Basilica of Saint Hyacinth (Chicago)
The Polish faith on the west side of Chicago
The Basilica of San Jacinto in Chicago, Illinois, belongs to the Archdiocese of Chicago. It was declared a minor basilica on 21 June 2003.
Main data
Name: Basilica of San Jacinto
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Basilica declaration: 21 June 2003
Advocation: San Jacinto (San Hiacinto)
History
The Basilica of San Jacinto was built by the Polish community of Chicago in the early 20th century. Declared a minor basilica in 2003, it is one of several basilicas in Chicago that testify to the strong presence of Polish immigrants in the city.
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
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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