If you’ve ever considered engaging a spiritual director or even training to be one yourself, come and see what’s available in the Diocese of Joliet at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 23, at St. James Catholic Church (480 S. Park Blvd.) in Glen Ellyn. A panel on spiritual direction will be available, along with the Office … Continue reading Spiritual Direction Event at St. James
OCIA/OCIC Begins September 2026
ADULTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE CONFIRMED OR BECOME CATHOLIC Are you interested in becoming Catholic or simply curious about the Catholic Faith? We invite you to register for our OCIA classes starting this September! The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific … Continue reading OCIA/OCIC Begins September 2026
Back-to-School Blessing and Donut Sunday on August 16
Join us the Sunday before schools starts for a special blessing for the year!
Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Topher on August 30
Sunday, August 30, 202611 a.m. Mass followed byReception in Sebahar Hall On the morning of Saturday, June 6, 2026, Father Christopher Otieno was ordained to the priesthood at St. Raymond Cathedral. All are invited to join Fr. Topher as he celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. James the Apostle on Sunday, August 30, at … Continue reading Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Topher on August 30
First Friday Holy Hour After 8 am Mass on July 3
This beautiful devotion will be held on Friday, July 3—a wonderful way to begin a holiday weekend! Note that the Adoration Chapel and parish offices will be closed that day.
Meet-and-Greet with Fr. Michael Groth after all Masses on July 4/5
As we continue to pray for Fr. Keith, we welcome Fr. Michael Groth to St. James! Thanks to our hospitality ministry, receptions will be held in Sebahar Hall so parishioners can meet him after Masses the weekend of July 4/5. And look for Fr. Michael's introductory letter in the bulletin that weekend.
St. James Young at Heart Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux on July 15th
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Watch the Live Stream of the Priesthood Ordination of Deacon Topher Otieno and Five Others on Saturday, June 6th beginning at 10:30 A.M.
The Diocese of Joliet is excited to welcome six men into the priesthood on June 6! Join us in praying for our seminarian intern, Deacon Topher Otieno and the other five as they prepare to commit their lives to God and His people. Watch the live stream of the ordination on YouTube at: bit.ly/4tYHkSb
All are Invited to Evening Prayer with Deacon Topher Otieno on Friday, June 5th
Join us for an evening of prayer as Deacon Topher prepares for his ordination to the priesthood with prayer and supplication to our Lord. Friday, June 5th at 6 pm in the church.
A Prayer for Fr. Keith on his 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood
As Fr. Keith celebrates his 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood away on a prayerful retreat, let us join together to pray for him on this special occasion. Heavenly Father, We thank You for the gift of the priesthood and for the faithful service of all priests. On this special day, we lift up … Continue reading A Prayer for Fr. Keith on his 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood