St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church

St. Mary of the Woods is a Catholic church in Edgebrook, Chicago, that combines modern design with traditional Catholic elements. The building features large windows and a simple interior used for worship and parish events.

The church was founded in 1952 when local Catholic women petitioned Cardinal Samuel Stritch about the long distance their children traveled to attend services at Queen of All Saints Basilica. The project emerged from a genuine community need for a closer place of worship.

The parish maintains strong ties to the neighborhood through regular events like fundraising runs and community service projects that bring residents together.

The church offers services on Saturday and Sunday at various times and welcomes visitors. Access to the grounds is flat and easily reached by most people.

The church was funded by neighborhood women who organized card parties, bake sales, and book fairs to raise money for the project. This grassroots campaign shows how determined the community was to build their own place of worship.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 42.00850,-87.77460

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00