Faith Into Action Diocese of Joliet

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!In episode 8, Fr. Tom Paul shares some incredible facts about the diocese. Where did our Bishops come from? Which priest assisted the people in Bolivia on horseback? Which priests are pilots? Find out these answers and more! This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the f...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!In Episode 7, Justin Reyes sits down with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag to discuss their deep devotions to Mary, why the church has a long history of devotion to her, and how all Catholics can embrace a deeper relationship with Mary!More information on the Marian Route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage mentioned in the episode: Marian route of Eucharistic Pilgrimage: ...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In Episode 6, Michelle Dellinger sits down with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux to discuss veneration and pilgrimage to shrines and the positive impacts they can have on our minds, bodies, and spirits. They also discuss the four shrines located within our diocese: National Shrine at St. Anne’sSt. Anne Parish, St. Anne, IllinoisEstablished in 1888Feast of ...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In Episode 5, Justin Reyes sits down with Fr. Steven Borello, Director of Vocations, and Deacon Luis Ron, a seminarian in the diocese. Fr. Steve explains his role and how he helps others discern their call, and Deacon Luis shares his vocation story along with an invitation to his ordination Mass. This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75t...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In Episode 4, Michelle Dellinger interviews Katie Golwacz, a parishioner at Church of the Holy Ghost in Wood Dale. Katie's story about her struggle to receive childhood sacraments in Yugoslavia following WWII is fascinating. She can give us all a new perspective about our faith — and the religious freedom we likely take for granted.This episode is one of 14-part ser...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! The focus of the third episode of the podcast is on the Holy Eucharist. Justin sits down with Fr. Gregor Gorsic, who gives a beautiful overview on the Church's teaching on the the source and summit of our faith: the celebration of the Eucharist. LINKSBlessed Carlo’s website on Eucharistic MiraclesJesus and the Jewish Roots of the EucharistDaily Devotionals from...