Experience a Roman Catholic Mass presided over by famous Jesuit priest and explorer Pere Jacques Marquette! Join Fr Tom Koys (as Pere Marquette) and the Canal Corridor Association at one of the most historic churches in the region: St James at Sag Bridge. This holy place is
Join St. James at Sag Cemetery for their second annual candlelit procession. Hear from saints and martyrs who "come to life." Full evening planned with games, food, ceili, and folk dancing! $2 hot dogs, saint costumes, bring a themed dessert or candy!
Author Patricia Camalliere and Sister Jeanne Marie of The Franciscan Convent in Lemont will be speaking about the life of Mother Theresa Dudzik. In 1881, Chicago welcomed a young woman, Josephine Dudzik, and her family who had emigrated from Poland. They settled in the vicinity of
Join the Canal Corridor Association and St. James at Sag Bridge Church in reading and discussing "Mystery at Sag Bridge" by Patricia Camalliere. The evening will begin with a tour of St. James at Sag Bridge Mission and Cemetery (10600 S. Archer, Lemont), followed by a discussion
A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques Marquette, S.J., (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys). A reception will follow in the parish hall, along with a talk on Fr. Marquette, led by Fr. Jim Heyd. The 1853 church is situated on a high bluff at