About Our Parish
St. Joseph Parish, established in 1891
Historic St. Joseph Church, located at the north end of Joliet's City Center, was established in 1891 to serve the growing community of Slovenian immigrants who had settled in the town at the end of the nineteenth century.
The immigrants who founded St. Joseph Parish came from what is today the northernmost republic of Yugloslavia, known as Slovenia. The area was part of the Austo-Hungar4ian Empire and included the regions of Carinthia, Carniola, and Styria, when the immigrants began leaving in large numbers for America in the late nineteenth century.
St. Joseph Parish is the result of these people who journeyed in faith. Today, the parish recalls its heritage through the immigrants' descendants and traditions carried on throughout the years. With God's help, St. Joseph Parish will remain strong, going forth to proclaim the Good News of Jesus for many centuries to come, grateful for our Slovenian heritage and for the diverse community we have become. New parishioners are always welcome and are invited to call the rectory to register.
St. Joseph Parish Programs
Ways to Help St. Joseph Parish While Doing your Regular & Holiday Shopping
Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right gift cards (formerly called Manna) can be used for your daily or holiday shopping needs. Cards can be purchased or ordered through the gift shop, the rectory or through their website. Visit https://shop.raiserightp.com/Login or use the link on the parish website. It’s that easy! You can order the gift cards yourself or by going through the rectory office. Simply pay for them through the rectory or through osvonlinegiving.com/4159. Cards will be delivered to the rectory. These are the same gift cards you would purchase in individual stores. A percentage of all gift cards sold is rebated to the parish. Save Gas! Save Time! And help the parish at the same time.
Food 4 Less Rewards Cards
St. Joseph Parish earns a rebate on all purchases made when you present your Food 4 Less Community Rewards card to the cashier when checking out. Cards can be found at all Church entrances.
St. Joseph Charitable Foundation
The St. Joseph Charitable Foundation was established to help parishioners in need of financial assistance to get them through a difficult time, whether they are in need due to a job loss, under-employment, health issues, or other matters. All registered, active parishioners of St. Joseph Parish are eligible for assistance.
Applications are located on the kiosk in the front entrance of Church, in the rectory or by clicking here. You may also speak directly to Fr. Tim about applying. The process is strictly confidential. Parishioners are eligible to receive up to a $500 grant within a twelve month period.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Charitable Foundation at any time throughout the year. Please mail your donation to the rectory to Fr. TIm's attention. Thank you.
