A parishioner of St. Anselm parish, Chicago, Barbara Anderson wrote: “St. Anselm is a small African American parish located on the South Side of Chicago in an economically deprived community. Yet, the spirit of the church is alive and vibrant and could easily be seen as we celebrated our 90th anniversary in 2001. Our own bishop Dominic Carmon, SVD was the principal celebrant for the Mass.” Divine Word priests and Brothers have staffed St. Anselm church since 1932. Barbara continued, “Several alumni expressed concern as to whether we can continue the work our forefathers and mothers started here on 60th Street. With your support and love we can celebrate 90 more years giving all the praise to God.” |