Holy Cross Church (Chicago)
Holy Cross Church (Chicago), referred to in Lithuanian as Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia, is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located on West 46th Street in Chicago, Illinois. Built by Lithuanian immigrants, it bears a striking resemblance to many of Chicago's so-called "Polish Cathedrals" by virtue of the common heritage Poles and Lithuanians shared during the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and reflected in their architectural tastes. Holy Cross merged with the nearby Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on 45th and Ashland to make one parish, Holy Cross - Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 2021, the parish was further united with two nearby churches.
| Holy Cross Church (Chicago) | |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church | |
Šventojo Kryžiaus Lietuvos Romos Katalikų Bažnyčia | |
A view of Holy Cross's front facade and entrance | |
| Location | 1740 West 46th Street Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Weekly attendance | ~3,000 weekly |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founder(s) | Lithuanian immigrants |
| Dedication | The Holy Cross |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Joseph Molitor |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Years built | 1904-1915 |
| Groundbreaking | 1904 |
| Completed | 1915 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 172.37 ft |
| Width | 131.12 ft |
| Floor area | ~12,700 square feet |
| Number of towers | 6 |
| Materials | Brick and Marble |
| Administration | |
| Province | Ecclesiastical Province of Chicago |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Chicago |
| Parish | Holy Cross - Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish |
| Clergy | |
| Priest(s) | Fr. Jose del Carmen Mendez |
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