It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since this class graduated from St. Josaphat School! Many of them have been growing their faith through high school, and have this advice to give to our parish 8th graders:

Julia Martin: Talk to God like a friend because God is always there for you no matter what you going through. I’d also highly recommend going on a Kairos retreat. I've gone to Kairos twice and found it didn’t just strengthen my relationship with God, but it helped me learn so much more about myself, like what I wanted for my future beyond high school. 

Katie Haldes: Stay true to the values you hold in your heart, and to always prioritize compassion and empathy for others.

Cole Ceravolo: Go on a Kairos retreat to recognize gratitude and create your own unique relationship with God.

Morgan Cain: If you have the opportunity to grow your faith, take it. Whether that is attending a service before school or a Kairos retreat, there are so many options. God is one of your greatest friends so don’t forget to prioritize your friendship with him.

Lizzy Nauman: Put yourself out there. I started to grow a lot in faith my senior year. I joined a spiritual direction club, with meetings each week to discuss my faith, and led Kairos. All of these brought me closer to God. It was hard to be different and to participate in these, but I’m glad I did. 

William Frech: Attend Kairos, and lead if you get the chance.

John Paul Koehl St. Ignatius, College of the Holy Cross, Sports Broadcaster

Annie O’Neill St. Ignatius, Colorado College/English, Newscaster

Ava Lobaugh DePaul, DePaul University, Medical Examiner

Alaina McGill St. Ignatius, Georgetown University/Government, Author or Actress

Dario Iantoni Payton, Marquette University/Psychology &Computer Science

Julia Martin DePaul , Syracuse University,/Newhouse School of Public Communication, Medical Field

Logan Toon St. Ignatius, Indiana University, Lawyer or Doctor

Jeremy Peddle St. Ignatius, Lawrence University, Engineer

Katie Haldes Payton, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/Psychology, Psychology

Ellie Horenkamp St. Ignatius, Miami University (Ohio), Doctor

Cole Ceravolo DePaul, University of Notre Dame/Economics, Public Speaker/Leader

William Frech Fenwick, Purdue University/Engineering, Engineer

Morgan Cain DePaul, Purdue University/Communications, Lawyer  

Jack Clisham St. Ignatius, University of Alabama/Psychology-PreMed, Psychiatrist

Ava Kisselburg St. Ignatius, University of Arizona/Marketing, Psychiatrist

Lizzie Nauman St. Ignatius, University of Boulder (Colorado)/Marketing, Architect or Physician

Hannah Bartels Payton, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/Bioengineering, Engineer

Isabel Mundo DePaul, University of Miami (FL), Marine Biologist/Ballistics Analysis

Conor McDonald St. Ignatius, University of Michigan/Ross School of Business, Computer Engineer

Tommy Pettinger DePaul, University of Notre Dame/Political Science, Lawyer

Jack DeMent Jones, University of Wisconsin/Business, Engineer

Grayson Mandl Jones, University of Wisconsin/Engineering, Medical Field

5p Saturday, May 21 and 10a Sunday, May 22. Following Mass, Exodus representatives will be available to provide information on volunteer opportunities to serve newly arrived refugees in our community. Please stop by!

Each year, refugee youth in Chicago benefit from RefugeeOne’s 6-week summer camp, which helps them continue to learn, grow, and develop over the summer. Can you help out with a donation of toys and equipment? We’re also looking for 6 drivers to help us deliver the items. Read More >

Vacation Bible School

Adventures on Promise Island: June 13–17 from 9–11:30a. We’re so excited to bring the fun back in person! Best for ages 4–10. Register >

Registration for Religious Educations 2022-23 is open online.

Would you like to help guide our children in their faith life? You don’t have to have all the answers! If you feel a calling to volunteer in our community, our RE program is looking for catechists. We meet two to three times a month on Tuesday nights for an hour and half. Email Erin Bretts for more information. 

The Radical Hospitality Team is looking for 5 new members to join us. We meet monthly over Zoom and occasionally assist with other welcoming endeavors. Contact Hope Zelmer for details.