Originally published in 1954, this book is a fascinating account of the history of one of Chicago's most prominent Catholic parishes. The book is richly illustrated and includes personal stories from members of the parish, providing a vivid portrait of the people and events that shaped this community. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chicago or the Catholic Church in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.