About Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension is a Catholic church located at 1119 NORTH LA SALLE, Chicago, IL, 60610. You can reach Church of the Ascension at +17736641271.
Church of the Ascension, Chicago
The Church of the Ascension is an Anglo-Catholic parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Founded in 1857 as a mission of St. James Church, it is now located on North La Salle Drive on Chicago's Near North Side. The church became a part of the Anglo-Catholic movement in 1869. The principal service on Sunday is the Solemn High Mass celebrated at 11 a.m., according to Rite II in the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer (1979). This Mass is celebrated at the High Altar, and includes three sacred ministers, many acolytes, incense, and music provided by a professional choir. The mass includes processions and ot...
Where is Church of the Ascension located?
Church of the Ascension is located at 1119 NORTH LA SALLE, Chicago, IL, 60610. The building sits at coordinates 41.90472, -87.63589, placing it in Chicago, IL 60610.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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The neighborhood around Church of the Ascension
The ZIP code 60610 area around Church of the Ascension is home to 42,904 residents with a median household income of $106,277 and a median age of 32.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Church of the Ascension
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches in the same diocese as Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 4 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint James Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Cathedral of Saint James Chicago, IL
- Church of the Ascension Chicago, IL
- Chicago Episcopal Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Church of the Ascension
Questions and answers about Church of the Ascension
- What denomination is Church of the Ascension?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Church of the Ascension located?
- Church of the Ascension is located at 1119 NORTH LA SALLE, Chicago, IL, 60610.
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