St Michael Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church

Chicago, Illinois

Located in Aurora, Illinois, St Michael Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church serves the local Romanian Catholic community. As a Byzantine Catholic parish, the church maintains Eastern Christian liturgical traditions while remaining in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Visitors can expect a liturgy centered on the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, featuring distinctive elements such as the veneration of icons, Eastern-style vestments, and choral singing in Romanian and English. The Byzantine Catholic tradition emphasizes sacramental worship, with particular attention to the Eucharist and the role of Mary and the saints in Christian life. The church welcomes both members of the Romanian community and others interested in experiencing Eastern Catholic worship practices. Services typically follow the liturgical calendar of the Eastern Church while maintaining communion with Catholic doctrine and papal authority.

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

(630) 897-8115

Last updated May 2026

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5,000-20,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 28 Catholic congregations in Kane County, IL. Catholic accounts for 59% of the county's 313 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.

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