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Welcome To Ascension - St. Edmund Parish

Ascension and St. Edmund Roman Catholic Parish has two campuses located in Oak Park, Illinois.  The parish draws parishioners from throughout west Chicago and the western suburbs. Both churches, which were founded in 1907, boast beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, frescoes and other architectural gems that help parishioners and visitors alike come to know Jesus and grow in relationship with him through the sacraments.  Recently merged, the St. Edmund campus is ideally located close to the heart of downtown. A monthly Holy Hour is offered as well as diverse programming including for the “Over 50” crowd.  The parish school is located on the Ascension campus and provides an excellent Catholic education pre-K through Grade 8.  In addition to the school, Religious Education options exist for families including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and a traditional RE program.  Young families enjoy the Parish green with recreational space for children while adults enjoy the labyrinth and outdoor shrines to the Blessed Virgin and St. Francis.  Ascension Church has distinguished itself through its music ministry, its First Friday of the month Taizé prayer and for its diversity of programming.  Both campuses boast Community Gardens which contribute fresh produce throughout the summer months to a variety of food pantries.  
 
This website is designed to acquaint you with the richness and diversity of our Ascension and St. Edmund parish family and we invite and encourage you to join us.   We hope that you will find a home in our community and find us to be a center for your faith life. Come for a visit! We welcome you and your talents as we together work to build up the Kingdom of God.

Events

Mass ASC

Date:
Time: 8:15 AM – 9 AM
Location: Ascension Catholic Church, 808 S East Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA

Mass STE

Date:
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: St. Edmund Catholic Church, 188 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA

HOME/Green Team

Date:
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: St. Edmund Campus - Murphy Hall

Mass ASC

Date:
Time: 8:15 AM – 9 AM
Location: Ascension Catholic Church, 808 S East Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA

News & Announcements

Lenten Opportunities at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish Featured Photo

Lenten Opportunities at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish

Our Parish celebrates the holy season of Lent through Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Many Lenten opportunities are available as we journey through Lent 2023 together at Ascension and St. Edmund Parish. Please see here for the calendar for Masses, devotions and spiritual enrichment opportunities.
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Share Your Voice Support Your Parish

The DMI Survey is a great way to reflect on your own spiritual growth while helping the furture of our parish. Complete the short 15 minute ANONYMOUS survey by clicking the HEADLINE above.
Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, March 26 10:30am Mass at Ascension Church site Featured Photo

Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday, March 26 10:30am Mass at Ascension Church site

All children ages 4 (or almost 4) to 8 years are invited to participate. They will experience the Word in age appropriate language while adults and older children reflect on the Mass in the main sanctuary.

During Mass, children are called to gather at the altar right before the first reading. They then return to their seats during the collection of gifts.