Diocese of Joliet

The Diocese of Joliet has confirmed the sale of the former St. Anne church in Crest Hill and stated that the proceeds from the sale will go "directly" to the newly merged St. Ambrose & St. Anne Parish.

Tickets to the concert won’t be sold. They will be exchanged for a generous donation of non-perishable food and/or paper products, which will be donated to Daybreak Shelter in Joliet.

Attorneys for a priest on a relic tour in Joliet claimed he was “building rapport” when he joked about a female student's hair and touched her hair. The Diocese of Joliet says the attorneys' "narrative is incomplete."

The Diocese of Joliet has listed the property of the former St. Anne's church in Crest Hill for sale, following its summer closing.

A Joliet police investigation has led to the suspension of a ministry of a priest from a Canadian Catholic society but officials have not revealed the exact circumstances that prompted the investigation.

On Thursday, while Queen of Apostles Catholic Parish in Joliet hosted a relic of St. Jude for public veneration, “an incident with the priest and some students was reported to have happened” at Queen of Apostles, according to a news release from the Diocese of Joliet.

Knights of Columbus in Joliet invites public to Mass in November in memory of two chaplains who died in war and also to honor local veterans.

This revocation of the Diocese of Joliet's decree means four churches – St. Mary Magdalene, St. Bernard, St. Anthony and St. Joseph – were also returned to standalone parishes.

The first of the Diocese of Joliet's shuttered churches has been placed on the market for sale, despite claims that there were no plans to sell the real estate.

The Rev. Dennis Spies' is new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Joliet. The announcement came for Pope Francis on Friday.

Parishioner calls Vatican decision a miracle, but diocese says it may challenge ruling.

The Joliet City Council approved what officials say is the first pay increase for school crossing guards since 2015.

For all this reminiscing, I didn’t return to St. Bernard for the memories.

The pending dissolution of St. Joseph Joliet parish itself has been appealed by parishioners, and the Vatican has taken the matter under consideration.

The Rev. Tim Andres with connections to Joliet that go back to 1982 leaves town after last Mass on Sunday.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Church of St. Anthony, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Bernard Catholic Church are hosting celebrations in Joliet.

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks will celebrate the final mass at St. Anne Church in Crest Hill this Sunday at 10 a.m. before the church is closed and the parish is "extinguished" to blend with neighboring St. Ambrose.

The Lockport Police were called to Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy Tuesday to remove multiple teachers and their family members from the building at the request of the school's principal. The teachers want want answers from Diocese of Joliet.

Legislation recently approved by the Illinois House of Representatives prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in private schools would have little effect in the suburbs since the majority of private schools here already prohibit it, officials from multiple schools confirmed.

Robert Tyrell, current principal at St. Jude, will head new parish school.

Earlier this year, the Diocese of Joliet announced a major restructuring that involves closing some churches and schools and merging some parishes. This week marked the final time 5 churches will be holding Holy Week Masses as they close their doors this summer.

Pastor with deep Joliet roots says he 'wanted to stay' but understands decision. Parishioners contest parish reorganization.

Bob Long coached for more than 30 years at St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet.

Parishioners at downtown Joliet church object to new status under the Diocese of Joliet's restructuring plan.

The Diocese of Joliet has announced the closures and consolidations of several churches and schools in Joliet and Crest Hill. The changes will go into effect July 1.

A lawsuit filed in Will County on Dec. 28 against Providence Catholic High School claims the school failed to take action against students accused of bullying and harassing another student.

The Diocese of Joliet is approaching the final stages of its targeting restructuring plans which will see numerous parishes combined to ease financial burdens caused by dropping attendance.

Officials with the Diocese of Joliet are calling on state lawmakers to extend the life of a state program that allow students at non-public schools in Illinois to receive tax credit scholarships.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, started this new program with sessions for teens and men. Catholic Charities hopes to add more sessions over time.

Attorney general report resurrects debate over clergy abuse in Illinois Catholic dioceses.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul report names 451 priests and brothers in Illinois dioceses.

A Will County lawsuit claimed the Diocese of Joliet reassigned a priest to another church as part of an effort “conceal, minimize and avoid liability for the sexual misconduct” of minor children by that priest.

The four Sisters and one associate from the Diocese of Joliet who gathered on Zoom last Friday to discuss changes in religious life wholeheartedly agreed vocations aren’t going away, even if their appearances change.

Applicants must adhere to Catholic social teaching. Their initiatives must focus on at least one of the seven corporal works of mercy.

The new Telephone Reassurance Program through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is currently seeking both clients and volunteers in Will and Grundy counties.

The new Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy will become one, two-campus school for the 2023-2024 school year.

Both sides in the criminal case against former Diocese of Joliet teacher Jeremy Hylka met privately for a conference to discuss the facts of the case and potentially reach a resolution.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is hoping someone in the community has space it could rent at a reasonable rate.

The Diocese of Joliet announced on April 29 that it was closing St. Dominic School in Bolingbrook due to declining enrollments. Some families feel that's not the entire reason.

Bishop Ron Hicks will join Pope Francis in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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

Richard Jaworowksi’s daughter hosting event at stadium in July to benefit local charities and honor his legacy

All 16 completed the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative, created by a national, Washington, D.C.-based Catholic nonprofit

Kathleen Langdon has worked at the agency for 9 years

Kazma Family Foundation is increasing its 4-year scholarships by $2,000 each

Another arraignment has been scheduled for Aug. 26.

Volunteers will spend 2 weeks in the Philippines in January

The Diocese of Joliet will livestream the event on its YouTube page

Mary Massingale’s appointment is effective March 22

Round 2 of shots will be administered on Saturday