Religious Profession
On Sexagesima Sunday, February 8th 2015. Brother James Alaniz OSF made profession in the Order of Missionary Franciscans of Christ the King (Brothers and Sisters of Penance). The V. Rev. Nioclás Canon Kelly OSF received the profession assisted by The Rev. James Craig C.C.
Members of the order were joined by the family and friends of Bro. James as well as parishioners form St. Anne's Old Roman Catholic Mission.
We wish Bro. James "Ad multos annos" and we beg your prayers for this young man as he continues his religious life at the service of the Church.
On Sexagesima Sunday, February 8th 2015. Brother James Alaniz OSF made profession in the Order of Missionary Franciscans of Christ the King (Brothers and Sisters of Penance). The V. Rev. Nioclás Canon Kelly OSF received the profession assisted by The Rev. James Craig C.C.
Members of the order were joined by the family and friends of Bro. James as well as parishioners form St. Anne's Old Roman Catholic Mission.
We wish Bro. James "Ad multos annos" and we beg your prayers for this young man as he continues his religious life at the service of the Church.
We are moving!
Please note that as of Sunday July 6th (4th Sunday after Pentecost) St. Anne’s Old Roman Catholic Mission will hold it’s weekly Mass in the All Saints Chapel at the Church of the Atonement - 5749 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660 at 6PM. We are very happy and privileged to be able to utilize one of Chicago’s finest Anglo-Catholic churches and we feel that our liturgy and prayer can only be enhanced by the beauty and tradition of this venerable church.
With that said, we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Pastor C. Mueller and his congregation at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church who have been our hosts for the past seven months. Their kindness and support towards us has been beyond measure and they will always have a special place in the heart of St. Anne’s mission.
So come and join us on July 6th to celebrate this new beginning!
Please note that as of Sunday July 6th (4th Sunday after Pentecost) St. Anne’s Old Roman Catholic Mission will hold it’s weekly Mass in the All Saints Chapel at the Church of the Atonement - 5749 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660 at 6PM. We are very happy and privileged to be able to utilize one of Chicago’s finest Anglo-Catholic churches and we feel that our liturgy and prayer can only be enhanced by the beauty and tradition of this venerable church.
With that said, we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Pastor C. Mueller and his congregation at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church who have been our hosts for the past seven months. Their kindness and support towards us has been beyond measure and they will always have a special place in the heart of St. Anne’s mission.
So come and join us on July 6th to celebrate this new beginning!
Congratulations to Fr. J. Craig!
On May 31st, 2014, Fr. J. Craig will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood! Fr. Craig was ordained by Archbishop Theodore Rematt at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in 1994. Since that time has ministered in Chicago at both Sacred Heart and now at St. Anne's Mission.
May God grant Fr. Craig many more years of service to our Lord. A special Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:30 AM - Church of the Atonement (5749 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago) - All are welcome!
On May 31st, 2014, Fr. J. Craig will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood! Fr. Craig was ordained by Archbishop Theodore Rematt at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in 1994. Since that time has ministered in Chicago at both Sacred Heart and now at St. Anne's Mission.
May God grant Fr. Craig many more years of service to our Lord. A special Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:30 AM - Church of the Atonement (5749 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago) - All are welcome!
Summer Mass Time 6PM - April 6th 2014
Please note - we are moving to our summer Mass time of 6PM
(Limited parking passes available at the back of the Church - please see one of our Mission Staff)
Please note - we are moving to our summer Mass time of 6PM
(Limited parking passes available at the back of the Church - please see one of our Mission Staff)
Tonsure - Candlemas 2014
On the Feast of the Purification (Candlemas), February 2nd, Masters T. Gierke and J. Alaniz received the clerical tonsure from Bishop William Myers, with the Very Reverend Nioclas Canon Kelly, V.C. and Fr. J. Craig, P.C. assisting. Master Alaniz also received the habit for the Missionary Franciscans of Christ the King. We request your prayers for these young men as they enter the path of ordained ministry.
On the Feast of the Purification (Candlemas), February 2nd, Masters T. Gierke and J. Alaniz received the clerical tonsure from Bishop William Myers, with the Very Reverend Nioclas Canon Kelly, V.C. and Fr. J. Craig, P.C. assisting. Master Alaniz also received the habit for the Missionary Franciscans of Christ the King. We request your prayers for these young men as they enter the path of ordained ministry.
Meeting in London - New Year 2014
Canon N. Kelly had the privilege of meeting with Archbishops Lewins and Lloyd during his trip to the UK over the Christmas/New Year period. Abp. J. Lloyd and Fr. A. Scurr updated him as to the exciting developments of the church on the continent of Europe while our Metropolitan Abp. Lewins of the ORCC/GB imparted his apostolic blessing upon St. Anne’s mission and presented the parish with a first class relic of St. John Neumann. The meetings were extremely constructive in building closer ties and planning for the future of the church on both continents.
Canon N. Kelly had the privilege of meeting with Archbishops Lewins and Lloyd during his trip to the UK over the Christmas/New Year period. Abp. J. Lloyd and Fr. A. Scurr updated him as to the exciting developments of the church on the continent of Europe while our Metropolitan Abp. Lewins of the ORCC/GB imparted his apostolic blessing upon St. Anne’s mission and presented the parish with a first class relic of St. John Neumann. The meetings were extremely constructive in building closer ties and planning for the future of the church on both continents.
Congratulations - 11-03-2013
While visiting St. Anne Old Roman Catholic Church in Chicago, Bishop Myers received two men into the Old Roman Catholic Church. St. Anne continues to grow with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers and supporters.
Please keep our mission in your prayers as it continues to grow and do the work of God.
While visiting St. Anne Old Roman Catholic Church in Chicago, Bishop Myers received two men into the Old Roman Catholic Church. St. Anne continues to grow with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers and supporters.
Please keep our mission in your prayers as it continues to grow and do the work of God.
Dia de los Muertos - 11-01-2013
Canon Kelly and Bishop Myers were privileged to participate in the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Chicago, IL. This tradition common in Latin American countries commemorates those who have passed on and honors their memories.
The event was well attended, and several hundred people participated in the prayer service and the visiting of graves. A news article about the event is located here:
http://norridge.suntimes.com/news/dayodead-NOH-11022013:article
Canon Kelly and Bishop Myers were privileged to participate in the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Chicago, IL. This tradition common in Latin American countries commemorates those who have passed on and honors their memories.
The event was well attended, and several hundred people participated in the prayer service and the visiting of graves. A news article about the event is located here:
http://norridge.suntimes.com/news/dayodead-NOH-11022013:article
- regular weekly masses to begin
Please join us for our regular weekly Mass beginning October 27th at 4PM for the feast of Christ the King at Holy Trinity Church 1218 West Addison St., Chicago, Illinois 60613. Fr. J. Craig will celebrate a Solemn Sung Gregorian Mass in English Usus Antiquior. Masses will be in Latin first and third Sundays of the month and in English second and forth Sundays of the month.
- bishops meet in rome, italy
Our Bishop had the opportunity to meet with Archbishop Douglas Lewins and Bishop Howard Weston-Smart in Rome. This was Bishop Myers' first meeting with members of the House of Bishops since the Old Roman Catholic Church in America was united with the Old Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain.
The bishops had the opportunity to tour various historic churches and meet to discuss the past and future of the Old Roman Catholic Church.
The bishops had the opportunity to tour various historic churches and meet to discuss the past and future of the Old Roman Catholic Church.
- September 11th memorial service - irving park cemetery 2013
Our Rector, Canon N. Kelly led prayers to remember all those who perished or were affected by the tragic events of September 11th 2001. Canon Kelly is also Chaplain to Irving Park Cemetery, the final resting place for our late Archbishop Carmel Henry Carfora.
- Mass for the nativity of the bvm
This was our first Holy Mass at our new home at Holy Trinity Church, Lakeview, Chicago. Solemn sung Gregorian Mass with choir providing William Byrd's Mass for four voices and selected motets by Kevin Allen. Canon N. Kelly celebrated and preached the sermon.
Regular scheduled Masses will begin Sunday October 27th 2013.
Regular scheduled Masses will begin Sunday October 27th 2013.
