Saint Sylvester Parish

2157 North Humboldt Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60647

WELCOME TO SAINT SYLVESTER

Registration for Religious Education classes will soon begin...

For more information about the program click here

Registration dates and times are as follows:

September 7, 2008-After all Masses

September 14-After all Masses

September 21-After 11:00 am and 12:30 pm Masses ONLY

Classes for grades 1-8 begin on Saturday, September 27

Classes for grades 9-12 begin on Sunday, September 28

**Please Note** For anyone registering on or after September 27 there

will be a $10 late fee

**LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 4, 2008**

Our Mission

St. Sylvester Parish is a dynamic Catholic community of faith:

growing in relationship with Jesus and with one another through liturgical celebrations, shared prayer, and community gatherings and activities;

recognizing and enabling the gifts of the individuals in our community and providing opportunity for them to be placed at the service of all;

welcoming all and recognizing the richness and diversity in culture and experience.

We are committed to:

strengthening the unity among us, especially in and among our families;

deepening our relationship with God;

growing in our understanding of our Catholic faith;

through evangelization and social action, sharing the good news of the gospel. Sharing our unique gifts and insights, and sharing our call to serve the church of Chicago, our parish, and the local communities.

About St. Sylvester

St. Sylvester Church at Humboldt Boulevard and Palmer Square was founded in 1884 to serve English-speaking Catholics who lived in the territory north of Humboldt Park.

In March 1884, Father John J. Delaney was appointed Pastor of the newly designated parish. On June 1, 1884, the first Mass was celebrated on the second floor of the town hall and engine house, and then known as the Township of Jefferson Fire House. From this time until November 25, 1884, the engine house at Stave and Prindiville Streets was the focal point for Sunday Mass of the Catholics in this area. During Father Delaney's time property was acquired at the corner of California and Shakespeare Avenues and here the first church and rectory were built. The name St. Sylvester was selected by Father Delaney in honor of his father, Sylvester Delaney.

In 1906 the cornerstone of the present church was laid. A Gothic structure, its clean lines and lack of inside pillars made it an appreciated place of worship with an unobstructed view from every part of the church. The church was officially dedicated on November 3, 1907.

Contact Information

The phone numbers listed below are that of the Rectory, the Religious Education Office, and the Catholic School.

Rectory; 2157 N. Humboldt Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647; Office: 773-235-3646; Fax: 773-489-0974; stsylvester@archchicago.org
: School
Discover the advantages of Saint Sylvester School Click Here: Official St. Sylvester School website: www.stsylvester.org; 3027 W. Palmer, Chicago, IL 60647
Office: 773-772-5222: Fax: 773-772-0352
stsylvesterschool@gmail.com


Religious Education Office: 3027 W. Palmer LL, Chicago, IL 60647; Office: 773-772-9082
stsyl_reled@hotmail.com

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