Don Bosco is coming to Chicago!

Here is the Schedule for the visit to Chicago:

October 2
5:30 pm
Gathering at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for prayer and fellowship while preparing for arrival of Relic at O'Hare Airport. Upon arrival, a procession of cars will accompany the Relic to St. Ferdinand Parish.


7:00 pm
Reception of the Relic at St. Ferdinand Parish
Procession of Relic along McVicker Ave to St. John Bosco Parish


8:15 pm
Welcoming Ceremony at St. John Bosco Parish:


Prayer Service presided by Bishop Garcia


Music led by Polish Highlanders


9:00 pm
Relic is placed inside the Church, where the faithful are welcome to Venerate the Relic


9:30 pm
All-Night Vigil Begins


October 3
7:00 am
Parish Mass in Spanish


8:30 am
Prayers, led by those in Consecrated life and seminarians


9:00 am
Rosary for Vocations


9:30 am
Parish Mass in English


11:00 am
Parish Mass in Spanish


1:00 pm
Outdoor Mass


2:30 pm
Youth Rally
schedule coming soon!


3:30 pm
Break-Out Sessions


5:00 pm
Youth Rally continues


6:00 pm
Outdoor Prayer, "Good Night", and Blessing


7:00 pm
Parish Mass in Spanish


8:30 pm
All Night Vigil Begins


October 4
8:00 am
Parish Mass in English


9:00 am
Closing Prayer Service


10:00 am
Relics Depart for Canada