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Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) School Fire, December 1, 1958


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Royal Airs Memorial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 11:00 am CST   (In 9 days 13 hours 2 minutes)

Where: Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Section 18)
1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL

The Royal Airs Drum & Bugle Corps will hold a memorial at the Holy Innocents Shrine (section 18) of Queen of Heaven cemetery in honor of those whose lives were lost December 1, 1958. Three Royal Air members were lost that day: Francis Guzaldo, Valerie Ann Thoma and Roger Ramlow

Note: Our commemoration should be done by about 11:15 AM, so those who wish to can also attend the 66th anniversary mass at the Mission Our Lady of the Angels Church.

66th Anniversary Memorial Mass
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 - 12:00 pm CST   (In 9 days 14 hours 2 minutes)

Where: Mission Our Lady of the Angels Church, 3808 W. Iowa St., Chicago, IL

The annual anniversary mass will be at Mission Our Lady of the Angels at 12:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2024.

Parking will be available at 824 N. Hamlin Ave.

There will also be limited reserved parking for those who require close access. Contact Sr. Stephanie Baliga (olamission@gmail.com) if you need one of these spots.

Visit the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago features historical information and artifacts from the six county Chicago region, including an exhibit for the Our Lady of the Angels fire.

Visit their website at www.firemuseumofgreaterchicago.com for more information

(Check the Chicago Fire Museum page of the Books, Videos and Museums page for contact information)