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CHICAGO - The Lenten season, which began on March 5, is a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and fasting leading up to Easter.
During Lent, many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays to honor the sacrifice of Christ.
The backstory:
Fish Frys have become a popular tradition, providing a community gathering spot and a meat-free meal option.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is keeping this tradition alive with Fish Frys hosted at various parishes throughout the area. Events will take place on Fridays from March 7 through April 11, 2025.
Participating Parishes and Fish Fry Details
St. Albert the Great Parish, 8000 Linder Ave., Burbank
- March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- (708) 423-0321
St. Alphonsus Parish, Festival Hall, 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
- March 14, 28, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- (773) 525-0709
St. Andrew Parish, St. Andrew Gymnasium, 1658 W. Addison St., Chicago
- March 7, April 11, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- (773) 525-3016
Assumption Parish, Parish Hall, 323 W. Illinois St., Chicago
- March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- (312) 644-0036
St. Brigid Parish, St. Patrick School Boehm Center, 15020 W. Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth
- March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- (847) 244-4161
St. Edward Parish, Buckley Hall, 4343 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago
- March 21, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- (773) 545-6496
Holy Family Parish, Gymnasium, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness
- March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, from 5 to 6:45 p.m.
- (847) 359-0042
Little Flower Parish, St. Dismas’ Hunter Hall, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan
- March 14, April 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- (847) 623-5050
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish, Brian Barry Gym, 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge
- March 7, 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- (847) 825-3153
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Casey Hall, 708 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- March 7, at 6:30 p.m.
- (773) 249-7080
Prince of Peace Parish, Parish Life Center Gym, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa
- Fish Frys: March 7, 21, April 4, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
- Bread and Soup: March 14, 28, April 11, at 6 p.m.
- (847) 356-4161
St. Monica and St. Rosalie Parish, Beyenka Hall, 5115 N. Mont Clare Ave., Chicago
- March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.
- (773) 763-1661
For the full list and the latest updates, visit the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website at: Lenten Events.
The Source: The information from this article came from the Archdiocese of Chicago.