St. Joseph Catholic Church Downers Grove

06/05/2026

We are looking forward to our Eucharistic procession from St. Mary of Gostyn to St. Joseph this Sunday! Please join us after 12 pm Mass at St. Mary for this celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ, present with us. All ages are welcome.

Walk with Jesus🌟Join Us for the Corpus Christi Eucharist Procession!🌟

📅 Date: Sunday, June 7
🕒 Time: Immediately after Noon Mass
📍 Location: St. Mary of Gostyn Church Entrance
👣 Processing from St. Mary's to St. Joseph's

This Sunday, we invite you to participate in a beautiful Eucharistic Procession, a powerful public witness of our faith in Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. In this sacred event we openly reaffirm our devotion and gratitude to the Lord.

✨ What to Expect:
- A prayerful journey through the streets of Downers Grove, honoring Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist.
- An invitation for everyone—come gather to celebrate our faith together!

If you wish to attend a different Mass time, feel free to join us at the church entrance near the Mary Grotto as Mass concludes. Let’s come together to adore, praise, and thank the Lord in a spirit of unity and love.

🙏 Let’s make this a memorable witness of faith!
Spread the word and bring your family and friends! Children and strollers welcome!



📸 Tip: Capture moments during the procession and share them on your stories! And Tag us!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates! 🎓

We loved celebrating this special milestone with such a joyful and bright group. You’ve learned so much this year, and we are so proud of you!

First grade, here they come!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Our food pantry volunteers serve residents of Downers Grove and Westmont every Thursday morning, rain or shine!

Donations are accepted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the bin in the narthex of St. Joseph Church.

06/01/2026

Will you be joining us for our Eucharistic procession this coming Sunday?

Join us for our Eucharistic procession for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, in partnership with St. Mary of Gostyn.

All ages will enjoy this walk with the Eucharistic Lord, starting immediately after the 12 pm Mass at St. Mary of Gostyn on Sunday, June 7, and ending at St. Joseph.

05/28/2026

Update from our local Society of St. Vincent de Paul — donations continue to be accepted in the bin in the narthex of the church.

Learn more: https://stjosephdg.org/svdp

05/28/2026

Need some support? Check out these upcoming counseling groups offered by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet.

Virtual groups: https://ccjoliet.jotform.com/form/summergroups2026

Kindred Spirits group: https://form.jotform.com/250995695832070

05/26/2026

Join us for our Eucharistic procession for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, in partnership with St. Mary of Gostyn.

All ages will enjoy this walk with the Eucharistic Lord, starting immediately after the 12 pm Mass at St. Mary of Gostyn on Sunday, June 7, and ending at St. Joseph.

05/26/2026

We sincerely thank all our donors for their assistance with our students' education at St. Joseph Catholic School.

The need is ongoing: https://stjosephdg.org/sjsfund

05/22/2026

This Sunday we celebrate the Holy Spirit and his power we have received to share our faith. But sometimes we need extra encouragement.

Register now for our training workshop on May 31: https://stjosephdg.org/training