News articles are in Adobe Acrobat format. The free version of Acrobat Reader may be downloaded here.

December 29, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Colorful windows reflect on past
Oldest stained glass in city rededicated at Holy Family

View as Web page | View as PDF document

December 29, 2008
Chicago Sun Times
"Church just oozes Chicago history'
Parishoners united by its rich legacy

View as Web page | View as PDF document

April 17, 2008
Chicago Tribune's "The Seeker" blog
Did pope approve of American mass?
Fr. Boland says mass was "one of the most beautiful I’ve ever been at.”

View as Web page | View as PDF document

March 13, 2008
Chicago Sun-Times
Angels Soaring Again
Handcrafted in 1870, they were taken down, spruced up after 1 fell

View as Web page | View as a PDF document

March 12, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Historic Chicago church statues restored
138-year-old golden gilded statues are hoisted back into place at Holy Family church in chicago. Restoration of the 1857 church will be complete by Easter.

View the video online

March 12, 2008
ABC7 Chicago - WLS-TV
Angels rise again at Holy Family Parish
More than 150 years ago Holy Family Parish opened on the West Side. A few years later, a massive organ with golden angels debuted. But those angels fell into disrepair- until now.

View the video online

January 6, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Soul of the City
Like Chicago, Holy Family has Never Given Up

View as Web page | View as a PDF document

December 28, 2007
Chicago Tribune
Holy Family to turn 150
Church survived 1871 Chicago Fire, disrepair and a 2003 blaze-and Mrs. O'Leary's relatives help celebrate its storied history and growing importance to city
View as Web page (with video) | Photo gallery | View as a PDF document

December 28, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times
Keeping faith for 150 years
Landmark church, among oldest in city, survived Great Fire, threat of demolition
View as a PDF document

November 10, 2007
Near West Gazette
"Miracle on Roosevelt Road," Holy Family celebrates 150 years
View as Web page | View as a PDF document

December 24, 2006
Los Angeles Times
Flock of angels heralds recovery for one church
The newly renovated statues are the latest sign of preservation at a once-doomed building.
View as a PDF document

December 23, 2006
Associated Press - Illinois State Wire
Chicago church restores historic angels in time for holidays
View as a PDF document

Dec. 21, 2006
Chicago Tribune
Angels herald a golden era for church
View as a PDF document

February 2004
Historic Illinois
Chicago's "European Cathedral"
View as a PDF document