News Releases

"On June 18, we celebrate some very special men in our lives — our fathers. The faithful family members who provide for us, guide us, and protect us. Happy Father’s Day one and all!"

All Catholic dioceses in Illinois today issued a summary (attached) of their common processes for handling allegations of sexual abuse of minors against any Catholic cleric who is ministering or has ministered within their respective boundaries.

“Today, during the dedication of the Grotto, the birds were singing, we had light rain falling, and nature is so peaceful when you come here and sit on the benches,” said Carolyn Lauing-Finzer.

On April 12, 2022, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod.  It is entitled “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” 

The Feast of St. Patrick is March 17 and this year it falls on a Friday during Lent.  Catholics age 14 years of age or older honor an obligation to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.  

The Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet is proud to announce the Kazma Family Foundation is increasing its four-year, high school scholarships by $2,000 each, beginning with the current 2021-22 academic year.

Bishop Ron Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet will celebrate Midnight Christmas Mass at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet.

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet has accepted the unanimous recommendation of his targeted restructuring committee regarding St. Dennis Catholic School and St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport.

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet has accepted the unanimous recommendation of his targeted restructuring committee regarding Sacred Heart Catholic School and St. Pius X Parish School in Lombard.

Carol Burlinski, principal of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School in Hinsdale, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Bishop Roger L. Kaffer Outstanding Principal Award from Lewis University.