Relics of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Manhattan, New York

Relics of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Manhattan, New York

Built into the altar, which sits beneath the mosaic, is the reliquary of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known as Mother Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants, whose body lies, like Sleeping Beauty, within a glass coffin.

St. Frances Cabrini Shrine is located in Washington Heights in Manhattan, New York.

Mother Cabrini’s body was divided after her death. Her head is in Rome, her heart is in Codogno, Italy, where she established the order, an arm is in Chicago & most of rest of her body is at shrine, this partial relic modeled with wax into image of Mother Cabrini in glass coffin.  

Most of Saint Frances Cabrini’s body is now displayed under glass in altar at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, in Washington Heights area of Manhattan. Mother Cabrini’s bones are encased in a wax replica of her body.  Her body was one of 31 bodies & body parts that Vatican mummification team worked on between 1975 & 2008 in an effort to improve the mummification processes they use to preserve holy relics.

In 1946 she became first U.S. citizen to be canonized by Roman Catholic Church & is patron saint of immigrants.
 

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine & Relic Exposition - Chicago, Illinois

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini National Shrine Reopened in Chicago, Illinois - Ongoing Event

After being closed for 10 years, the National Shrine dedicated to the first American saint in our country, has reopened and is beginning a new ministry as a stand-alone center for prayer, education, spiritual care, and worship.

When you visit the Shrine located at 2520 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, you will be able to see Mother Cabrini’s furnishings and her personal belongings in the room where she died on December 22, 1917. You will be able to pray and worship in the magnificent chapel built in her honor in 1955 where her relic is displayed.

The Shrine is open every day of the week on Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. Mass is celebrated at 4 pm (Sunday Vigil Mass) on Saturdays and 10 am on Sundays. There is Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is at 3 pm on Saturdays. Call at 773-360-5115 for more information, directions and to schedule group tours. You can also visit the National Shrine at www.cabrinishrinechicago.com

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