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First Solemn High Mass of newly Ordained Priest
First Solemn High Mass celebrated by newly-ordained Canon Aaron Huberfeld on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15.
Feast of the Sacred Heart 2010
Society of the Sacred Heart Retreat
Blessed and Joyous Easter to all!
Church bells have returned to the Shrine
With grateful appreciation we thank Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore and Joyce Guccione for their generous donation of a digital church bell system for our historic landmark Shrine church. Listen to the bells.
March 6 2010, First Saturday Lenten Day of Recollection
Spiritual Conference: The Passion of Our King, Msgr R. Michael Schmitz
December 25 2009, Christmas At the Shrine
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November 1 2009, All Saints Day
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October 25 2009, Hidden Treasures Baroque Concert Series
Concert No. 2 of 3
Music of Vivaldi, Bach, Leclair and Stamitz for Violin, Harpsichord and Basso Continuo.
Presented by the Amadeus Consort
Special Appearance by Mr. Robert Hanford, Concert Master of the Lyric Opera.
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October 11 2009, Confirmations at the Shrine
The Liturgy always brings life and growth. An historic landmark church having barely escaped the wrecking ball, the Shrine of Christ the King was an empty church with a gutted interior less than two years ago. Since then, through a whole program of liturgical, musical, artistic, and family events, the Shrine church has been steadily developing into a center of Faith and culture for Chicago and beyond. One great sign of this remarkable growth was the Pontifical Mass celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Chicago, on Sunday, October 11, and the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for the first time to members of the ever-increasing Shrine community. The Renaissance choral music was provided by members of Chicago Chorale, who sang beautifully William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices, as well as several works of other masters of sacred polyphony. After the Pontifical High Mass, His Excellency, Bishop Perry greeted the many faithful at a festive reception gratefully held in his honor. After considerable planning and preparation, the early stages of the next phase of restoration work are soon to be underway. "Photos courtesy of http://www.ssmithphotos.com"
July 25 2009, Street Fest at the Shrine
Our Shrine is part of the neighborhood of Woodlawn. Desiring to increase local awareness of our Shrine as a center of beauty and culture and to foster relationships with our local community, our Shrine hosted “Streetfest at the Shrine,” a free event open to all. On Saturday, July 25, acclaimed tenor Trevor Mitchell, who had already performed a fundraising concert in honor of the Duke of Oldenburg in September of 2008, offered an afternoon concert of traditional American spirituals in honor of Mr. Willie B. Cochran, Alderman of Chicago’s 20th Ward. Afterwards the concert, there was free outdoor food and music for all.
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June 14 2009, Corpus Christi Procession Celebrated by Msgr Wach
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June 12 2009
Te Deum with Cardinal George
May 10 2009, May crowning
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May 9 2009, Campfire at the Lakefront
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May 2 2009, Chicago Chorale in concert
Chicago Chorale Performing Rachmaninov's Vespers.
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March 7 2009, Lenten Retreat
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Church Architecture presentation, February 28 2009
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Candlemas procession for the Feast of the Purification, February 2 2009
Solemn Pontifical Mass
Sunday, January 11th,
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Celebrant: His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxilary Bishop of Chicago
Choral Music Provided by The Chicago Chorale under the direction of Mr. Bruce Tammen
Missa O Magnum Mysterium of Tomas Luis de Victoria
O Magnum Mysterium Communion Motet
January 9-11 Gregorian Chant Workshop
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January 3rd First Saturday Morning of Recollection
Conference of Monsignor R. Michael Schmitz: "The Majesty of God"
Children's Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 28
Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Monday, Dec 8
Patroness of the Institute of Christ the King
7:00pm Solemn High Mass with Choral music directed by Mr. Paul Wierzbowski
Mass for Three Voices, William Byrd (1540-1623)
Offertory Motet: Ave Regina
Communion Motet: O Gloriosa Domina, William Byrd (1540-1623) Click here to listen
All Saints Day Children's Party
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SHRINE RESTORATION CONTINUES
May God bless you for your prayers and generous support!
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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABBE GEORG EMMEL
A very special thank you to all those many good people who helped in any way with the Sunday, November 2 reception in honor of Abbe Georg ‘s 10th anniversary of oblatehood.
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
Sunday, October 26 Feast of Christ the King 10:00 am High Mass & Eucharistic procession, Choral Music directed by Kevin Allen: Missa Te Deum, composed by Msgr. Lorenzo Perosi
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BENEFIT RECITAL FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE SHRINE
A descendant of Queen Victoria and Czar Alexander II and a Chicago-born tenor came together on Saturday, September 27th, to support the restoration of the Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Internationally acclaimed tenor Trevór Mitchell performed works of Sacred Baroque music and traditional Spirituals at the benefit recital, proceeds of which were for the restoration of the historic church building.
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Paul Duke of Oldenburg came from Germany to participate as the guest of honor of the event. A long-time friend and supporter of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, His Highness is active in both the political and social arenas, promoting the cause of family values in Germany. A convert to the Catholic Faith, he spoke in an inspiring way about his experience with the beauty of the Latin Mass. People came from far and wide to fill the church for this memorable event. Many thanks to the generosity of all our benefactors!
SHRINE RESTORATION PROJECT UPDATE
Our restoration project continues with the early stages of the church basement renovation. May God bless you for your prayers and generous support!
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SOLEMN CROWNING OF THE INFANT KING BY CARDINAL GEORGE
Solemn Crowning of the Divine Infant King by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George On Saturday, Decemer 29, His Eminence Francis Cardinal George came to the Shrine of Christ the King to solemnly crown the statue of the Divine Infant King. The crowning occured during a Solemn High Mass at which His Eminence assisted. The Mass was celebrated inside the church building, which is under restoration. View Video | View Images
THE SHRINE OF CHRIST THE KING FEATURED ON EWTN LIVE
On Wednesday, September 26, Msgr. R. Michael Schmitz and classical architect William Heyer were interviewed on EWTN Live about the restoration of the Institute's Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, in Chicago. DVDs of the program are available by ordering from our website, or by writing to us at 6415 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637. The cost is $21.00 including shipment. Visit the Store
PERPETUAL NOVENA TO ST. THERESE
Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm, there is Holy Mass, Benediction and Novena Devotions to St. Thérèse. This revives a tradition of our church, which was once the National Shrine of St. Thérèse.