Baptism
For infants and adults. Parents and godparents attend a short preparation session before the baptism.
Make a requestMass and sacraments
Igbo Mass is celebrated on the last two Sundays of every month. Every sacrament of the Church is available to our members.
Mass schedule
- 2:30 PM Igbo Mass (Igbo)Second to last Sunday of the monthOur Lady of Africa Parish, 607 E. Oakwood Blvd.
- 2:30 PM Igbo Mass (Igbo)Last Sunday of the monthOur Lady of Africa Parish, 607 E. Oakwood Blvd.
Igbo Mass is celebrated on the last two Sundays of every month. Confessions are available on request; please speak to the chaplain.
Next dates
- 25OctSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
- 22NovSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
- 29NovSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
- 20DecSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
- 27DecSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
- 24JanSundayIgbo Mass, 2:30 PM
Where we worship
Our Lady of Africa Parish607 E. Oakwood Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60653
Parish office: (773) 624-5375
The sacraments
First Holy Communion
Children prepare through our catechism classes, taught in Igbo and English.
Make a requestConfirmation
Preparation for teenagers and adults, in coordination with the parish and the Archdiocese.
Make a requestMarriage
Please contact us at least six months before your planned wedding date to begin preparation.
Make a requestAnointing of the sick
For anyone seriously ill, elderly or preparing for surgery. Call us any time for a hospital or home visit.
Make a requestFunerals
We walk with grieving families, from the wake keeping to the funeral Mass and burial.
Make a requestHouse and car blessings
Invite the chaplain to bless your new home, car or business.
Make a requestMass intentions
Have a Mass offered for a loved one, living or departed.
Book an intentionRequest a sacrament
Tell us what you need and how to reach you. The chaplain or a member of the executive will contact you within a few days.