St. Rita of Cascia

Chicago, IL · Miscellaneous

This site is known for a harrowing experience said to have happened on All Souls Day (November 2) in the 1960s. Reports say a small gathering of parishioners witnessed the organ begin to play by itself as 6 robed monks, 3 in red and 3 in white, advanced toward the churchgoers. When they tried to flee the church, they found they were locked in. In about two minutes the organ music and visions faded, and to end the incident, a disembodied voice was heard to say "Pray for us."

Geographic Information

Address
6243 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
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GPS
41.7796911, -87.6921639
County
Cook County, Illinois
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Is St. Rita of Cascia really haunted?
Visitors rate St. Rita of Cascia at 84.2 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 5 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is St. Rita of Cascia located?
The address is 6243 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629. GPS coordinates: 41.7796911, -87.6921639.
What kind of haunted place is St. Rita of Cascia?
St. Rita of Cascia is listed under Miscellaneous in our Illinois section.
What is the nearest town to St. Rita of Cascia?
Hometown, IL is the closest town, about 3.7 miles away, with Evergreen Park (4.1 mi.) and Chicago (5.3 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (5)

  • S |

    I went to grammar school here. I grew up next door to a lady that was in the church when this happened. She was an older lady, but had her wits. I do believe her.

  • len |

    I haven't seen pictures of this place in 30 yrs. Went to school there from like 73 -78 until my family moved to the burbs

  • John |

    It’s the priest’s you have to watch out for.

    • Rena |

      Not the place for this

  • Ron |

    I went to school there in the early 1950's - Heard rumors about hauntings, and wouldn't doubt that it happened. The Church was certainly foreboding enough, and manacling to a little 'Sinner, as myself...

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