CHICAGO — It’s officially fish fry season in Chicago.
Every spring, local churches and community groups hold weekly fish fries as a way to mark the season of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter. Catholics observe it through prayer, philanthropy and fasting. On Fridays, some refrain from eating meat — instead opting for fish — as a form of fasting.
That’s where the fish fries come in.
Here is a list of the parishes and community groups hosting fish fries. Most are held weekly on Fridays through the end of Lent, which runs through March 30. Some parishes only hold fish fries on certain Fridays. Check local listings before heading out.
- St. Alphonsus Parish, 1429 West Wellington Ave.
- St. Andrew Parish, 1658 West Addison St.
- St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Road
- Sts. Bruno & Richard Parish, 5030 South Kostner Ave.
- St. Christina Parish, 3333 W. 110th St.
- St. Clement Parish, 2524 North Orchard St.
- St. Daniel The Prophet, 5400 S. Nashville Ave.
- St. Ferdinand Parish, 5900 West Barry Ave.
- St. Genevieve Church, 4835 West Altgeld St.
- Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N Wabash Ave.
- Immaculate Conception St. Michael Parish, 8756 South Commercial St.
- Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
- St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3857 North Kostner Ave.
- St. Monica and St. Rosalie Parish, 5115 North Mont Clare Ave.
- Queen of Peace Parish, 5220 N. Canfield Ave.
- St. Thomas The Apostle Church, 5472 S. Kimbark Ave.
- Two Holy Martyrs Parish, 5940 West 62nd St.
Are we missing a local fish fry spot? Email Joe@BlockClubChi.org or tweet the Block Club team.
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