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History
The Mexican Patriotic Club was initiated in the late 1930's from a previously existing club called... the Mexican Patriotic Committee. The committee was founded through the efforts of the directors of Hull House. They wanted to have a committee in every community in Chicago and all together they would be called Mexican Patriotic Committees. Priests at Our Lady of Guadalupe sent representatives of the Mexican Patriotic Club through the church and also gave permission to use the church hall. The first Mexican Patriotic Club president was chosen. He was Father Montoya. The secretary of the committee was Mr. Severino Lopez, and Father Saenz was the treasurer. Later on the Mexican Patriotic Club had to be closed because both Father Montoya and Father Saenz were transferred to other churches out of Chicago. This caused a lack of direction in the club. Fortunately in 1948 the club came back and new officers were chosen. The new organization was called The Mexican Patriotic Club.
Scholarship Information
The Ray Castro/Mexican Patriotic Scholarship Fund awards a four year $1,500 per year scholarship to an outstanding high school senior from our community.
The scholarship was established by his son Marty Castro, Esq. in his father's honor.
This year we will have quite a few scholarships added thanks to the generosity of many community members and businesses!!
We will also award a trade scholarship funded by the MALO organization.
PLEASE NOTE :
May-2024
Cinco de Mayo Educators' Luncheon-May 5, 2024
July-2024
Scholarship/Coronation Dinner Dance-July 27, 2024
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MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
The Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. The parade kicks off at 1:00 pm sharp from the corner of 87th & Commercial to 99th & Commercial Avenue.
The Grand Marshal to be announced.
MISSION:
To inspire and empower our youth through education, community involvement and the preservation of traditions and culture.
Please check out our FACEBOOK PAGE to see the Educators that are being honored by the MPC.