As part of the celebration of the feast day of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, we will again offer semi-private visits INSIDE her replica bedroom, which is full of her personal belongings including the chair in which she died, her statue of Baby Jesus, and all the interesting items on her desk.  Visitors will be accompanied by Sister Laura Baldini, MSC.  Register for a time slot by clicking on the image below.

PRESENTATION ON DILEXI TE

All are invited to the chapel at 5:00PM for a presentation by Bishop Daniel Turley, OSA and Sister Laura Baldini, MSC on "Dilexi te", Pope Leo's apostolic exhortation on love for the poor. 

Mass:  6:00 PM, followed by a reception.

EXTRA PARKING FOR THE EVENT:

THERE ARE ADDITIONAL PARKING PLACES AVAILABLE IN THE CONDO GARAGE ACCESSED BY VALET ONLY.   To take advantage of this service, please pull in to the circular drive at the entrance to the 2550 Lakeview building.

The Story of the Shrine

This is the video that was shown to guests at our recent fundraiser.  From the founding of Columbus Hospital to the present day, in a little over 4 minutes, it highlights the place, the people and the journey.

Mother Cabrini in the USA

See turn-of-the-century United States and Chicago through the eyes of Mother Cabrini.  Pictures of most of the hospitals, schools and orphanages are included.

ENJOY!

Bishop Daniel Turley O.S.A. announced as New Rector of the National Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini

Here is the announcement made in our recent newstetter by Executive Director, Laurie Halaska:

On Sunday, July 13th the Shrine community not only celebrated the 175th Birthday of Mother Cabrini, but also announced the appointment of Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A. as the Shrine’s new rector.

Bishop Turley, a Chicago native who led the Diocese of Chulucanas, Peru for twenty years, has been a regular presider at the Shrine over the last year. After Board members met with Bishop Turley last spring, they voted unanimously to appoint him as Rector of the Shrine. The General Council of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus eagerly affirmed the Board’s decision, and in late June Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, officially appointed Bishop Turley as Rector, effective July 1,2025.

Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and Chair of the Board of Directors at the National Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini, announced Bishop Turley’s appointment at the beginning of the July 13th Sunday liturgy. “Bishop Turley has a missionary’s heart, a warm pastoral presence, and a sincere desire to amplify the charism of the MSCs and love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Chicago and beyond.” Cummings said. “The Board could not be more elated to have Bishop Turley join us as the pastoral shepherd of this sacred place.”

Bishop Turley will be officially installed as the Rector of the Shrine by Chicago’s Auxiliary Bishop John Siemianowski at a liturgy later this year.

The Shrine Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Would you like an update on what is going on at the Shrine?   Do you have questions?  Then please come to a new quarterly event "Coffee with the Exec" with our director Laurie Halaska.  Our first gathering will be Sunday, September 7, after the 10 AM Mass.  Weather permitting, we will get together in the Meditation Garden.  If you cannot attend, you can place a question in the basket at the front desk.  A recap of the event will be in the bulletin.

A Birthday Party in Heaven and on Earth!

Our Cabrini Celebrate & Connect was wonderful and we thank Heaven for the beautiful weather.  Thank you to all who attended the Mass and the party.  Pictures are posted!

Mother Cabrini was born July 15, 1850.  If you would like to give the Shrine a gift in her honor, see below. 

Enjoy this video from her birthplace in Italy:  DOVES 

Honor Mother Cabrini on her birthday and support the continuation of her mission, bringing Christ's love to the world. Click on the picture to give your gift.

Join us for our weekly Mass for Peace every Thursday evening at 6 PM. 

A rosary for VOCATIONS is now prayed before Mass at 5:30 PM 

Pray for the intercession of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini that our prayers will be heard. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world!

Shrine Docents are partners in mission who have deepened their knowledge of Mother Cabrini and her National Shrine through the training program.

Our current Docent Training has begun.  If you are interested in a future program, please call, leave your contact information, and we will let you know when to register for the next Docent Training.  773-360-5115, or speak with Sister Laura Baldini, MSC, after Mass.

Here is the latest Cabrini World newsletter.  (posted on 7/18/25)

Here is a newsletter from "Cabrini Health". 

SHRINE HOURS

Monday: Closed*

Tuesday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday:  9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday:  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday:  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES

Thursday: 6:00 PM

First Fridays: 12:00 PM

First Saturdays: 10:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation:  Varies

CONFESSION
1st Saturday of the month
9:15 AM - 9:50 AM
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3rd Saturday of the month
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

ADORATION
Every Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

On the weekend of April 13-14, our new executive director, Laurie Halaska, was welcomed and blessed at both Masses.

The new movie "Cabrini" from Angel Studios (Sound of Freedom, The Chosen) opened on March 8, International Women's Day.

After a long run at the theatres, the movie is now availalbe on DVD.  Our gift shop has a good supply in stock.  Price:  $25.00

The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is committed to directly support Heart Ministries.  For a closer look at what is being accomplished in Uganda, click HERE.

To make a donation to help fund Heart Ministries, click HERE.

THANK YOU!

Click here to watch a video about Mother Cabrini's road to canonization.

This story is from Julia Attaway, director of the Cabrini Shrine in New York.  Click on the picture to read this article about Mother Cabrini's time in our city.

 Our Mission
The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a Catholic Shrine dedicated to the first American Citizen Saint and Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. The Shrine is a place of prayer, worship, and devotion; pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation. Read More...

Jubilee Mass Celebration
Mother Cabrini's Feast Day 
begins our Jubilee Year. 
November 13, 2021 - November 13, 2022

Spiritual Center & Architectural Masterpiece in the Heart of Lincoln Park

Historically, this site was home to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, a missionary woman religious, who helped shape America's social and health care system in the early twentieth century.

Spiritually, it is the only National Shrine dedicated to the first American Citizen Saint and the Patron of Immigrants and Heath Care Workers in the Catholic Church.

Architecturally, the Shrine's Chapel is the masterpiece of world-renowned architect, Leonard Gliatto, who felt that this was his crowning achievement in America.