Queen of Angels Church

‘Queens’ maintains a grace to combine various elements into a pleasing totality. Dedicated in 1940, this second edifice, completed by architects McCarthy, Smith & Eppig, had problems. Positioned over an underwater stream, engineers had to sink concrete piling so upper construction could be completed. Within its sturdy grey stone exterior is a modern Gothic design that includes touches of art deco, gently mixing traditional with contemporary. Fantastic German mahogany accents, in a towering baldachino and wainscoting, were installed using the artistry of Irish carpenters. While the original pipe organ (still in use) is a German Möller, the magnificent stained glass windows are from France, marble from Italy. Today its founding families are blending with newcomers from Mexico and Asia in liturgies, ministries and education that encompass all ages and cultures in this vibrant area near bustling Lincoln Avenue.

Pastor: Father William J. O'Brien
Masses: Saturdays 5 p.m./ Sundays 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. in English; 12:30 p.m. in Spanish
Parish founded: 1909
Seating capacity: 685
Phone: (773) 539-7510

Photo by Sandy Bertog