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General & Building Information...              Click here for help

Church Classification: 

Traditional

(Why Classifications?)

Church Size: 

Very Large

When Built: 

Before 1900

Any Major Renovations Since 1960? No

Tridentine Masses:

  Daily? Yes

  Weekly? Yes

Note: The term "Tridentine Mass" refers to the old Mass said in Latin (not the new Mass said in Latin). More info

Architectural Style (if known): 

Cathedral Ceiling?

Yes

Bell Tower?

Yes

Dominant Proportions: 

Vertical

Any Moveable / Sliding Walls? No

Address:

825 N. Carpenter St.

Chicago, Illinois

USA

County: Cook

Diocese: 

Chicago

Church Phone: (312) 243-7373

Church Fax: 

Pastor's Name: 

Rev. C. Frank Phillips, C.R.

No. of Priests who Regularly Assist Here: More Than 3

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General Atmosphere / Practices...            Click here for help

Is Silence Encouraged Inside the Church? Yes

Amount of Women who Generally Wear Head Coverings: Many

Emphasis: 

Vertical

Atmosphere Inside the Church: 

Formal

One or More of the Following? No

   * Altar girls (female servers)

   * Communion in the hand is common

   * Sign of Peace during Mass (e.g. handshake)

   * Hand-holding during 'Our Father' is common

   * Standing during Consecration

   * Standing after Communion is common

   * Frequent use of Extraordinary Ministers (so-called "Eucharistic Ministers")

Note: All items above are a break with long-standing traditions and some have been condemned by various popes/saints. Try the Latin Mass & Catholic Tradition section for additional information.

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Altar / Tabernacle / Seating / Confessionals...          Help

Raised Altar?

Yes

Altar Resembles Traditional Altar or Table? Traditional Altar

Altar Rail? 

Yes

Side Altar(s)? 

Yes

Location of Tabernacle: 

Front Of Church

Tabernacle Located Prominently Inside Church? Yes

Tabernacle Clearly Visible From Back of Church?

Yes

Tabernacle on Altar? Yes

Note: "On altar" may mean directly on the altar or directly behind the main altar.

Tabernacle Type:

Fancy / Ornate

Seating Arrangement: 

Traditional

Type of Seating:

Pews (with kneelers)

Kneelers Inside Church: 

Kneelers Throughout

Traditional Confessionals: 

More Than 3

'Reconciliation Rooms': 

0

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Decoration, Appointments, Etc...                   Click here for help

Prominent Image Behind Altar: Other

Stained Glass Windows Contain Mostly: Holy Images

Stations of the Cross?

Yes

Holy Water Font Style: 

Traditional Font(s)

Amount of Votive Candles Inside the Church: Many

Type of Votive Candles: 

Real Candles

Pipe Organ Inside the Church? Yes

Choir Location: 

Back Of Church

No. of Holy Images Inside Church (approx.): More Than 10

Note: Excludes stained glass windows & Stations of the Cross.

No. of Holy Images in the Sanctuary: More Than 10

Reminder: The Sanctuary contains the altar, the pulpit, etc.

Large Mary Statue Inside Church? Yes

Small or Medium Sized Mary Statue Inside Church? Yes

No. of Saint Statues Inside Church (approx.): More Than 10

Note: Excludes statues of Our Lady.

Statues Inside Church Best Described As: 

Traditional / True-To-Life

Interior Decoration: 

Ornate

Most Artwork Is: 

Realistic / True-To-Life

Traditional Artwork: 

All

Modern Artwork: 

None

External Appearance: 

Fancy / Elegant

Outside Beauty: 

Very Beautiful

Internal Appearance: 

Fancy / Elegant

Inside Beauty: 

Extremely Beautiful

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Special Characteristics (if applicable)...   Click here for help

There are 2,000+ relics here. There is at least one 'Tridentine' Mass each day (2 on Sunday). They also offer free Latin classes.  

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General & Building Information...              Click here for help

Church Classification: 

Conservative / Moderate

(Why Classifications?)

Church Size: 

Small

When Built: 

Before 1960

Any Major Renovations Since 1960? No

Tridentine Masses:

  Daily? No

  Weekly? Yes

Note: The term "Tridentine Mass" refers to the old Mass said in Latin (not the new Mass said in Latin). More info

Architectural Style (if known): Mission Style

Cathedral Ceiling?

Yes

Bell Tower?

Yes

Dominant Proportions: 

Vertical

Any Moveable / Sliding Walls? No

Address:

250 N. Turner Ave.

Guasti, California

USA

County: San Bernardino

Diocese: 

San Bernardino

Church Phone: (909) 390-0011

Church Fax: 

Pastor's Name: 

Fr. Louis Marx

No. of Priests who Regularly Assist Here: More Than 3

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General Atmosphere / Practices...            Click here for help

Is Silence Encouraged Inside the Church? Yes

Amount of Women who Generally Wear Head Coverings: Many

Emphasis: 

Vertical

Atmosphere Inside the Church: 

Formal

One or More of the Following? No

   * Altar girls (female servers)

   * Communion in the hand is common

   * Sign of Peace during Mass (e.g. handshake)

   * Hand-holding during 'Our Father' is common

   * Standing during Consecration

   * Standing after Communion is common

   * Frequent use of Extraordinary Ministers (so-called "Eucharistic Ministers")

Note: All items above are a break with long-standing traditions and some have been condemned by various popes/saints. Try the Latin Mass & Catholic Tradition section for additional information.

Note: For assistance with the above items, click here. Reminder: Inclusion of information/church/Submitter, etc. herein does not imply our endorsement. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Also see "Important Notice" below.

Altar / Tabernacle / Seating / Confessionals...          Help

Raised Altar?

Yes

Altar Resembles Traditional Altar or Table? Traditional Altar

Altar Rail? 

Yes

Side Altar(s)? 

No

Location of Tabernacle: 

Front Of Church

Tabernacle Located Prominently Inside Church? Yes

Tabernacle Clearly Visible From Back of Church?

Yes

Tabernacle on Altar? Yes

Note: "On altar" may mean directly on the altar or directly behind the main altar.

Tabernacle Type:

Fancy / Ornate

Seating Arrangement: 

Traditional

Type of Seating:

Pews (with kneelers)

Kneelers Inside Church: 

Kneelers Throughout

Traditional Confessionals: 

More Than 3

'Reconciliation Rooms': 

0

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Decoration, Appointments, Etc...                   Click here for help

Prominent Image Behind Altar: Medium/Small Crucifix

Stained Glass Windows Contain Mostly: N/A

Stations of the Cross?

Yes

Holy Water Font Style: 

Traditional Font(s)

Amount of Votive Candles Inside the Church: Many

Type of Votive Candles: 

Real Candles

Pipe Organ Inside the Church? No

Choir Location: 

Back Of Church

No. of Holy Images Inside Church (approx.): 7

Note: Excludes stained glass windows & Stations of the Cross.

No. of Holy Images in the Sanctuary: 4

Reminder: The Sanctuary contains the altar, the pulpit, etc.

Large Mary Statue Inside Church? Yes

Small or Medium Sized Mary Statue Inside Church? No

No. of Saint Statues Inside Church (approx.): 2

Note: Excludes statues of Our Lady.

Statues Inside Church Best Described As: 

Traditional / True-To-Life

Interior Decoration: 

Ornate

Most Artwork Is: 

Realistic / True-To-Life

Traditional Artwork: 

All

Modern Artwork: 

None

External Appearance: 

N/A

Outside Beauty: 

Beautiful

Internal Appearance: 

Fancy / Elegant

Inside Beauty: 

Very Beautiful

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Special Characteristics (if applicable)...   Click here for help

Papal blessing, cap  

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