December 29, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Colorful windows reflect on past
Oldest stained glass in city rededicated at Holy Family
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December 29, 2008
Chicago Sun Times
"Church just oozes Chicago history'
Parishoners united by its rich legacy
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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.”
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March 13, 2008
Chicago Sun-Times
Angels Soaring Again
Handcrafted in 1870, they were taken down, spruced up after 1 fell
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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.
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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.
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January 6, 2008
Chicago Tribune
Soul of the City
Like Chicago, Holy Family has Never Given Up
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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
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December 28, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times
Keeping faith for 150 years
Landmark church, among oldest in city, survived Great Fire, threat of demolition
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November 10, 2007
Near West Gazette
"Miracle on Roosevelt Road," Holy Family celebrates 150 years
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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.
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December 23, 2006
Associated Press - Illinois State Wire
Chicago church restores historic angels in time for holidays
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Dec. 21, 2006
Chicago Tribune
Angels herald a golden era for church
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February 2004
Historic Illinois
Chicago's "European Cathedral"
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