Church of the Ascension, Chicago
| Church of the Ascension, Chicago | |
|---|---|
| 41°54′10″N 87°37′57″W / 41.9029°N 87.6325°W | |
| Location | 1133 North La Salle Drive Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Michael |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province V |
| Diocese | Chicago |
| Deanery | Chicago North |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | The Rev. Carlos de la Torre |
The Church of the Ascension is an Anglo-Catholic parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Founded in 1857 as a mission of St. James Church, it is now located on North La Salle Drive on Chicago's Near North Side. The church became a part of the Anglo-Catholic movement in 1869. The principal service on Sunday is the Solemn High Mass celebrated at 11 a.m., according to Rite II in the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer (1979). This Mass is celebrated at the High Altar (facing east), and includes three sacred ministers, many acolytes, incense, and music provided by a professional choir. The mass includes processions and other devotions on certain feasts and holy days.