We would like to inform dear parishioners and friends of the Basilica of Saint Hyacinth, that in connection with threat of the coronavirus epidemic, starting with the evening Mass on March 14 all masses celebrated publicly in all the churches of our Archdiocese shall be suspended until further notice.
This decision applies to all services and meetings of parish groups (Gorzkie Żale, Charismatic group, Bible Group). The intentions of the Mass will be ordered celebrated at designated hours without the participation of the faithful.
You will be able to attend Masses via YouTube. Mass from the Basilica of Saint Hyacinth will be available on the parish YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/c/StHyacinthBasilicaChicago
Please, receive Holy Communion spiritually. The basilica will be open for private prayer: On Sundays and during the week, all day from 6 am to 8 pm The parish office will be open.
We will keep our parishioners informed about the situation in our parish and archdiocese. We also encourage prayer, fasting, and more frequent adoration of the Holy. The sacrament for the good God to come to our aid and give us strength to survive this hard time.