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OLOL Excerpts of Final Mass 5 19 24

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OLOL Grotto Closing Ceremony 5 17 24

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Our Lady of Lourdes Grads & History 1971-1980

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Virtual Tour OLOL Church, Grotto & Our Lady's Garden

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Our Lady of Lourdes 1961-1970 Graduations

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Fr Sergio Rivas Tamayo Installation Mass 1 25 25 with Music

On January 25, 2025, Bishop Mark Bartosic and other clergy celebrated an Installation Mass to bless Fr. Sergio Rivas Tamayo as he became the second pastor of Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Fr. Sergio brings a wealth of knowledge, inspiration and many more blessings to our parish. Congratulations Fr. Sergio! Welcome and many blessings.
Note: A community reception followed the Mass. A slideshow video is in process.
Music Credit: Amazing Grace, Cooper Cannell.

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OLOL Final Mass Slides & Songs 5 19 24

Просмотров 4828 месяцев назад

This slideshow video consists of photos and songs of the final Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on May 19, 2024. We are grateful to Bishop Mark Bartosic, as the presider, Fr. Manny Dorantes, Fr. Mike Shanahan and other notable clergy. The Mass began with a May Crowning as tradition and ended with a procession to St. Mary of the Lake. Alumni who participated in the final Mass are na...

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OLOL Excerpts of Final Mass 5 19 24

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On May 19, 2024, the final Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church was celebrated with Bishop Bartosic as the presider on Pentecost Sunday. Fr. Manny Dorantes (pastor of St. Mary of the Lake, Fr. Mike Shanahan (former pastor of OLOL), Fr. Nestor Saenz, Fr. Jesus Romero, Deacon Ed Garza and other clergy co-celebrated this special Mass. The Church opened in 1892 and carries significant history since b...

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OLOL Grotto Closing Ceremony 5 17 24

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On May 17, 2024, the famous Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Chicago closed with a sacred ceremony presided by Fr. Michael Shanahan, former pastor of OLOL and assisted by Bernie Walsh ’61 alumni of Our Lady of Lourdes School, which closed in 2004. This grotto is a replica of the holy grotto in Lourdes, France. Thousands have come to pray for 32 years, often for a miracle. The Church was establishe...

Our Lady of Lourdes Grads & History 1971-1980

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Our Lady of Lourdes Grads & History 1971-1980

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Our Lady of Lourdes School was vibrant in the 1970s. Many of the events were first time activities and there was a great deal of fun and laughter while the news was filled with events that would change our lives. May you enjoy the most special memories of your childhood and leave the rest behind. My RUclips channel has slideshow videos of grads of the 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s. Please like and share....

Virtual Tour OLOL Church, Grotto & Our Lady's Garden

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Virtual Tour OLOL Church, Grotto & Our Lady's Garden

Просмотров 1992 года назад

Welcome! This video is a virtual tour of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Grotto and Our Lady's Garden, located in Chicago's Ravenswood community. The Parish was established in 1892. The Church has fascinating history as it was moved across Ashland in 1929 to widen the street. It weighed 10,000 tons and was moved a foot per minute. The Church design is Spanish Renaissance style with beautiful art hi...

Our Lady of Lourdes 1961-1970 Graduations

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Our Lady of Lourdes 1961-1970 Graduations

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Welcome to this 60s video showcasing our graduation class photos at OLOL and some history. This was a very busy decade as school enrollment peaked at 1,200 students in 1964. Our Pastor, Fr. Goldrick modernized the school and constructed a closed-circuit television studio. The world was also very busy with the first man on the moon, the first heart transplant, the Civil Rights Act and the famous...

Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1951 1960

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Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1951 1960

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This slide show video is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes graduates, students and educators of the 1950s. This decade is marked by major U.S. and world events. It was an extraordinary time for our Church as it was decorated in a most beautiful way by Czech artist, John A. Mallin. www.johnamallin.com. The students marched out of the building every day to Sousa music and this continues to be a gr...

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OLOL Virtual Farewell Tour 2021

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I was motivated to film a virtual tour for the alumni and friends who could not attend the farewell tours of our beloved school. We had nearly 500 guests join us in Chicago to say good-bye as we created new memories while reminiscing the sweet days of Our Lady of Lourdes. The school building will be sold since OLOL Parish is uniting with St. Mary of the Lake Parish on July 1, 2021. Enjoy the me...

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Words from Alumni & Teachers 2021

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We were fortunate to meet 1940s graduates, the Robst siblings. Carl witnessed the school fire. Mrs. Joanne Festle, school mom, teacher, archivist, editor and volunteer and Mrs. Ginger Dalton, teacher and alumni provide some history. Principals Sr. Emelyn Malecki and Ms. Noel Ferrara share how good the students were. Thank you to all for our amazing education!

OLOL Alumni Farewell Tour #2 Part II 6 12 & 6 13 21

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OLOL Alumni Farewell Tour #2 Part II 6 12 & 6 13 21

Просмотров 2443 года назад

This slide show is Part II of II videos from the OLOL Alumni & Friends Farewell Tour on June 12 & Open House on June 13, 2021 with nearly 250 guests. The first tour was held on May 22, 2021 with 200 in attendance. Mrs. Ginger Dalton ’53, an OLOL teacher of 35 years enjoyed many grateful students for the wonderful education. Many happy alumni counted their blessings and enjoyed the memories of c...

OLOL Alumni Farewell Tour #2 Part I 6 12 21

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OLOL Alumni Farewell Tour #2 Part I 6 12 21

Просмотров 2363 года назад

This is Part I of II slide show videos of the Alumni & Friends Farewell Tour #2 held on June 12, 2021. About 250 students attended to enjoy the school one last time. The first tour was held on May 22, 2021 with nearly 200 in attendance. The laughter, reminiscing and visiting among alumni made this event a wonderful success. We are “Lourdes strong” as one alumni said. The pandemic did not stop u...

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OLOL Alumni Farewell Tour #1 5 22 21

Просмотров 4603 года назад

This Farewell Tour is one of two events that were final opportunities for alumni to visit Our Lady of Lourdes School. It was open from 1903 - 2004. On July 1, 2021, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish unites with St. Mary of the Lake Parish. The school building will be sold. An OLOL Alumni Committee planned two alumni events to say farewell to our beloved school. A Parish Open House was also held. Nearl...

Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1935 1940

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Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1935 1940

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Our Lady of Lourdes School of Chicago’s Ravenswood community was open from 1902 to 2004. This slide show video is dedicated to the graduates from 1935 to 1940 and their families. The framed photos on the wall range from 1935 to 1994 and have been located on the first floor of the school all these years. Enjoy the sweet memories and please share, like and subscribe. Thank you for your interest! ...

Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1941 1950

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Our Lady of Lourdes Graduation Classes 1941 1950

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This Our Lady of Lourdes School of Chicago slide show is dedicated to the hundreds of graduates from the 1940s. The Sousa marches were played daily through the decades as students exited toward Leland or Wilson Avenues. The school was established in Chicago in 1902 and closed in 2004. Enjoy finding names of families you know. Please like, share and subscribe. Thank you for your interest! John P...