The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...

The Diocese of Joliet on Thursday announced additional Catholic church closings or mergers, set to take effect July 1. The ...

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Finally, these four parish churches and one chapel will close effective July 1, 2025, the Diocese of Joliet revealed on Thursday.