St. John Berchmans
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Bronzeville, Near South Side
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park
- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Flashback Friday: A Look Back At Landmark Church St. John Berchmans And Logan Square’s ‘Golden Block’
Landmark church St. John Berchmans calls its block the "golden block" because the frame houses near the church were painted yellow to match the yellow brick of the church.
Catholic Priest Who Helped Save Logan Square Parish Leaving His Beloved Church — But He’ll Never Forget It
Once on the brink of closing, St. John Berchmans was revived by Father Wayne F. Watts, who used his connections to increase attendance and raise $7 million in building upgrades.