attending mass. If you arrive early, it is a famous cathedral so several people will be taking photographs and you will fit right in.
Try to sit up near the front, so you can get a good view of the famous RED cardinal "hats" that hang from the ceiling, at the very front of the chapel.
Please press "yes" if you find this helpful, as I wonder if anyone actually reads these.....
It was gorgeous!!!!
The Cathedral is famous, and has historic architecture. It's simply amazing!
Here's a tip!!! Be sure to arrive early so that you can park conveniently, for FREE, across the street in the parking area for those attending mass. If you arrive early, it is a famous cathedral so several people will be taking photographs and you will fit right in.
Try to sit up near the front, so you can get a good view of the famous RED cardinal "hats" that hang from the ceiling, at the very front of the chapel.
Please press "yes" if you find this helpful, as I wonder if anyone actually reads these.....
Written 29 May 2017
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Is the public able to come in and w ok around. Such a a beautiful church!
Written 4 January 2018
It's a Church . . . go on in as long as it is not after visiting hours. I sincerely doubt if they appreciate cameras flashing though. While you're there, light a candle, say a prayer and leave a couple bucks in the box.
Written 17 January 2018
Mass schedule from their website:
Weekday
6:00, 7:00, 8:00 AM; 12:10, 5:15 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM, 12:10 PM
Saturday Vigil
5:15, 7:30 PM
Sunday
7:00, 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 AM; 12:30, 5:15 PM
Written 9 February 2016
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