Holy Name Cathedral Parish celebrates 175 years

Program books for the liturgy. Cardinal Cupich is the main celebrant during Mass on Nov. 24, 2024 to mark the 175th anniversary of Holy Name Cathedral Parish. Clergy who served at the cathedral in the past – including the previous rector Msgr. Dan Mayall, joined the cardinal for Mass. At the end of Mass, Father Greg Sakowicz, current rector, presented Cardinal Cupich with flowers and a replica of the cathedral’s main cross in honor of the cardinal’s 10th anniversary of archbishop of Chicago. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich greets people as he processes into Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich prays with the congregation. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich delivers the homily. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest, who serve at the cathedral, pray during Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

John Silver and Claire Gregorie, members of the cathedral’s 175th anniversary planning committee, present the gifts to the Cardinal. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich elevates the cup. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Joined by clergy who serve or served at the cathedral, Cardinal Cupich leads the eucharistic prayer. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

A woman prays during Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Father Don Cambe, former associate pastor of Holy Name Cathedral and current pastor of St. John of the Cross in Western Springs, distributes Communion. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich waves to the congregation as they give him a standing ovation for his 10th anniversary. Father Andy Matijevic, associate pastor of the cathedral, holds the bouquet of flowers presented to the cardinal. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)