Queen of All Saints Basilica

Elizabeth Ministry

The Queen of All Saints Elizabeth Ministry is a response to the needs of women in our parish. Together we explore women’s spirituality, family life, and motherhood, including the joys and struggles birth, adoption, loss, infertility, and child-rearing. The Elizabeth Ministry is a modern form of the traditional, beautiful, historic ministry that began with the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. We fulfill our mission through spiritual and social events, prayer, meal preparation for families in need, and connecting women of similar experiences. We collect no dues and encourage all women to particpate, and volunteer as they are able.

Please join us at any of our upcoming events! Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to join our mailing list or to request more information.  

Ongoing Ministry Outreach

Prayer Tree: Volunteers pray specifically for special intentions of our parish family. Send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Meal Train: Volunteers prepare meals for parish families who could use a little TLC (new baby, illness, death in the family, family emergency, etc.) Send requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Eileen Neis at 773-771-6811 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Breast Cancer Awareness & Support: Supporting women in our community going through diagnosis or treatment. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Kathy Haring at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Planning Meetings: Meetings to prepare for events scheduled as needed.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 23, 2018: Kick-Off Meet & Greet Meeting
New and veteran members celebrate together to start the year

Wednesday, September 26, 2018: CPR/AED Training
FREE CPR/AED training class taught by certified staff from Swedish Covenant Hospital. 7 pm in the school cafeteria.

Sunday, October 14, 2018: Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch
Hosted to raise awareness about breast cancer, how it affects our community, and support women going through diagnosis or treatment. Reserve you spot now here. There is a $20 contribution at the event.

Saturday, October 20, 2018: Adoptive Family Mass & Pizza Night
Families in the adoptive process gather at the 5:00 Mass and pizza reception

Sunday, December 9, 2018: Loss of a Child Candle Lighting
Prayer service to honor the memory of children gone too soon

February 8-9, 2019: Women’s Retreat
Annual two-day retreat focusing on women’s spirituality and fellowship

Tuesdays, March 19 - April 9, 2019: Lenten Book Club
Reflection and discussion of a book for our Lenten journey

May 2019: Feast of the Visitation Evening of Prayer
Join us in prayer as we celebrate the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.

June 2019: Baptism Mass & Reception
Special Mass for families whose children were baptized in the last year