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St. Cornelius Church St. Cornelius Church
5205 N. Lieb Ave., Chicago

This cruciform church of cheery brick and Bedford stone in the Jefferson Park area was designed by architects Barry and Kay and dedicated in 1965 by Bishop Aloysius Wycislo.

Its 35-foot floor to ceiling modern panels of stained glass speak in graceful symbols: grape vines and wheat behind the shrine to St. Pius X; lilies in blues and whites behind the white marble Pieta; waves and fish near the baptismal font.

Its interior is bright with a skylight over the altar to illuminate a unique three-dimensional mosaic on the chancel wall: Christ’s five wounds amid a crown of thorns, like a huge sunburst that encircles a statuary expression of Calvary.

Worshippers here are people of prayer, with vigil lights aglow at each shrine. Since many are city employees, police and fire fighters, they help keep “the city that works” working.

Parishioners are pro-life, pro-neighbor and currently making their church handicap accessible.

Pastor: Father Edwin Pacocha
Masses: Saturdays 4:30 p.m./ Sundays 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.
Parish founded: 1925
Seating capacity: 850
Phone: (773) 283-5222
Web site: www.catholic-church.org/stcornelius-chicago/

Photo by Sandy Bertog

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