Cemetery
Cemetery History
In the spring of 1895, a five acre plot of land was purchased on the west side of Clement Street in Joliet. On May 26, 1895, the new cemetery was blessed. All the Joliet clergy was present. The cost of the cemetery was $1,500.00 plus $500.00 for the cross in the center of the cemetery, and the entrance and landscaping.
In the fall of 1919, 13 acres of land were bought close to the present cemetery. The cost was $8,857.95. On Sunday, May 10, 1920, the pastor and the church committee met at the cemetery. The purpose was to apportion five acres of the recently purchased land for a new cemetery. Five acres were selected and the remaining land kept for future use. The parishioners were so elated over this arrangement that many volunteered to help build a fence around the new cemetery. The new cemetery was blessed on October 31, 1920. A large crucifix was placed in the cemetery at a cost of $480.00.
Would you like information to purchase a cemetery plot in St. Joseph Cemetery? Please call the Rectory at 815-727-9378 for pricing and other information.
For information on
St. Joseph Cemetery
or to purchase a plot,
please call the rectory,
815-727-9378.
Richard Cabay
Park Manager/Cemetery Sexton
rcabay@stjosephjoliet.org
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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.
