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So, I hate to admit this, but today I returned to the Church after 2 long years. I was unfortunately baptized in another tradition after a battle with alcohol and depression. This isn’t the place to discuss that, but the important thing is that I am back in full communion with the Catholic Church (after confession. I hope that is the only process I need to go through).

Anyways, this will be my first summer away from my home parish in Florida (I am now in Chicago) so the university chapel I went to before I left the Church will not be very active. I can attend the nearby parish, but according to the Jesuit priest who heard my confession, it is a nice parish but no young people. He be lives that considering my history I should join a parish with a good community of young people.

So my question is…how should I go about finding a good parish? I have the name of about 3 or 4 that could work with what I need (liturgy and good/close fellowship). How far via public transportation should be the furthest i travel on Sundays.

(Extra points for a Chicago parish that is easily reached via the red line)

Sorry if this is an odd post. I’m newly back to the Church!
 
SalesianSDB said:
So, I hate to admit this, but today I returned to the Church after 2 long years. I was unfortunately baptized in another tradition after a battle with alcohol and depression. This isn’t the place to discuss that, but the important thing is that I am back in full communion with the Catholic Church (after confession. I hope that is the only process I need to go through).

Anyways, this will be my first summer away from my home parish in Florida (I am now in Chicago) so the university chapel I went to before I left the Church will not be very active. I can attend the nearby parish, but according to the Jesuit priest who heard my confession, it is a nice parish but no young people. He be lives that considering my history I should join a parish with a good community of young people.

So my question is…how should I go about finding a good parish? I have the name of about 3 or 4 that could work with what I need (liturgy and good/close fellowship). How far via public transportation should be the furthest i travel on Sundays.

(Extra points for a Chicago parish that is easily reached via the red line)

Sorry if this is an odd post. I’m newly back to the Church!
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parishdirectory.archchicago.org/ParishSearch.aspx
 
I know the nearby parish. I was just wondering if anyone knew a parish with a good young adult ministry. My spiritual director knows the nearby parish and doesn’t recommend it for me. The parish he recommends is about an hour away by public transit and not sure if that is normal.
 
SalesianSDB said:
I know the nearby parish. I was just wondering if anyone knew a parish with a good young adult ministry. My spiritual director knows the nearby parish and doesn’t recommend it for me. The parish he recommends is about an hour away by public transit and not sure if that is normal.
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Not sure what you mean by normal. Per canon law? The proper parish is determined by the personal parish or by the territorial parish that one is part of. If it is territorial it is determined by the length of residency and intention to stay, for example:
  • incola with domicile (residence/intention 5 years. )
  • advena with quasi-domicile (residence/intention 3 mos.)
  • peregrinus (traveler away from domicile or quasi-domicile)
  • vagus (homeless, no domicile or quasi-domicile)
Can. 100 A person is said to be: an incola, in the place where he or she has a domicile; an advena, in the place of quasi-domicile; a peregrinus, if away from the domicile or quasi-domicile which is still retained; a vagus, if the person has nowhere a domicile or quasi-domicile.

Can. 101 §1 The place of origin of a child, and even of a neophyte, is that in which the parents had a domicile or, lacking that, a quasi-domicile when the child was born; if the parents did not have the same domicile or quasi-domicile, it is that of the mother.
§2 In the case of a child of vagi, the place of origin is the actual place of birth; in the case of a foundling, it is the place where it was found.
Can. 102 §1 Domicile is acquired by residence in the territory of a parish, or at least of a diocese, which is either linked to the intention of remaining there permanently if nothing should occasion its withdrawal, or in fact protracted for a full five years.
§2 Quasi-domicile is acquired by residence in the territory of a parish, or at least of a diocese, which is either linked to the intention of remaining there for three months if nothing should occasion its withdrawal, or in fact protracted for three months.
§3 Domicile or quasi-domicile in the territory of a parish is called parochial; in the territory of a diocese, even if not in a parish, it is called diocesan.

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Can. 106 Domicile or quasi-domicile is lost by departure from the place with the intention of not returning, without prejudice to the provisions of can. 105.

Can. 107 §1 Both through domicile and through quasi-domicile everyone acquires his or her own parish priest and Ordinary.
§2 The proper parish priest or Ordinary of a vagus is the parish priest or Ordinary of the place where the vagus is actually residing.
§3 The proper parish priest of one who has only a diocesan domicile or quasi-domicile is the parish priest of the place where that person is actually residing.
 
Visit as many of the parishes as you can and then perhaps it will be easier to find one you feel comfortable in.

I’m so glad you are back in the Church!~ May you be abundantly blessed.

👋

Mary. (From Iowa)
 
SalesianSDB said:
So, I hate to admit this, but today I returned to the Church after 2 long years. I was unfortunately baptized in another tradition after a battle with alcohol and depression. This isn’t the place to discuss that, but the important thing is that I am back in full communion with the Catholic Church (after confession. I hope that is the only process I need to go through).

Anyways, this will be my first summer away from my home parish in Florida (I am now in Chicago) so the university chapel I went to before I left the Church will not be very active. I can attend the nearby parish, but according to the Jesuit priest who heard my confession, it is a nice parish but no young people. He be lives that considering my history I should join a parish with a good community of young people.

So my question is…how should I go about finding a good parish? I have the name of about 3 or 4 that could work with what I need (liturgy and good/close fellowship). How far via public transportation should be the furthest i travel on Sundays.

(Extra points for a Chicago parish that is easily reached via the red line)

Sorry if this is an odd post. I’m newly back to the Church!
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I always use www.masstimes.org

Here’s the search in Chicago:
masstimes.org/search.html?lat=41.8781136&lng=-87.62979819999998&SearchQueryTerm=Chicago

You might want to find the website for each church as a way to narrow it down. Then you can call the parishes in that list to ask about them. But, ultimately, you will have to visit a parish to see what it’s like.

Anyway, let me extend the warmest Welcome Home to you.
 
Ignatius said:
I always use www.masstimes.org

Here’s the search in Chicago:
masstimes.org/search.html?lat=41.8781136&lng=-87.62979819999998&SearchQueryTerm=Chicago

You might want to find the website for each church as a way to narrow it down. Then you can call the parishes in that list to ask about them. But, ultimately, you will have to visit a parish to see what it’s like.

Anyway, let me extend the warmest Welcome Home to you.
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Yes, use the websites…you can gleam from the current pictures what sort of activities and groups they prioritize. And CALL THEM! Just come out and ask! Ask what is the easiest way to get there. Tell them your zip code. Sometimes a parish secretary can help with names of folks who wouldn’t mind picking you up if you’re on the way.
Lots of options.
Sorry I don’t live there, or I could be more specific. Also the Diocesan Young Adult Ministry office can tell you which parishes have vibrant young adult ministries.
 
Isn’t Loyola University on the red line? Give campus ministry a call and ask for some advice or go to Mass on campus at the Madonna della Strada Chapel and ask someone directly.
 
PaulfromIowa said:
Who is to say what is normal, especially in a place as unusual as Chicago?

Welcome back!
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I resent, yet resemble that remark. 😛

Are suburban parishes an option? Mine is just off the BNSF Metra line. Might be a bit far out for you though.
 
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