St. Joseph Church

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Friends, as our day comes to a close, a visit with Br. Chen O.P., Dominican ...

✨Meet Br Augustine!Br Augustine is studying at Blackfriars in Oxf...

06/18/2026

Saint of the day, Thursday, June 18th, Ven., Matt Talbot, - audio reflection ...

Perhaps no one has done more to address the issue of alcoholism than Venerable Matt Talbot. An active alcoholic himself, he designed a program of support that has helped millions. Many are thankful.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

June 17th ...

St. Joseph Cafasso, - 3 Practical Lessons -

** Be Present to Those Society Ignores:
St. Joseph Cafasso sought out prisoners, especially the condemned, and treated them with dignity. In modern life, this might mean volunteering in prison outreach, checking in on someone who feels isolated, or simply being kind to people who are overlooked or judged harshly.

** Mentor with Integrity:
As a teacher of priests, he knew that personal holiness matters more than credentials. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or coworker, strive to lead by example, combining skill with compassion and humility.

** Make Time for the Sacraments:
He spent hours in the confessional, reminding us that grace is always available. Today, prioritize Confession and regular Mass attendance, even when life gets busy. These are sources of renewal, not burdens.

Obscure Saint for June on CatholicTV's "Encounter". His feast is ce...

06/17/2026

Saint of the day for Wednesday, June 17th ... audio reflection ...

At a time when rigorist ideas were rampant in the seminaries of Italy, Saint Joseph Cafasso proved to be a moderate, leading the students to the best of Catholic thought without going to extremes. He also encouraged them to join the Secular Franciscans and develop a love for the Eucharist.

06/16/2026

*** PLEASE NOTE - Our Parish Picnic has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 16th after the 10 am Mass.
This FREE event will coincide with the Feast of the Assumption, -
Use this link to register yourself and friends and for more details, -

Our Church Picnic has been rescheduled to August 16th after the 10am Mass.It will take place on the Solemnity of the Assumption honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary being taken body and soul into heaven. In many Catholic traditions, the day coincides with the summer harvest, giving rise to a beautiful h...

06/16/2026

A 3 minute look at Sr. Alicia Torres ministry ...

Sr. Alicia Torres of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago is...