History
Fr. Chuck Gemskie
Mission Statement

HISTORY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH

The 117th parish of the Joliet Diocese officially began its liturgical life with the first Eucharistic celebration on September 3, 1989. Our new parish, Corpus Christi, was announced in early summer of 1989. During that summer new parishioners were drawn from the three surrounding parishes: St. Luke in Carol Stream, St. Isidore in Bloomingdale and Resurrection in Wayne. In addition, the new homes being built in the area bring new parishioners each week. Three hundred families were registered by that first Eucharistic celebration.

Liturgical and service ministries were established immediately, and religious education became a top priority. After all, in this young community there are many children. Religious education expanded quickly with approximately 100 students that first year to almost 1000+ currently.

By August of 1990, Corpus Christi had grown to 500 families. Committees were established to begin the building process. In early 1991 the diocese gave permission to begin a fund raising campaign. In 2005 that debt was retired.

Our first parish offices were in Brust Funeral Home on Gary Avenue while our parish house was being built. In October of 1991, Fr. Gemskie and the parish staff moved into the parish house that serves as a residence for the pastor as well as staff offices and meeting space for all parishioners. We began with our first Mass at the Benjamin School. As we grew, we also celebrated Saturday Liturgies at Our Savior Lutheran Church. We out grew Our Savior Lutheran Church and moved our Saturday Liturgies to Glenbard North High School.
On August 8, 1993 over 400 parishioners attended the groundbreaking for the first phase of our worship space, education space and social area. November 22, 1994 our House of Prayer was dedicated by Bishop Joseph Imesch reminding us that we dedicate more than a building, we dedicate ourselves.

The summer of 2004 held many exciting 15th Anniversary Celebrations for our parish. And yet, we have come to believe and witness that we are a community of believers, we celebrate life, God’s gift, out of a sense of profound gratitude each time we gather. Week after week we hear God’s word and receive His life giving nourishment of the Eucharist.

Come, celebrate, and join us on our journey of faith in the Lord.

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We Remember Fr. Chuck Gemskie

MISSION STATEMENT

We are
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH.
A Community of Christian believers
Who embrace the Word of God,
Who proclaim its message to all,
With a welcoming spirit
As prayerful and sacramental people
Empowered by unity,
Inspired by the Holy Spirit,
We extend ourselves
Seeking to recognize the needs of others And responding with compassion by Gratefully sharing our blessings.
We gather as
THE BODY OF CHRIST
To celebrate and become a source of hope And inspiration to all.

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