A representative from Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka's office, Tony Presta, delivered a proclamation in recognition of St. Clement Catholic Church's 100th anniversary to Church leadership on Oct. 18. The parish, at 642 W. Deming Pl., was founded on Oct. 18, 1905, by a group of German men and women who were seeking a place of worship for the German-speaking population in the Lincoln Park community. St. Clement School was opened in 1906 and has been known for its excellence in Catholic education.
Pictured from left are Anne Rog, Principal, St. Clement School; Fr. Tom Hickey, Pastor; Tony Presta; and Sr. Virginia Gapsis, St. Clement School's Assistant Principal. |
