Chicago Lawn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Our Lady of Fatima
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2025
1. Our Lady of Fatima Marker
Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Most Rev. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSPS
In Memory of Florence Jones
First Dedication September 1954 in Mary's Honor to Our Beloved Founding Pastor
Rev. Leo F. McNamara
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 41° 45.979′ N, 87° 41.458′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Chicago Lawn. It is on West 70th Street near South Washtenaw Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The shrine is on the north side of St. Adrian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7000 South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago IL 60629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Bakhita (a few steps from this marker); Darius and Girenas Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The MLK Living Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Marquette Park World War I Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); (Former) Marquette Park State Bank
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Regarding Our Lady of Fatima. Father Leo McNamara was ordained a priest in 1913 and came to St. Adrian in 1928 to establish the church and school. He remained at St. Adrian until his death in 1973.
Also see . . .
1. Fr. Leo F. McNamara on Find a Grave. (Submitted on October 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish official site. St. Adrian Church merged with another Marquette Park-area church, Queen of the Universe, in 2018, as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Renew My Church initiative. The combined parish is called Mary, Mother of Mercy. (Submitted on October 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2025
2. Our Lady of Fatima Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2025
3. Our Lady of Fatima shrine
On the ground in front is slab inscribed in English and Spanish with a prayer to the Virgin Mary.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
