We Need Your Help
The world is too small to limit ourselves to one point; I want to embrace it entirely and reach all its parts
— St. Frances Cabrini, ‘Travels’
The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization deriving its income primarily through private donations and profits resulting from our annual Benefit Event. The Shrine receives no funding from Chicago’s Archdiocese or any parish.
Your support remains critical to sustaining our mission in preserving Mother Cabrini’s legacy and in bringing the love of God to the world. You make the difference in allowing our mission to continue by keeping the Shrine efficient and vibrant in its welcome to all. We are profoundly grateful for your generosity and pray for God’s blessing for each of you and those dearest to you.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
Online Donations
You may mail in your gift or make an online donation through our donations portal by CLICKING HERE.
The Shrine accepts gifts on a one-time basis or recurring basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.). You may also choose which fund you wish to support.
Donate By Mail
If you would like to support the Shrine by mailing in a Check or similar, kindly mail your gift and make checks payable to the following:
The National Shrine of St. Frances X. Cabrini
2520 N Lakeview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Credit Card Donations
The Shrine welcomes donations made through Visa, Discover, MasterCard and American Express. To make an online donation using a credit card – on a one-time basis or on a recurring basis, CLICK HERE.
The Shrine also accepts credit card donations by telephone by calling 773-360-5115.
Offertory Envelopes
Offertory envelopes are available in the Shrine entry. You may include your gift in the envelope made through cash, check or credit card. Envelopes may be placed in the collection box located just inside the chapel to the right. Envelopes make it easy for us to track and record your donations.
Gifts of Stock
Please provide the Shrine with notification if you intend to transfer stock or other securities to the Shrine.
Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, Executive Director, can be reached at 773-360-5733 or Barb Willis, Development Director, at 773-360-5746.
Wire Transfer
Gifts can be made by transferring funds from one bank account to the Shrine’s bank account by wire transfer or electronic funds transfer.
For information to initiate the transfer, kindly contact Barb Willis, Development Director, at 773-360-5746.
Gifts In Kind
If you would like to support the Shrine by making a gift of goods or services, kindly contact Barb Willis, Development Director at 773-360-5746.
We will be happy to help set that up or answer any questions.
Employer Matching Gifts
Matching gift programs are offered by many corporations and multiplies the impact of your contribution to the Shrine. Employers may match any charitable contribution or volunteer hours made by their employees. Consult your Human Resources Department to find out what benefits your employer offers.
Broker Information:
- Bank of America
- DTC # 0955
- Account Title: The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Inc.
- Account Number: Call Barb Willis for Account Number at 773-360-5746.
- Tax ID # – 45-5607401
Please notify Sr. Joaquina Costa, MSC, Treasurer at 773-388-7329 if there are any problems with or to confirm your securities transfer.
Light a Candle
The side altars of the Shrine chapel have candles that visitors light for deceased and living members of their family and/or loved ones. We want to keep the candles lit for those in need of prayer. The Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart will be praying for your intentions every Monday at 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in lighting a candle at the Shrine chapel, fill out the form below. The offering is $10.00 per candle intention.
If you would prefer, you can call us at 773-360-5115 and we will be happy to take your information over the phone.
“May this holy candle send forth dancing rays like sunrise on the most glorious morning, and may these rays of light encircle us and those we love.”
Perpetual Enrollments
Perpetual Spiritual Enrollment Program
- The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini offers Perpetual Enrollments for your loved one. Individuals enrolled receive continual prayers of remembrance. Spiritual benefits are shared through masses, daily prayers, and through the corporal works of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- To request a Perpetual Enrollment, please fill out the form below to submit online or by calling our office M-F 10AM-3PM at 773-360.5115.
- The suggested offering for a Perpetual Enrollment is $35.00.
Mass Requests
Mass Requests for Living and Deceased
- By requesting a Mass, we will offer the holy sacrifice of the Eucharist in honor of your loved one during our Masses on Thursday at 6PM, Saturday at 4PM, Sunday 10AM, or during any of our special Masses held throughout the year.
- The power of prayer and Eucharist offers solemnity, comfort and peace.
- To request a Mass, please fill out the form below to submit online or by calling our office M-F 10AM-3PM at 773-360-5115.
- The suggested offering for a Mass Request is $10.00.
Volunteers Needed
Use your time, talents, and spiritual gifts to make a difference! Imagine what our Shrine community would be like if we all took the time to do what God uniquely designed each of us to do in serving others.
Whether you have just a few hours or a regular time every week, consider making an impact by volunteering with us.
Fill out the “Volunteer Intake Form” below and we will contact you regarding your interest in volunteering at the Shrine.
**We have a special need for volunteers to serve at our 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass as ushers and greeters. **
Other Opportunities to Support the Shrine
Major Gift Naming Opportunities
The Shrine provides an opportunity for those donors who wish to remember their loved ones by having a plaque made in their honor and placed in any of the following areas of the Shrine:
- Dedicate a Pew in the Chapel (main seating area or side area)
- Chapel Entry Doors
- Shrine Garden (Entire Area)
- Shrine Garden Main Entry (Gated Doors on St. James Place)
- Dedicate a Garden Bench
- Garden Fountain
- Mother Cabrini’s Room
- Shrine Conference Room
- Shrine Gift Shop
- Wall of Remembrance Plaque (located up the stairs to the chapel and to the right)
- Giving Heart Wall of Donors (located on the wall in the Narthex just before Garden Entry)
For a complete list of available naming opportunities and/or pricing information, kindly call Barb Willis, Interim Director, at 773-360-5746.
Gifts that Establish a Legacy of Support
A Planned Gift traditionally has been defined as a gift that an individual creates during his or her lifetime. There are many kinds of planned gifts and the information below is just a sampling of the various kinds of planned gifts that the Shrine receives. A planned gift may provide personal and financial benefits to the donor while ensuring the vitality of the Shrine for future generations.
Possible Planned Giving gift options to sustain our Shrine mission and ministry include:
- Donor Advised Fund
- Include the Shrine in your Will or Trust
- Appreciated Security Gift
- Non-Cash Asset Gift
Mother Cabrini’s Wall of Remembrance
Honor the cherished memory of someone you love by dedicating a plaque on Mother Cabrini’s Wall of Remembrance. This sacred wall, thoughtfully situated to the right of the chapel entrance at the top of the staircase, provides a lasting tribute in a space of reflection and prayer. Each plaque, available for a contribution of $3,000, becomes a permanent testament to those who have touched our lives most deeply.
Choosing to memorialize a loved one in this way is not only a meaningful gesture, but also ensures their legacy endures within our spiritual community. For details about purchasing a plaque or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Sister Bridget Zanin, MSC at 773-360-5733 or Barbara Willis, Development Director, at 773-360-5746.
Donor Advised Funds
- A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) offers a simple and convenient giving vehicle that is tax-effective and allows the donor to recommend grants from the fund over time. Consult with your financial professional to establish a DAF.
Include The Shrine In Your Will or Trust
A Donor may indicate his or her intent to leave a future gift to the Shrine. The following is the process when including the Shrine in your will:
- Designate in your Will or Trust the name The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Inc. Language to include might look something like this:
I give to The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Inc. (Tax ID #45-5607401) located at 2520 N. Lakeview Avenue in Chicago, IL the sum of $___________ in support of the Shrine’s full mission.
- Make your bequest in support of the Shrine’s full mission or you may designate it to a specific Shrine fund or program.
- Indicate a specific amount or a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust.
- Tell Us that you have already included the Shrine in your Will so we can celebrate your generosity now!
Appreciated Securities Gift
- Includes shares of corporate stock or mutual funds, bonds issued by corporations or governmental agencies, stock options or other options, limited partnership units and other forms of investment instruments that can be exchanged for money.
Non-Cash Asset Gift
- Non-cash asset gifts refer to an asset such as securities, life insurance policies, retirement accounts and real property.
- The information contained on this website is not offered as legal or tax advice. As with any decision regarding legal and financial matters, you should first consult your own independent professional such as an attorney, accountant, trust officer, life insurance professional, or investment advisor. The Shrine welcomes the opportunity to discuss and collaborate with you and your advisor on how you might consider making a gift to the Shrine.
- For further information, kindly contact Sr. Bridget Zanin, MSC, Executive Director at 773-360-5733 or Barb Willis, Development Director at 773-360-5746.