Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Parish Catholic Church in Chicago

Inspired by God’s great love, we are called to be the face of Jesus in today’s world, welcoming all to our Family of Families, and walking as disciples through our works of compassion and mercy.

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SUNDAY: Young Adult Service, Mass and Social

Young adults are invited to join ICSJ’s FORMED young adult group on Sunday, October 26, for an evening of service, prayer, and community. We’ll begin at 4PM by making sack lunches for the Loaves and Fishes ministry at Catholic Charities to help feed our neighbors. At 5PM, we’ll celebrate Mass with Fr. Larry at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by a wine and cheese social in the Joy Room. Sign up for sandwich-making here.

Campaign Update: Closing in on the "100% Parish Zone"

Thanks to new pledges this past week, our parish campaign total has risen to $1,877,700, with 10.3% of households participating so far. Together, we’ve already reached remarkable milestones — and the opportunity ahead is even greater. Learn more about the campaign and our progress on our Campaign Update page.

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Cook, Dine & Support ICSJ’s Future!

Join us for a hands-on Italian cooking class with parishioner and acclaimed chef Dean Zanella at Tutore Italian Cooking School in Lincoln Park. On Sunday, November 2, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, you’ll prepare and enjoy an authentic meal while supporting our Generation to Generation Campaign—helping to strengthen our parish today and secure its future for years to come. Tickets are $200 per person, and space is limited to 25 guests. Click here to reserve your spot today!

Oct 22: Young Adult Happy Hour at Benchmark

On Wednesday, September 24th, young adults are welcome to come hang with us after work! We will be at LG’s on Well St from 5:30PM to 7:30PM and look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend, all young adults are welcome!

Join us for The Chosen–Season 5

Join ICSJ’s Scripture Study Group this fall as we watch and discuss The Chosen: Season 5 – The Last Supper. We’ll meet on Zoom Saturday mornings from 9:30–11:00 a.m., to share conversation about Jesus’ final days with His disciples and the moments leading to the cross. Missed the first session? No problem, join us any Saturday! Visit our Scripture Study page to learn more and get the Zoom link.

Nov 14: Wisdom, Women & Wine Book Club

The next WWW Book Club is on Friday, November 14th at 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center! Our book choice is The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar and Dana Martin., a novel celebrating the courage of women, the power of beauty, and the legacy of Vincent van Gogh’s art. To RSVP or for any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.

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From PreK to 8th grade, ICSJ School blends top-tier academics with a true Family of Families spirit. Two campuses in the heart of Old Town, a co-teaching model, rich arts and STEM programs, and high-school placement success—find out why families across Chicago choose ICSJ.

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