Benvenuti nel santuario della Madonna di Pompei, a Chicago
Welcome to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Chicago
The oldest continuing Italian American church in Chicago, located on the west side in the heart of historic “Little Italy.”
As a Shrine we offer healing and hope, we ask for mercy and grace, and we preach the love of Jesus Christ to all like family, proudly celebrating our heritage and tradition. Here the restless seeking of the soul finds a safe place to explore its sacred journey.
Worship With Us
Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses
8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses
6:00 PM Wednesdays
7:30 AM Saturdays
Holy Days of Obligation
12:00 (6:00 PM if Holy Day is a Wednesday)
Parking
For Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday Masses, parking without a residential permit is permitted on Lytle, from Lexington to Flournoy ( both sides of the street); Flournoy (from Loomis to Lytle – both sides of the street); and Lexington, (from Ada to Lytle – south side of street only); during Mass times.
Please check all parking signs as tickets will be issued in tow zones and fire hydrant areas. The Shrine is not responsible for payment of tickets.
Live Stream Mass
We are streaming the Sunday 11:00 AM Mass.
Happening at the Shrine
CELEBRATE THE REOPENING OF
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII
Sunday, September 13
A Celebration of Italian Heritage, Cuisine and Music
3:00 p.m.
An Italian Sunday Supper
Cuisine by Rosebud Taylor street
4:30 p.m.
An Outdoor Opera Experience
Performance by the Lyris Opera Stage Artists
Tickets, $120 per person
POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
MARY, MOTHER OF THE LORD
St. Bartolo Longo Appeal
three saints from assisi
WELCOME
ARCHBISHOP Domenico SORRENTINO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
We will encounter the witness of three beloved saints: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi and
St. Carlo Acutis.
6:00 P.M. Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Veneration of Relics.
Reception with light refreshments following mass in the church hall.
Light a Virtual Candle
We invite you to ‘Light a Virtual Candle’ for your prayer intentions. We ask you to submit your intention(s) via the link below, and we will update the Virtual Candle Intentions page in a short period of time.
shining brightly campaign
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Volunteer at the Shrine
Food Drive
We’ve been given word that the food pantry at Our Lady of the Holy Family has been suspended for a few months due to outside renovation of the church. During this time, we will be collecting items on the second Sunday of each month, which will be sent to the Community of Sant’Edigio for distribution to the homeless throughout Chicago.
Our next collection dates are July 12 and August 9.
Please note the requested items differ from those on our regular list.
Requested items include:
Peanut butter or cheese crackers
Trail mix
Jerky or meat sticks
Granola or protein bars
Crackers/pretzels/chips and Lunch to Go Kits
Cookies
Fruit snacks
Candy (people sometimes use to regulate diabetes)
shrine renovation
Renovation Update
Please click on this link to see Shrine Renovation, 2025-2026 photos.
Please click on the You Tube link below to see the April, 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday installation of Relic of True Cross in center of Shrine with Fr. Fragomeni and Fr. Hurley.
(Video compliment of Sam Rizzo, please click on play arrow and enter full screen. Thank You)
Thank You for your ongoing support to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Back by Popular Demand -- The Shrine Cookbook Volume 1! Volume 2 is also available.
An Update on Electronic Giving (2024)
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii is implementing a new electronic donation system called Push Pay.
If you wish to make a One Time or Recurring Gift to our Sunday Offering, Christmas Offering, Easter Offering, General Donation, Shining Brightly Campaign, Memorial Gift, Appeal, Flower, or Pilgrimage Ministry you may do so via the ‘Give to SOLP’ button / link at the top of this page.
You will be directed to our Giving page on Push Pay. There you may indicate the amount of your offering, the frequency of your offering, and if you wish to include credit card processing fees of 2.25.
If you wish to Remember a Loved One with our Perpetual Light Society, Paver Stone, Mass Intention, Candle Intention, Mass Book, or Mass Card, you may do so via the ‘Remembrances’ button / link at the top of this page.
You will be directed to a ‘Remembrances’ page on our web site where you may find further information on the Remembrance which we offer.
Please note if you currently have a recurring Sunday Offering, Shining Brightly Campaign, or other recurring offering, please know that over the next month our business office will be contacting you and moving your recurring donation to the new Giving system.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us via the ‘Contact Us’ button, also at the top of this page.
Thank You for your ongoing support to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Get to know us
Shrine Icons
“Images shape our imagination and impact the way we live. Images encourage us and sustain us.” Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, PhD., Rector
Saint Bartolo Longo Shrine
Please click here to read more about our Saint Bartolo Longo Shrine. A gift from the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre.
From Joe Mantegna
In 2007 Joe Mantegna returned to The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii to share his talents by recording a video which introduced the Shrine to a broader community.
Our Pilgrimage Ministry
Please click here to find more information on our Pilgrimage Minisiry Program. You will find information on our Ministry in general, upcoming programs and content from previously held programs.
Bulletins
Please click here to read our most recent bulletins.
Messages From Father Fragomeni
Explore Fr. Richard Fragomeni’s messages & blog posts.
Mercoledi Moments
Watch and explore the full library of Fr. Fragomeni’s Mercoledi Moment videos.
Prayer Labyrinth
Read more about Prayer Labyrinths.