Catholic Standard1d
Cardinal Gregory, archdiocese honor jubilarians in religious life
But they turned out in force to support their sisters, priests and brothers in ministry as they were honored for celebrating ...
Audacy on MSN1d
Joliet Diocese announces significant consolidation
Closures and mergers are coming in July to a number of parishes and worship sites in the Joliet Catholic Diocese. The move ...
Daily Herald1d
Four DuPage Catholic parishes to close as part of restructuring plan
Catholic churches in Carol Stream, Villa Park, Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace are being closed as part of a restructuring plan ...
More suburban Catholic congregations are slated for closure, merger by Bishop Ron Hicks
The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...
Another N.J. Catholic school is shutting down. See the list of 30+ recent closures.
A version of this story was originally published in October 2024. It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: ...
National Catholic Register3d
This Small Diocese Is Leading the Country in Vocations to the Priesthood
Joining Wichita among the ranks of dioceses that ordain more men than they need were Paterson, New Jersey and Arlington, ...
Landmarks: Potential church closure could put Park Forest history at risk
An decision by the Diocese of Joliet about church closures in Will County could force the closure of Park Forest’s history ...