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Our contractor, Accents Lighting, began work on the outdoor lighting in early February. Click story name to read more.

Fr. Brad has asked that you be informed of a critical respect-life issue; action is needed before Tuesday, March 7. Click story name for a letter from Illinois Right to Life.

Saints Peter and Paul Knights hoping to reel in residents for Friday Fish Fry Dinners. Click story name to read more.

Click story title for details about Fr. Brad Baker's parish assignment, effective July 1, 2023.

This month we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Blessing of the Bells, when Bishop Joseph Siegel blessed the restored St. Bernard bell, as well as the new Mother of God bell on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Click story name to read more.

Eleven high school parishioners had an amazing experience January 19 to 21 at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Click story name to read more.

Scott Sippel will be the new Facilities Manager for Saints Peter and Paul starting on Tuesday, January 17. Click story name to read more.

Saints Peter and Paul parishioners provide overwhelming financial support to help the disabled in East Africa. Click story name to read more.

Be a host to Our Lady of Fatima statue in your home. Click story name to read more.

Restoration work was completed on the northeast side of the sanctuary this week, as a mural and plaster were repaired due to previous water damage. Click story name to read more.

Saints Peter and Paul will display our copy of the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from December 3 to December 17. Additionally, Fr. Nestor will celebrate the 8 a.m. Mass in Spanish and English on December 12. Mass will include traditional music and hymns in honor of the occasion. Click the story name for more details and links.

Frank A. Glowaty, age 76, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1993, formerly of Chicago and Joliet, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Click the story name for a full obituary.

A relic is a remnant of a saint, venerated by Christians as a means of God’s grace. In most cases, these relics are a part of the saint’s body; items belonging to saints and pieces of cloth pressed against a saint’s bones are also considered relics. Click the story name for more.

Father Nestor Sanchez will preside over a new Spanish Mass each week beginning October 12, 2022. The Mass will be broadcast live on ESNE, El Sembrador Nueva Evangelization, a national Catholic Spanish radio station heard locally on 1110 AM (WXES).

Congratulations to Fr. Ryan Adorjan for his recent induction into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Click the story title for more information.

Click the story title to read a letter from Fr. Brad and Mrs. Weis regarding the school threat on Thursday, September 15.

Fr. Brad is delighted to announce that Mike Lewandowski will assume the position of Director of Adult Catechesis and Evangelization at Saints Peter and Paul effective September 6.

Fr. Brad is delighted to announce that Daniel Obendorf will assume the position of part-time Youth Minister at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church effective September 6.

We had an incredible turnout and beautiful weather for the second-annual celebration of the founding of the parish in 1846. Thank you to all of the attendees who came to enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer tent, kids' games, and more. See you next year!

Members of the Legion of Mary welcome you to reserve a month to have the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home. Click the story link for more details.