Sacred Places in the News

Historic West-Side Synagogue In Danger- For nearly half a century, Anshe Kanesses Israel was the center of Jewish life on Chicago's west side. After the second World War the synagogue became a Baptist church. In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. preached against school segregation from its steps. Today, the building is badly in need of renovation. Read more about the future of Anshe Kanesses at the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our Lady of the Angels Restored - After a devastating fire in 1958, the West Humboldt Park parish is finally back on its feet. Thanks to years of hard work, partnerships with local community organizations, and many volunteer hours - the church is once again a haven for local families. Read more about the neighborhood's effort to bring back Our Lady of the Angels at the Chicago Tribune.

Gonzalo Ponce paints one of the many columns inside
Our Lady of the Angels Church [Photo Source]