No one knows anything about Holy Name Cathedral?

Question

I have posted a couple questions about if holy name is liberal or conservative. No one answered.
Isnt there ANYONE from Chicago who goe sthere??????

Patricia...I have googled it.
I can NOT find info if it is conservative or Liberal

Would like to know if they support gay rights and abortion rights...both of which i am OPPOSED

Answer 1

I don't know. I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority is conservative. Yes, it's a Catholic church. I grew up in a Chicago Catholic church but consider the people fairly liberal (which is not to say you won't find conservatives in the bunch). There is a difference between the ideals of an institution and popular practice. There are myriad reasons why different people attend Mass. Keep in mind, too, that Chicago is, overall, a liberal town.

Do you plan to live downtown? Chicago is full of so many Catholic churches. You're not limited to St. Pat's and Holy Name by a long shot.

Late add: I suppose I used "liberal" interchangeably with "progressive." I wonder what issues you are concerned about, to which you hope the congregation is "liberal" or "conservative." If you tell us, we might be able to provide better answers.

Answer 2

Siri, Holy Name is the central church in the Chicago bishopric, which means Cardinal George is most likely to decide the attitudes of that church more than any other. You don't get to be a cardinal unless you toe the church line, and neither of the things you ask about is acceptable to the current Catholic hierarchy in Rome for sincerely held theological reasons. So there's no way that church could be liberal on the two issues you cite.

Keep in mind Siri, that this week of the year is vacation time for a huge number of people (and their kids), and people on vacation aren't on their normal routine, and so are likely looking here less often. Asking your question in an exasperated tone isn't going to help. People either see it or not. If you had waited a week or so, you'd have found better responses.

Answer 3

I know Holy Name Cathedral very well, I was a member, my son attended school there. Liberal or conservative. I don't understand that question. Certainly not liberal. Why does that matter? It's a beautiful church, the cardinal's church. albeit, the location does draw some homeless people who sneak in during the day. If you make yourself a little clearer, I will try to answer your question.

Answer 4

Why not just type it into search and read all about it--lots of info. Then you can judge for yourself.

Edit: I just looked at their official web site. They have a very wide range of activities and programs geared to all sorts of people with diverse circumstances. Seems they are conservative BUT progressive. Visit or attend a mass and see what you think. See if you feel comfortable and welcome.
I know I'm not answering your question specifically. I just think you should form your own opinion and not go by what other people think or based on a label.

Answer 5

Holy Name is like Chicago's Old St Pat's. It's the big church in the city where we have the big midnight mass on Christmas. It's no more or less conservative than any other church in the city. If you want more, go to Moody Bible - they love putting down homosexuals.

Answer 6

Holy Name Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. I am not exactly sure how to answer your question. The Roman Catholic church is more conservative than some, less than others.

Answer 7

It's a Catholic Church... Of course it's Conservative. They follow what the Pope says. Anti-homosexual (but in a nice way now), anti-abortion, anti-divorce, etc.... It's been that way in the Catholic Church for centuries. Everyone should know this....
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To clarify: just because individual members of the church support gay rights and think that abortions should be legal, etc., does NOT mean that the entire church organization is liberal. The follow the leadership of the Vatican which is NOT liberal. In a basic, general sense, the Catholic church, any of them, are NOT liberal. Individual churches that have tried to break away acknowledge things like gay sex and marriage, premarital sex, etc. have been sanctioned by the Catholic Church organization and in some cases, "banished" (for lack of a better word) from the Catholic church

Answer 8

Holy Name Cathedral is conservative.

Answer 9

Everything that Stella explained is correct. You have to fit in with the people. No matter where you go or who you are! Go to the churches. See if you feel comfortable. I am the same as Stella. I was raised catholic and stopped going when i wanted my own spiritual beliefs. Good Luck!