What is the Holy Roman Catholic Church?

The only Church founded by Jesus Christ Himself.

What is the Catholic Mass?

The unbloody re-presentation of Christ's sacrifice on Calvary, where bread and wine become His Body and Blood.

Did Vatican II abolish the Latin Mass?

No. Vatican II's Sacrosanctum Concilium §36 states: 'Particular law remaining in force, the use of the Latin language is to be preserved in the Latin rites.' Section 54 further instructs that 'the faithful may also be able to say or to sing together in Latin those parts of the Ordinary of the Mass which pertain to them.'

Who leads the Catholic Church?

The Pope, successor of St. Peter, Vicar of Christ on Earth, with authority given by Jesus Christ Himself.

What are the Seven Sacraments?

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.

What is required for salvation?

Faith in Jesus Christ, adherence to His Church's teachings, reception of the Sacraments, and a life of grace.

St. Mary of the Woods

Chicago, IL

Contact Information

Diocese: Chicago
Address: 7033 N. Moselle Ave., Chicago IL 60646-1211
Phone: (773) 763-0206
Website: https://www.smow.org
Type: Parish

Additional Information

Type: PA | archchicago.org ID: 72950