Gorgeous, opulent church of very devout, passionately faithful, Polish and American Catholics. If you do visit, please remember this is God's house and not a tourist attraction. Be respectful. Be humble. Act as if you're actually in God's presence...because you are. Solemnity and respectful adoration never goes out of favor. Stay for Mass. Don't just barge in, consume media opportunities for frivolous purposes and barge out. Any opportunity in a church is a unique opportunity to connect personally to Our Blessed Lord who seeks you always. At least acknowledge His gift of miraculous love in giving you life. And, God bless Poland for having the most faithful Catholic devotees on the planet. Saint John Paul II...
Read moreI recently visited this beautiful church, and it truly took my breath away. The architecture is grand, with details so fine each room looks like a work of art in itself.
Walking through the church is spiritually inspiring. It is something of a rarity to find history, beauty, and peace so well blended in one spot. Whether you go there to think quietly, or to admire the incredible craft work, this church is definitely a place worth going to. I will be coming back specifically to soak in the...
Read moreBeautiful ornate and lavishly detailed Polish Catholic Church in Chicago. I visited this gorgeous edifice in 2009. The church architects were Herman Olszewski and William G. Krieg, the building was completed in 1906. Designed in a Renaissance and Baroque style, the ceiling paintings were done by K. Markiewicz in 1926. Artist Irena Lorentowicz was commissioned to create stained glass windows that were installed in 1955. Another of Chicago's...
Read more