Ascension and St. Edmund Roman Catholic Parish has two campuses located in Oak Park, Illinois.  The parish draws parishioners from throughout west Chicago and the western suburbs. Both churches, which were founded in 1907, boast beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, frescoes and other architectural gems that help parishioners and visitors alike come to know Jesus and grow in relationship with him through the sacraments.

Their mission is to be a thriving, creative educational institution that counters systems of oppression and alienation through practices of co-learning and co-action for the purpose of advancing the pursuit of higher goods, the formation of durable communities, and the generation of faithful, structural change.

Bridge To Destiny is a faith-based not-for-profit organization designed to provide women with a bridge of supportive resources to their DESTINY of hope, healing and empowerment.  Over the past seven years we have served women in the near western suburbs, or Proviso Township.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (“CCAC”) was founded more than a century ago to meet human need through the Mission of Charity. A trusted partner and steward, CCAC has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region.

Christ the Servant Catholic Church is a welcoming Catholic faith community in DuPage County, Illinois. We welcome all and look forward to celebrating mass safely in-person or online on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel at @christtheservant.

The Circle is a Community Resource Center for women of the Brighton Park neighborhood. Our mission is to accompany women on their journey by offering a welcoming and nurturing space with opportunities that support, encourage, and empower. We provide a safe place for women to come, be themselves, take a break from the stresses and strains of everyday life. We are a community dedicated to providing women with opportunities to learn and make their lives better in a variety of ways.

Following the example of our Founder, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, we are unafraid of entering difficult situations to offer Christ’s healing message of peace, professing a shared Christian belief, as we invite others to become part of our mission.

Our mission, in accord with the mission of the universal church, is directed toward awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our times. We engage in this mission through our life, which is prayer, community, and ministry. Our ministry is that of retreats, spiritual direction, adult faith formation and contemplative presence.

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph is a religious community of vowed Catholic women and lay associates who live and minister in the U.S. and around the world. Through our Mission Network, we work with and support a diverse array of ministries including three Catholic high schools; tutoring and literacy programs; spirituality centers; social service programs; spiritual direction; and pastoral assistance. We also support justice and peace initiatives including anti-racism and inclusion efforts, care of Earth, the abolishment of the death penalty, fair and just immigration policies, nonviolence advocacy, and anti-human trafficking efforts.

Catholic and Non-Catholic students are invited and encouraged to participate in the CCM community in a number of ways. You can participate in Sunday Night Mas​s​,  attend weekend retreats,  join peer-led small groups, or enjoy free food and discussion at the weekly Cafecito con Tepeyac, small groups and much more! There is a way for every DePaul Blue Demon to engage with the welcoming, faith-filled community of CCM.

As a Sinsinawa Dominican–sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Eva’s Tamales is a woman-owned catering co-op. They often provide tamales for CSPL meetings and events!

ROOTED in the Gospel, UNITED in prayer and community, WE SHARE Franciscan joy AND SERVE generously.

We are a community of vowed Franciscan women centered in Eucharist. Our mission is to be loving presence through prayer, witness and service. We are dedicated to sharing life in community, which centers us in prayer and deepens the meaning of our consecrated life. We are inspired to bring the love of Christ that we encounter in the chapel out to the world. We are dedicated to responding to the needs of this time as we accompany all who face systemic inequities and as we provide a compassionate presence and give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Gabriela Rivero and her team provide translation services for all of CSPL’s bilingual meetings and events. We are so grateful for her support in helping us achieve language justice!

Living La Fiesta is a worker-owned co-operative creating economic opportunities for low income families.

The Institute of Pastoral Studies aims to be a renowned global hub for educating and forming leaders in ministry who can adapt to the rapidly changing religious and social landscapes of the 21st century.

Loyola Medicine is a regional, academic health system based in Chicago’s western suburbs and a member of Trinity Health, one of nation’s largest Catholic health systems. Our system includes Loyola University Medical Center, a nationally ranked academic medical center with 547 licensed beds in Maywood; Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, a 247-bed community hospital in Melrose Park; MacNeal Hospital, a 374-bed community hospital in Berwyn; Loyola Medical Group, a team of primary care and specialty care physicians at over 15 Chicago-area locations; and a large ambulatory network of clinics throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties offering primary and specialty care. Loyola trains the next generation of caregivers through teaching programs for more than 520 residents and 2,400 students, allied health professionals, paramedics and chaplains each year.

Health Sciences Campus Ministry has a three-fold mission that focuses on the members of the Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus. Inspired by Ignatian values and the practical spirituality of finding God in all things we work towards: shaping community, seeking faith, and serving broadly.

The Loyola Center for Community and Global Health (CCGH) supports a service and experiential learning framework for future health care providers who aspire to improve the health of vulnerable populations locally, nationally, and globally. The CCGH strives to prepare students in the Jesuit traditions of advocacy, solidarity, and passion for social justice. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively with community partners and across departments to promote health equity, education, and service.