Oral History of Fr. Alejandro

Title: Oral History of Fr. Alejandro
Description: Fr. Alejandro, a conventual Franciscan and pastor at Mary, Mother of God, discusses the impact of the merger, the conventual Franciscans, his own personal struggles, and how the church has grown as a result of the merger. He shares how Mary, Mother of God has provided a space for the Franciscans to perform their mystery to a larger community, connecting them to their roots. He discusses the challenges that come with operating a parish with multiple churches, especially being unable to help everyone. The diversity within the parish has grown immensely, and each church brings their own specialities. Despite not having interest in being a pastor, Fr. Alejandro came in when the parish was in need. He discusses the difficulties that come with being in charge of administering help and making the best choices for the parish. He concludes by sharing the importance of the Franciscan order.
Interviewer: Xander Mitchell
Narrator: Fr. Alejandro Lopez
Date: April 12, 2024
Language: English
Is Part Of: Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Parish
Denomination: en Roman Catholic Church
City: Chicago
Neighborhood: en Edgewater; en Andersonville; en Uptown