Catholics for Life

St. Joseph Catholics for Life Committee is the parish extension of the Joliet Diocesan Life Office. The purpose of Catholics for Life is to promote a reverence for the sanctity of life, from the unborn, throughout life, to death. The committee strives to increase the level of awareness in our parishioners to the evil of abortion and illicit pro-life actions It coordinates activities and information at the parish level but also connects to the statewide Illinois Citizens for Life and national organizations. A telephone tree has been established for the purpose of contacting our state and federal legislators regarding pro-life legislation. To have your name included contact Joe Bowe.

Parishioners participate in prayer vigils at Access Health Center [Directions],on Wednesdays at 10:15 am

Our Parish Bulletin contains a pro-life message every week.

Volunteer services are needed at local pro-life agencies: Birthright of DuPage, CareNet Pregnancy Services and Illinois Citizens for Life.

Information regarding the voting records of candidates for public office can be obtained.

Parishioners participate in the human Life Chain in October along Ogden Ave.

The committee coordinates the annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale.

Meetings are held the third week of April, September and December. See the Parish Bulletin for further information or contact Mary Pavelchik.