Fr. Larry Duris Way
Linda Zabors
Father Larry Duris dedicated himself to the African-American community and to Catholic life and education. He was ordained by John Cardinal Cody, Archbishop of Chicago. Since 2009, Fr. Duris was pastor at St. Ailbe’s Catholic Church on Chicago’s far south side, and unofficially and spontaneously with parishioners and neighbors at the local grocery store. Before St. Ailbe’s he served in 5 other Chicago area parishes. Fr. Duris had a fascination with African-American history, arts, and music; he was known to be a very good pianist.
In January of 2016 he was presented the Pope John XXIII Award for Outstanding Ministry by the Association of Chicago Priests.
Alumni:
St. Anthony School in Cicero
St. Peter Catholic School in Skokie
Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago
University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein
Honorary Fr. Larry Duris Way
9015 S. Harper Avenue. South Harper Avenue from 90th to 91st Street
Approved: April 2019
Ward: 8
Alderman: Michelle Harris
Neighborhood: Calumet Heights
Born in Chicago
d. 2018 age 74
Near St. Ailbe’s Catholic Church
9015 S. Harper Avenue