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My good Jesus, give me the grace to love you with all my heart and to serve you with great fidelity in this life so that I can be a grain of sand to build up your glory for all eternity.”

— St. Frances Cabrini

The National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is a place of prayer and worship in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. It is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Immigrants and the first American Citizen Saint.

The Shrine offers opportunities for pilgrimages, tours, and field trips throughout the year. It is also open to the public six days a week for individual and small group prayer. 

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Shrine Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday - Friday: 9 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM–7 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM–1 PM

Mass Times

  • Saturday: 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM
  • Thursday 6:00 PM
  • First Friday  12:00 PM
  • First Saturday 10:00 AM

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Parking Information

Car Parking Information

  • Parking is available through the 2550 N. Lakeview Avenue condominium garage (on Deming Place between Lakeview Ave and Clark Street).
  • The garage entrance is at 459 W Deming Place. As you enter the garage, press the blue button to ring the doorbell.
  • Tell the attendant that you are visiting the Shrine. The Shrine has parking in the garage for 10 cars. To access Shrine parking spaces, make a right turn at the bottom of the ramp and then an immediate left.
  • There are signs that read "Church Parking". Cars remaining after hours are subject to being ticketed or towed at the car owner’s expense.
  • If church parking is full, let the attendant know and they will locate a parking spot for you if one is available.
  • Once parked, use the St. James Place pedestrian exit at the southwest corner of garage.
  • Once outside, go left 1/2 block to the Shrine entrance.

Charter Bus Parking Information

  • To accommodate buses and group vans, there is charter bus parking available.
  • Look for the "Charter Bus" parking sign on the street directly in front of the Shrine entrance.
  • Buses may NOT idle in the parking space. Engines must be turned off while in the chartered parking space.
  • Vehicles/buses in the spot without notice to the Shrine are subject to being ticketed and towed at the owners expense.

Guided Tours

(30-60 Minutes, as determined by group at time of booking)

Guided tours highlight the Shrine’s unique architecture and sacred art treasures which include:

  • Marble imported from Italy
  • Florentine stained glass windows reflective of the miracles related to Mother Cabrini
  • Fresco paintings telling the story of Mother Cabrini’s life
  • Historical Room of Mother Cabrini
  • Meditation Garden (season permitting)
  • First class relic of St. Cabrini enclosed in a bronze and crystal coffin 

We kindly ask that groups call in advance to book a tour so a docent can be available for them. Guests are welcome to visit the Shrine during any of our normal business hours.

If a group is interested in having lunch before or after their tour, our Lower Level Meeting Room can be rented for a group gathering. The room accommodates 80 guests. Groups may cater lunch.  Please call us at 773.360.5115 for more information.

Retreats

The Shrine welcomes school groups for retreats for First Communion, Confirmation, and other spiritual programs. Our Chapel, Lower Level Meeting Room, and Narthex are available to rent at reasonable prices. 

If an organization books a retreat, they will be responsible for providing their own group leader.  The Shrine is conveniently located near several hotels. No overnight accommodations are available at the Shrine. 

For more information about booking a tour or retreat, please call 773.360.5115.

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Explore Our Campus

Beyond our beautiful chapel, which many visitors enjoy every day, The National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini offers a treasure of gathering space and meeting accommodations.

We welcome your special event, retreat and group meeting. You are welcome to privately cater your event. To make arrangements at the Shrine, kindly call 773.360.5752.

The suggested donation for your function will depend on which location you choose at the Shrine and how many hours you will be in the space. All of our facilities are handicap accessible.

Every visitor, from pilgrims and families to curious explorers, is received as a guest and friend.

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The Shrine Chapel

One of our most beautiful and sacred spaces in the Shrine is our Chapel. The Shrine Chapel can accommodate up to 344 people.

The space has been utilized for prayer groups, Days of Reflection, Retreats, Masses and Concerts. We welcome your special event in our Chapel.

To make arrangements for use of this space, email: admin@cabrininationalshrine.org

The Shrine Gift Shop

The gift shop is open:

  • Tuesday thru Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

We have a lovely selection of jewelry, books, statues, frames, novena cards, rosaries, holy water bottles, and more. If you have any questions or would like to place an order for gift shop items, call 773-360-5115.

The Narthex

This space surrounds the stairs to the chapel and features artwork, statuary and two large video screens displaying the life of Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters’ work here in Chicago and throughout the world today.

Shrine Meditation Garden

Our meditation garden is a welcome, tranquil retreat nestled in the midst of Lincoln Park. This beautiful garden is a lovely extension that stretches beyond the interiors of the Shrine. In addition to the glorious vines and flowers of the garden, there is a bronze statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that once adorned the entry to Columbus Hospital.

The fountain in the courtyard of Mother Cabrini’s first convent in Codogno, Italy was the inspiration for the design of our fountain.

Whether you visit the garden for a few minutes or for a few hours, you will feel spiritually renewed.

Meeting and Retreat Space

We have created a wonderful meeting or retreat space that accommodates up to 80 guests. It is easily accessible by using the elevator located on the main level. There are 10 tables that seat 8 people each or you can reconfigure these tables to meet your needs. Restroom facilities are available for use on the lower level.

Audio visual equipment is available including a DVD player and projection equipment. Accommodations can be made if you would like to bring in an outside computer. There is also microphone availability that plugs into this state of the art system and ceiling speakers assuring clear and complete communication.

Facilities Usage

We welcome and encourage everybody to utilize the Shrine’s facilities; however, it is important that your planned use of the space is in keeping with our mission related to the legacy of Mother Cabrini.

We accept and encourage:

  • Youth Retreats
  • Education Programs
  • Celebrations of religious nature
  • Post – Mass group gatherings
  • Tour Groups

We do not accept:

  • Fundraisers
  • Product Sales