Jo R.
1/13/2013
Also known as the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, Saint Odilo Church is on East Avenue, south of Cermak Road. For those attending Mass here, the main parking option is the street. However,...
St. Odilo Church
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2244 East Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
St. Odilo Church, located in Berwyn, IL, is the only parish in the United States dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory. Founded in 1928 and sanctioned as the National Shrine of the Poor Souls by Cardinal Mundelein, the church offers a unique spiritual experience with indulgences granted for visitors who pray for the departed souls.
The parish embodies the teachings of St. Odilo, who instituted All Souls Day, promoting alms, prayers, and sacrifices for the relief of suffering souls. With beautiful stained glass windows and a dedicated altar for the Holy Souls, St. Odilo Church serves as a sacred space for worship and reflection, welcoming both parishioners and pilgrims seeking spiritual enrichment.
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4.04 reviewsC A.
1/25/2025
Wonderful, reverent church. Many masses every weekend in English, Spanish, and Latin. The priests are warm, holy, and true shepherds.
Terrie K.
6/17/2018
Love Fr Branken. If you have never been to a Latin Mass, go here. Fr Branken tells it like it is. He is very astute politically as well as spiritually. This has been my mother's parish since she...
Rita H.
9/9/2017
This review is about the CCD coordinator as she likes to refer to herself. I made the mistake in calling her the CCD instructor(my mistake, but happy she is not instructing any teachings) the...
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