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 St. Frances of Rome Church Pastor: Father Mark A. Bartosic Masses: Saturdays 5 p.m./ Sundays 9 a.m.& noon (Spanish); 10:30 a.m. (English); 6 p.m. (bilingual) Founded: 1923 Phone: (708) 652-2140 Seating capacity: 500 Photo by: Sandy Bertog |
St. Frances of Rome Church Historically, a segment of parishioners here have always been resilient. Many withstood a big “test” when their Spanish-style church, built in 1924, was razed in 1990 due to dangerous structural problems. Some parishioners went elsewhere, but those remaining determined the parish would survive. Today, as a predominantly Latino faith community with worship space in the school’s lower level, its numbers are growing. They may pray in two languages, but they also make an effort to communicate with each other despite the barriers. Novenas, devotions, even parish meetings are often bilingual. Their aim is to make everyone within the parish boundaries feel welcome and to see each other as that biblical “neighbor.” Patron St. Frances of Rome, one of the great mystics of the 15th century, is depicted in an unusual statue made of carrara marble. On her knees holding an empty bowl, she symbolizes faith that God can supply our needs as we supply each others. Front Page | Digest | Cardinal | Interview | Classifieds | About Us | Write Us | Subscribe | Advertise Archive | Catholic Sites | New World Publications | Católico | Directory | Site Map |
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