As part of the Archdiocese’s revitalization initiative, Renew My Church, the leadership of parishes in the North Shore and Lakes Region groupings have been meeting to discuss the future church, parish and school structures for their areas. They submitted their feedback to the Archdiocese of Chicago and the final structures have been approved.

North Shore Grouping

The Renew My Church North Shore grouping includes Sacred Heart Parish and School (Winnetka), SS. Faith, Hope and Charity Parish and School (Winnetka), St. Francis Xavier Parish and School (Wilmette), St. Joseph Parish and School (Wilmette) and St. Philip the Apostle Parish (Northfield).

Sacred Heart Parish and St. Philip the Apostle Parish will unite to form one new parish, effective July 1, 2018, retaining both churches as active worship sites of the new parish.

St. Francis Xavier Parish and St. Joseph Parish will unite to form one new parish, effective July 1, 2019, retaining both churches as active worship sites of the new parish.

Lakes Region Grouping

The Renew My Church Lakes Region grouping includes Prince of Peace Parish and School (Lake Villa), St. Bede Parish and School (Ingleside), St. Peter Parish (Antioch) and St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (Old Mill Creek).

St. Bede Parish and St. Peter Parish will unite to form one new parish, effective July 1, 2018, retaining both churches as active worship sites of the new parish. St. Bede School will serve as the school of this new parish.

Prince of Peace Parish will continue in its current parish structure with a full-time resident pastor. Prince of Peace School will continue as the parish school.