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History of St. Hugh Parish

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St. Hugh has been more than a place to worship, it has been the center of the community. Although the parish was not organized officially until 1925, its Catholic legacy actually dates to 1875. Men from nearby communities constructed the wood-frame St. Mary's Church in Lyons to serve the families of Lyons, Clyde, and Summit. Parishioners worshiped there until 1899, when a new St. Mary's Church was built in Riverside. From 1901-1921, Lyons Catholics had to shuttle to Riverside to worship. They decided to build a church of their own in 1921.

Rev. John B. Murphy was sent to organize St. Hugh Parish. The new pastor celebrated Sunday Mass in the former Lyons movie theater and the school held classes in the rectory while the parish raised the money to finish the combined church and school.

The church cornerstone was laid in September 1925, and the first Mass was celebrated in the unfinished church on Christmas Day 1925. Cardinal Mundelein dedicated the Church of St. Hugh in 1925. Keating Hall was built to the east of the church in the late 1950s, and new classrooms were attached to it. Later, a gym was built. St. Hugh School served the parish family and community for 75 years before closing in 2001.

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  • History of St. Mary Parish
  • History of Mater Christi Parish
  • Archdiocese of Chicago Renew My Church
The Stations of the Cross from St. Hugh were originally donated to St. Hugh by the Ciszek family. They asked for them to be donated to St. Clement Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California. The newly formed St. Paul VI Parish assisted in facilitating the Stations ending up in their new home.

St. Hugh Church Stained-Glass Windows

  • The stained-glass windows at St. Hugh Church were made by the Munich Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
  • "Look Around the Church" by Rev. James T. O'Connor

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Around St. Hugh

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Mater Christi Church
2401 S 10th Avenue
North Riverside, IL​  60546
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St. Mary Church
105 Herrick Road
Riverside, IL​  60546
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Mother of Mother's Shrine
at Mater Christi Church

2401 S 10th Avenue
North Riverside, IL​  60546
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40 E. Burlington Street
Riverside, IL 60546
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2400 S. 10th Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
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97 Herrick Road
Riverside, IL 60546
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708-442-5747
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  • Welcome
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    • Bulletins
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    • Catholic Resources >
      • Global Mass Times
      • Daily Mass Readings
      • The Archdiocese of Chicago
      • USCCB
      • The Vatican
      • Synod 2021-2023
      • Pray Tell Blog with Rev. Ed Foley
      • Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Homily
    • Parish Gallery
    • Facilities Use Request
    • Counseling & Abuse Resources >
      • Counseling Services
      • Domestic Violence Resources
      • Protecting Our Children (Virtus)
  • Worship
    • Mass & Reconciliation Schedule
    • Presider Schedule
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Reconciliation (Confession)
      • Eucharist
      • Confirmation
      • Anointing the Sick
      • Holy Orders
      • Matrimony
    • Adoration
    • Liturgy & Music
    • Funerals >
      • Pray for our beloved deceased...
    • Rosary
    • Virtual Prayer Wall
    • Mass Intention Requests
    • About the Sunday Readings
  • Learn
    • Youth Faith Formation >
      • Welcome
      • Religious Education
      • SPRED
      • St. Mary School (K-8)
      • Catechesis
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Confirmation Corner
      • Youth Ministry
      • Kid's Page
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • RCIA – Adult Sacraments
    • Alpha
    • Protecting Our Children (Virtus)
  • Engage
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    • Ministers of Care
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