Basilica of Our Lady of the Dolores (Chicago)
The largest church in Chicago
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Dolores in Chicago, Illinois, is the largest church in the city and one of the largest in the United States. It was declared a minor basilica on May 4, 1956. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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History
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Dolores was built between 1912 and 1928 in neoclassical style, inspired by the Basilica of St. Mary the Major of Rome. With capacity for more than 4,000 people, it is the largest Catholic church in Chicago. It was declared a minor basilica in 1956. Its great dome and its Corinthian columns make it an architectural reference point in the Pilsen district.
Location
This church is located in Chicago, IllinoisAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
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