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Catholic Churches in Berwyn, Illinois

St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls

Archdiocese of Chicago

Directions

Address

2244 East Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402

About St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls

Founded in 1928 in Berwyn, St. Odilo is the National Shrine of the Poor Souls and the only U.S. parish dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory, a devotion honored each Wednesday with a Poor Souls Mass. This Archdiocese of Chicago community worships in English, Spanish, and a Sunday Latin Tridentine liturgy under pastor Fr. Bart Juncer.


St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls is a Roman Catholic parish in Berwyn, Illinois, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 8:30 AM and 10 AM and 11:30 AM and 1 PM. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7 AM
Spanish
8:30 AM
10 AM(Tridentine Rite)
LatinLatin
11:30 AM
1 PM
Spanish

Wednesday

6:30 PM(Poor Souls Mass & Devotions)

Saturday

8 AM
4 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Youth Ministry

Youth Group

Schedule: Friday, 7 PM

Youth Group Every Friday 5:00 -7:00 p.m., School Basement, Jr. High & High School Students. -Confession Every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon -Visits to the sick: Please call the Rectory for sick or

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls?

St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls?

Yes, St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls located?

St. Odilo Parish-National Shrine of the Poor Souls is located at 2244 East Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.