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    St Leonard's Rectory

    4.0 (1 review)

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    14 years ago

    Pretty, comfortable church. Residential area surrounding it is peaceful and serene.

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    St. Odilo Church - Our Lady of Guadalupe

    St. Odilo Church

    3.8(4 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Wonderful, reverent church. Many masses every weekend in English, Spanish, and Latin. The priests…read moreare warm, holy, and true shepherds.

    Also known as the National Shrine of the Poor Souls, Saint Odilo Church is on East Avenue, south of…read moreCermak Road. For those attending Mass here, the main parking option is the street. However, there is a parking lot on the south side of the church. As a regular at this church on Sundays, I've never had a hard time finding a place to park. In fact, often I am able to park very close to an entrance. What attracted me to Saint Odilo was the 9:30 A.M. Sunday Latin Mass. Of all the suburban churches offering the Latin Mass, I most enjoy attending here. They have it all -- bold, fervent preaching, reverence, and a talented choir, all at a reasonable hour-- not too early, not too late. When I walked into Saint Odilo for the first time, I must admit, it wasn't love at first sight. What first caught my eye was the brown, orange, and yellow stripes and what resembled gray duct tape on the sanctuary's back wall. I also noted lots of 70's wood paneling around the church, and tiny stained glass windows not depicting any religious scenes. The tabernacle, while in a place of due honor, reminded me of a steel bank vault. None of that matters though. My love for this church deepened each week and, when you love a place, you don't mind its oddities. The church does have genuine beauty and charm. They have a large painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the church, lots of votive candles, and statues throughout. The green sanctuary floor matches well with the marble Communion rail. In addition, the confessionals are built into the walls on both sides. They are visible but don't stand out awkwardly. Saint Odilo is a rare gem. I always look forward to attending the Latin Mass here. If you are a Catholic searching for a reverent Mass, fearless preaching, and a choir that truly sounds professional, look no further.

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