Fortunately, the majority of the parishioners leave their harbored tension behind and enter Saint Peter’s front door with open hearts. They find within its walls a comforting, warm environment, perfect for unwinding after a stressful work day. It’s a place to touch-base or check-in with their higher power. Subject 15’s heart is warmed just thinking about this place and the inhabitants he observed there that day. The Catholic Church already has a large presence in urban areas, primarily in charitable services for the materially-poor. But it is also important to serve the spiritually-poor, white-collar workers of the megalopolis. Subject 15 believes Saint Peter’s in the Loop is a prime example for downtown parishes seeking to find their role
