From an early age, I had always enjoyed participating in the Mass.

Father Norbert Raszeja, CR, thought nothing exceptional was going to happen on Sunday, June 20. Boy, was he ever wrong.

The highest achievement in Girl Scouts is the Gold Award, an individual project by a Girl Scout that demonstrates and utilizes leadership skills while also addressing an issue in the community that makes the world a better place.

Local news from around the Diocese of Joliet.

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, Bishop of Joliet, has made the following appointments which are effective on July 1, 2021.

Working to transform the way kids experience foster care in America.

Nearly 50 adults, volunteers, and scouts attended for a day of presentations and prayer.

In response to a rapidly increasing need within the Church, Franciscan University’s School of Spiritual Direction was launched to help individuals grow closer to God, develop a deeper prayer life, and learn how to accompany others.

The Galabration was a fun and festive fundraiser.

A favorite hymn of mine, The Servant Song, includes the line, “I will hold my hand out to you; speak the peace you long to hear.”

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is an anti-poverty and empowerment program, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and principles of Catholic Social Teaching, that strives to help those combatting the effects of unjust systems.

William Schelli, president of the Joliet chapter of the Knights of Columbus, presented Bishop Ronald Hicks with the Bishop’s Burse check in mid February at the Blanchette Catholic Center in Crest Hill.

This year's Procession for Life brought this witness to the beauty of life home in a more personal way.

Deacon Victor Puscas was recently named as the new director of formation in the Diaconate Office.

“This has been a great time of blessing for me."

We have heard some great testimonies from people who have done Exodus 90 and Fiat 90.

The Providence Catholic High School Music Department made school history, as seven students were selected to ILMEA District 1 Music Festival.

Anna said she wanted to do good because her faith teaches her that it’s important to help others.

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks announced the appointment of Leah McCluskey Heffernan, MSW, LSW, as the director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection for the Diocese of Joliet.

Glenn Van Cura, the executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Joliet, is leaving his position in early 2021.

Montini Catholic High School’s peer ministry team wrapped up their Neighbors in Need fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.

Rita George-Tvrtković was recently surprised when she received a letter in the mail from the Vatican.

On Sept. 17, 2020, the Joliet Section of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre (EOHSJ) held the annual Bishop’s Mass and Dinner at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet.

Council of Catholic Women (JDCCW) is participating again in the Box of Joy ministry.

Father Jess Testa died on Sept. 30, 2020.