Our Parish

St. John the Apostle Parish Mission Statement

The Catholic Community of St. John the Apostle Parish commits to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and rooted in prayer. Together we continue the mission of Christ through Evangelization, Discipleship and Charity.

La misión de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol

La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia San Juan Apóstol se compromete a vivir las enseñanzas de Jesucristo, alimentada por la Eucaristía, guiados por el Espíritu Santo y con raíces en la oración. Juntos continuamos la misión de Cristo a través de la evangelización, discipulado y Caridad.


Established 1959

St. John the Apostle Parish was officially established as a parish by Bishop Martin D. McNamara, the first Bishop of the Joliet Diocese, on June 10, 1959 after functioning almost two years as a Mission Annex of St. Alexander Parish.