• JULY 31 - Mark Your Calendar - Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, S.J.
    JULY 31 - Mark Your Calendar - Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, S.J.
    April 2, 2024
    We invite you to complete a journey with us! Save the date for Mass on Wed., July 31, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception at Saint Ignatius College Prep's Tully Hall. Contact us at 312-492-8442 ext. 3 for more information. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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  • Gazette Chicago Says Goodbye
    Gazette Chicago Says Goodbye
    April 1, 2024
    On behalf of all of us at Church of the Holy Family, we thank Gazette Chicago and Mark Valentino for covering our stories decade after decade and for being such an integral part of the Chicago community. Our blessings of gratitude for sharing our news and for being a part of our history. Click here to read more.
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  • In Memoriam: Fr. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J. ’67
    In Memoriam: Fr. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J. ’67
    March 30, 2024
    It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of , Fr. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J. ’67, Saint Ignatius College Prep Faculty Member (1973-1975) and Principal (1984-1989), Provincial of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus (1991-1997), and uncle of Lindsay E. Willert '99, Kate Gilliat '02, Bradley S. Gilliat '04, Keith S. Willert '04, Craig P. Willert '06. Please keep the Schaeffer family and their loved ones in your prayers. Click here for more and LiveStreamed link of Mass.
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  • Saint Jean de Brebeuf Relic Tour '24
    Saint Jean de Brebeuf Relic Tour '24
    March 1, 2024
    Discover the skull relic, mission, martyrdom, and sanctity of Jesuit priest, Jean de Brebeuf on Fri., March 1 at Church of the Holy Family. Mass: 6PM Presentation: 7PM Veneration: 8PM-9PM Social Event: 8PM at Saint Ignatius College Prep. Click here for more information and to register for social.
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  • Stay Connected with News and More
    Stay Connected with News and More
    February 13, 2024
    Our latest newsletter is available online today! We hope you enjoy staying in touch with Church of the Holy Family and learning more about the amazing things happening in our beautiful church. Click here to read the full publication.
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  • Gazette Chicago Features Fr. George Lane, S.J. Memorial Mass
    Gazette Chicago Features Fr. George Lane, S.J. Memorial Mass
    January 24, 2024
    We are grateful to Dick Barry and the Gazette for sharing the celebration of Fr. Lane's life with readers. Click here for the January online edition. The Gazette Chicago, which circulates in the near west, central and south Loop, has been most generous in its coverage over the years of the Holy Family and Saint Ignatius College Prep story. The publication’s publisher is Mark Valentino, a Saint Ignatius alumnus.
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  • Recovering the Stories of “Ours” Since 1823: The Missouri Province Legacy
    Recovering the Stories of “Ours” Since 1823: The Missouri Province Legacy
    January 8, 2024
    We are excited to share historian Ellen Skerrett's newest publication in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Jesuits’ arrival in St. Louis in 1823. CLICK HERE to read the full story!
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  • 'O Holy Night!'
    'O Holy Night!'
    December 26, 2023
    Listen to traditional Irish Tenor, Paddy Homan, as he sings 'O Holy Night' performed by the City Lights Orchestra conducted by Rich Daniels in Church of the Holy Family for the Cardinal's Christmas Concert.
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  • Aniceta Giedraitis October 05, 1925 - December 06, 2023
    Aniceta Giedraitis October 05, 1925 - December 06, 2023
    December 15, 2023
    We are sad to share the news of the death of Aniceta Giedraitis, grandmother of former vice president of Mission and Integration and current board member of Saint Ignatius College Prep, Fr. Lukas M. Laniauskas, S.J. Please keep her and Fr. Laniauskas’ family in your prayers. Click here to read the full obituary.
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  • Chicago Tribune Remembers Fr. George A. Lane, S.J.
    Chicago Tribune Remembers Fr. George A. Lane, S.J.
    December 14, 2023
    Please click here to read the full article.
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  • Joseph P. O'Mara - May 5, 1965 - December 9, 2023
    Joseph P. O'Mara - May 5, 1965 - December 9, 2023
    December 12, 2023
    It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of Joseph P. O'Mara '83, father of Caleigh T. O'Mara '11, brother of Dr. Kevin J. O'Mara '76, Michael J. O'Mara '82, Neil O'Mara '87 and Peter O'Mara '88 and son of former Saint Ignatius College Prep teacher, the late Patrick J. O'Mara '50. A funeral Mass will be held on Fri., Dec. 15 at 11AM at Church of the Holy Family. Please click here for more details.
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  • Fr. George A. Lane, S.J. - July 29, 1934 - November 12, 2023
    Fr. George A. Lane, S.J. - July 29, 1934 - November 12, 2023
    December 9, 2023
    Please join us for a memorial Mass in celebration of the life of Fr. George A. Lane, S.J. on Sunday, December 17 at 1:30PM, Fr. Lukas M. Laniauskas, S.J., celebrant. A reception will be held immediately following in Tully Hall at Saint Ignatius College Prep. For more info, call 312-492-8442 ext. 3. Click here to read Fr. Lane's tribute written by Ellen Skerrett.
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  • Memorial Mass for Michael H. Postilion - 1933 - 2023
    Memorial Mass for Michael H. Postilion - 1933 - 2023
    November 5, 2023
    Memorial Mass Friday, November 10, 2023 - 11:00AM for Michael H. Postilion, Class of 1951 from Saint Ignatius College Prep.
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  • Jerrilyn Elaine Young - Celebration of Life - Oct. 28
    Jerrilyn Elaine Young - Celebration of Life - Oct. 28
    October 12, 2023
    Join us in remembering long-time friend and supporter of Church of the Holy Family, Jerrilyn Elaine Young, on Sat., Oct. 28 at 9am. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
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  • Aug. 19 Service for Raymond P. Kizelevicus May 5, 1947 - July 5, 2023
    Aug. 19 Service for Raymond P. Kizelevicus May 5, 1947 - July 5, 2023
    August 19, 2023
    It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Raymond P. Kizelevicus, former Saint Ignatius English teacher, 1970 – 2013, yearbook moderator for over twenty years, and father of Laura Kizelevicus O'Brien '94 and Cheryl Kizelevicus Brown '97. Click here for service and additional information.
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  • MASS OF MISSION AND THANKSGIVING - Friday, May 26, 2023
    MASS OF MISSION AND THANKSGIVING - Friday, May 26, 2023
    May 5, 2023
    We hope you will join us at 9:30AM for the Mass of Mission and Thanksgiving. As is the tradition for students, faculty and staff at Saint Ignatius College Prep, we invite you along with our Saint Ignatius Jubilarean alumni to attend this special celebration. Let us pray together for the start of a healthy, blessed and joyous summer.
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  • EVE OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT - MARCH 16
    EVE OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT - MARCH 16
    March 13, 2023
    Thurs., March 16 - 7PM - 8:15PM Celebrate with classical and Celtic music performed by the Saint Ignatius Choir and Orchestra. Admission is free! Click here for more information.
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  • Thomas M. McLaughlin '65 - July 29, 1947  -  January 23, 2023
    Thomas M. McLaughlin '65 - July 29, 1947 - January 23, 2023
    January 30, 2023
    Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10am
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  • Raymond F. Simon '51 - November 7, 1932 - January 6, 2023
    Raymond F. Simon '51 - November 7, 1932 - January 6, 2023
    January 6, 2023
    Services Have Been Held
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  • Beloved Sr. Otilie, BVM dies in Iowa
    Beloved Sr. Otilie, BVM dies in Iowa
    June 2, 2022
    Sister Otilie Sana, BVM, 86, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa. She was an elementary teacher at Holy Family in Mason City, Iowa; St. Paul in Burlington, Iowa; St. Vincent, Annunciation, Holy Name, Our Lady of Angels, St. Genevieve, and St. Josaphat in Chicago; and St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hempstead, N.Y. She also ministered as co-director and tutor at the Westside Employment Education Center (WEEC) and volunteered at the Holy Family food pantry, both in Chicago. Please click the title link or picture for more information.
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