About Our Lady Mother of the Church
Our Lady Mother of the Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 8747 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, United States. As of April 2026, Our Lady Mother of the Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 31 Google reviews. The Our Lady Mother of the Church parish office answers at +1 773-775-6659.
Our Lady, Mother of the Church (OLMC) is a worship site of Queen of Peace Parish effective July 1, 2022, when the Archdiocese of Chicago merged it with Divine Savior Church in Norridge, IL (now closed) and St. Eugene Church in Chicago, IL (main worship site).
Weekly Mass Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 AM Weekend Mass Schedule: Sundays 10:00 AM Rectory Office is located at St. Eugene - 7958 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60656"
Mother church
Mother church or matrice is a term depicting the Christian Church as a mother in her functions of nourishing and protecting the believer. It may also refer to the primary church of a Christian denomination or diocese, i.e. a cathedral church, or the oldest church of a particular locality. For a particular individual, one's mother church is the church in which one received the sacrament of baptism. The term has specific meanings within different Christian traditions. Catholics refer to the Catholic Church as "Holy Mother Church".
When does Our Lady Mother of the Church hold services?
Our Lady Mother of the Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 7–8 am, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10–11 am, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7–8 am. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 7–8 am
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10–11 am
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7–8 am
Where is Our Lady Mother of the Church located?
Our Lady Mother of the Church is located at 8747 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.96608, -87.84551, placing it in Chicago, IL 60656.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Parking 279 ft
- Public parking 587 ft
- Parking 1047 ft
- Lawrence & East River · CTA 135 ft
- Lawrence & East River · CTA 243 ft
- Lawrence & Oakview · CTA 433 ft
- Lawrence & Knight · CTA 466 ft
- East River & Ainslie · CTA 778 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Our Lady Mother of the Church
The ZIP code 60656 area around Our Lady Mother of the Church is home to 29,180 residents with a median household income of $82,992 and a median age of 40.8 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 Our Lady Mother of the Church
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Our Lady Mother of the Church
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Questions and answers about Our Lady Mother of the Church
- What denomination is Our Lady Mother of the Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Our Lady Mother of the Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 7–8 am, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10–11 am, Monday Closed, Tuesday 7–8 am
- What is the phone number for Our Lady Mother of the Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 773-775-6659.
- Where is Our Lady Mother of the Church located?
- The parish is located at 8747 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, United States.
- How do visitors rate Our Lady Mother of the Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 31 Google reviews.
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