Catholic Churches in Chicago, Illinois

Our Lady of Africa

Archdiocese of Chicago

Directions

Address

607 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653

About Our Lady of Africa

Our Lady of Africa serves Chicago's African and Francophone Catholic community from its home on East Oakwood Boulevard in the Bronzeville neighborhood, within the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish celebrates two Sunday morning Masses in English alongside a 4:30 PM Sunday Mass in French, and offers daily weekday Mass — a schedule that reflects the vibrant multilingual character of this distinctive urban congregation.

Our Lady of Africa is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11:30 AM
4:30 PM(1st Sunday of the month)
French

Tuesday

10:30 AM

Wednesday

10:30 AM

Thursday

10:30 AM

Friday

10:30 AM

Saturday

4 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Saturday

3 PM - 3:45 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Our Lady of Africa? ▼

Our Lady of Africa Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday.

When is confession at Our Lady of Africa? ▼

Our Lady of Africa confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Africa? ▼

Yes, Our Lady of Africa celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Our Lady of Africa have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Our Lady of Africa offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 10:30 AM.

Where is Our Lady of Africa located? ▼

Our Lady of Africa is located at 607 East Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60653. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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