Oral History with Leroy Blommaert

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Title
Oral History with Leroy Blommaert
Description
This interview is with Leroy Blommaert, a long time parishioner of St. Ita's Church. Leroy speaks about his time with St. Ita's since he joined the parish in 1965, including the time he spent as an usher as well as a money counter at the church. He also discusses how the parish has changed over time, commenting on the merger and his thoughts on the future of the community. Blommaert also speaks about the church architecture and how he values it. His favorite part of the church is the design of the building because it stands out against its surroundings due to its nature in the French Gothic Style.
Interviewer
Isaiah Dingus
Narrator
Leroy Blommaert
Date
April 22, 2024
Language
English
Denomination
en Roman Catholic Church
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
en Edgewater
en Andersonville
en Uptown
Site pages
Our Lady de Cobra