| Church of the Ascension, Chicago | |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
|---|---|
| Churchmanship | Anglo-catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Chicago |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Gary P. Fertig |
The Church of the Ascension is an Anglo-Catholic parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Founded in 1857 as a mission of St. James Church, it is now located on N. LaSalle Blvd. on Chicago's Near North Side. The church became a part of the Anglo-Catholic movement in 1869. The church's present rector is the Rev. Gary P. Fertig. Also attached to the parish is the convent of the Order of St. Anne. The parish celebrated its sesquicentennial on 30 September 2007. Bishop James W. Montgomery said mass in celebration. The Church has a fine musical tradition and one of America's best organists.