Missions
The Diocese of Joliet Office of Missions seek to assist followers of Christ in responding to God’s call to go forth into the world to “make disciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19). We connect missionaries to organizations and groups within the diocese and around the world and support them throughout their journey through catechesis, evangelization, and putting faith into action.
Missionary Cooperation Plan
The Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) supports the proclamation of the Gospel, the building of the Church and the work and witness of mission priests, religious Sisters, and Brothers, and lay pastoral leaders. These missionaries provide food, education, evangelization, and medical care to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Through their work, they reveal the compassionate heart of Jesus.
Learn more or apply to the MCP
Retreat
- Join the Diocese of Joliet Missions Community for a weekend retreat serving alongside the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in the West Humbodlt Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
- When: October 18th - 20th, 2024
- Cost $50
- Retreat will include:
- Service to the Poor
- Providing a Community Lunch
- Time for Prayer and Adoration
- Talks by the Franciscans
- Fellowship with the Community
- Sunday Mass with Bishop Bob Lombardo
- Housing & Meals are included
- For more information, click here!
- Questions? Contact Alex Buldak, Office of Mission Lead, [email protected] / 815-221-6256
Upcoming Mission Trips
Navajo Nation Mission 2025
Put your faith into action through intentional service and solidarity with the poor!
The Plan
The Diocese of Joliet has been putting faith into action in Chinle, Arizona, for 20 years and will return to Navajo Nation for a two-week mission focused on construction and outreach from May 31 to June 13, 2025. This year, there will be a new one-week option to serve on the mission from June 7 to 13.
The Call
The Office of Mission is seeking parishioners (18+) willing to help local area families with light construction work. No experience is necessary, but a heart willing to serve is required! Mission leaders will train any inexperienced workers.
The Adventure
Missionaries stay on the campus of Our Lady of Fatima in Chinle, AZ. Teams share meals, work, and joy. There is time for spiritual formation, fun, rest, and ample time to learn about the Navajo culture and take it in. Come experience the beautiful landscapes and traditions of the Navajo Nation Catholic Community.
Informational Meeting
7 PM on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Blanchette Catholic Center
16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403Questions?
Alex Buldak, Mission Lead
(815) 221-6256
[email protected]
Click here to apply and take Step 1!More Info
A Brand New International Mission for the Diocese of Joliet, January 26 - February 4, 2025
It is with great joy and excitement that that we share with you our new mission site will be in Villavicencio, Colombia serving alongside La Hijas de la Madre de Dios – a religious community that has been serving at St. Mary’s in West Chicago for the past eleven years.
This first mission will consist of painting the school building the sisters use to teach and catechize their preschool students of the impoverished and unrecognized “Group B” neighborhood in Villavicencio. Along with painting, the building needs some interior maintenance and a new garden planted in a large one hundred square meter plot of land behind the building. The sisters have also provided us with many other needs that are fundamental to their mission of catechesis & evangelization in Colombia and beyond.
This mission is just the beginning of a great relationship of mutual love and service which is another way for the diocese of Joliet to put its faith into action!
Details and Applications
- Register for the Virtual Information Meeting where we will cover specifics of the mission trip. After October 30th, please email [email protected] for access to the recording.
- Take the first step by filling out this Application to be on the Mission team.
- Click here to download a flyer.
- Our Letter of Appeal. There are many needs for this mission and WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please read it and consider donating both prayerfully and monetarily.
- Our Story Booklet giving greater context to this mission.
If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected].
