Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church
Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church
Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Chicago was established in 1986 by Father Edward Bikoma, who was also the pastor of Mar Ephrem Chaldean Church in Chicago, founded in 1904. Father Bikoma served in both churches from 1964 until his retirement in 2006 at age 84. Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church has been served by Father Senhairb Youkhana since 2006.
In late 2011, this church was sold to a group of Jewish investors.
Photos
RPWRHS photo S077-0106 shows what was originally a second chapel for St. Margaret Mary Church at 2849 W. Chase Avenue at Francisco Avenue. This is now Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church. In late 2011, this church was sold to a group of Jewish investors.
RPWRHS photo S077-0107 shows the interior of the Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church chapel on 2849 W. Chase Avenue, circa 1951.
