The Catholic New World - Parish Pride - St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church




					St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church 14414 S. McKinley Ave., Posen St. Stanislaus is unique in many ways. The village, 19 miles south of the Loop, was named Posen, because its population was heavily Polish and the first elected mayor in 1900 was the pastor! Today’s church and carillon tower are also unusual—futuristic and circular— designed by James R. Cronin, completed in 1969. Unobstructed semi-circular seating for 900 worshippers is rimmed in modern stained glass clerestory windows. Two objets d’art, the Risen Christ over the altar and St. Stanislaus, both by world famous contemporary artist Richard Orski of Zakopane, Poland, are points of pride. On Lenten Fridays traditional Gorzkie Zale services are sung, and an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been added to enhance the fervor of Hispanic parishioners. A busy school and social center are an integral part of this community of faith, where everyone knows their neighbor and many are actually related. top Front Page \| Digest \| Cardinal \| Interview \| Classifieds \| About Us \| Write Us \| Subscribe \| Advertise Archive \| Catholic Sites \| New World Publications \| Católico \| Directory \| Site Map
		St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church Pastor: Father David B. Krolczyk Masses: Saturdays 4:30 p.m./ Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m. Phone: (708) 597-4910 Parish founded: 1893 Photographer: Sandy Bertog