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St. John XXIII Parish

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  • About Us
    • Mass Schedule
    • New To St. John 23?
    • Contact & Directions
    • Giving
    • Calendar
    • Bulletins
    • Staff Directory
    • History
    • Site Search
    • Resources >
      • The Archdiocese of Chicago
      • To Teach Who Christ Is
      • Catholic Charities
      • The Vatican
      • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
      • Justice for Immigrants
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist / First Communion
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
    • Special Services >
      • 3-Year-Old Blessing
      • Annulment Resources
      • Funeral Arrangements
      • Quinceañera
  • Ministries
    • Spiritual Life
    • Music Ministry
    • Pastoral Care
    • Service
    • Youth and Young Adult Ministry
  • Parish Life
    • What's Happening
    • Councils >
      • Parish Pastoral Council
      • Finance Council
      • Building Committee
      • UCYM Board
      • Pope John XXIII School Board
    • Protecting God's Children
    • Events
    • Renew My Church
  • Education
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Religious Education
    • Adult Faith Enrichment
    • SPRED
    • Equality For Women In The Church
    • Archdiocesan Women's Committee
    • Women In The Diaconate
    • United Catholic Youth Ministries
    • Pope John XXIII School

We Warmly Welcome You to St. John XXIII Parish!

We are the Body of Christ at St. John XXIII. Grounded in our diversity, we gather for worship, cherish the traditions of our Catholic faith, witness to the Gospel of Jesus, minister to others, and live as Christians in the world.

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PLEASE NOTE: while our parish continues to unify, the website will be kept as up to date as possible. 
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Job Opening : School Principal 

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Principal Opening at Pope John XXIII School - Our wonderful parish school is actively searching for a new principal.  We are a diverse, caring, Catholic school for the St. John XXIII of St. Mary and St. Nicholas Parish Community, within the Archdiocese of Chicago.  Our school has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.   If you or someone you know is interested in seeking a principal position in a PreK- 8th grade school please see the job description and application through the Applitrack website.  For questions, please contact Fr.  Jean-Philippe at  kklokpo@archchicago.org or Erin Claydon at emurphyclaydon@gmail.com.   Thank You! ​
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Meet our Priests

From Blaise Cardinal Cupich, Archbishop of the Chicago
 
Dear Father Lokpo,
 
Upon presentation by your Provincial Superior, the Reverend Ruffino Exama, MCCJ and pursuant to the requirements of canon law and our regulations, I am pleased to confirm your appointment as Pastor of Saint Nicholas-Saint Mary Parish, 806 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, effective July 1, 2022 in accordance with canon 969, you are granted the appropriate faculties of the Archdiocese of Chicago for the duration of your assignment at Saint Nicholas-Saint Mary Parish.

 
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​Father Jean Philippe Koudjo Kunegbodzi Lokpo, Pastor
 
Fr. Jean Philippe, born in Togo (West Africa), was ordained a priest on December 18, 2010, after studying Theology at Catholic Theological Union. He served in the Comboni Missionaries Province of South Africa from 2011 to 2019. He then did a Spiritual Renewal course in Rome and was assigned to the North American Province in 2021. Fr. Jean Philippe speaks English, French, Italian and a South African language.
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​​Father José Manuel Sanchez Ortiz, Associate Pastor
 
Father José Ortiz, born in Cardenas in the Diocese of Tabasco (Mexico), was ordained a priest on August 21, 1999. He also studied theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He served in Mexico (1999-2005) in the Province of Central America (2006-2015), Mexico (2015-2019), Sabbatical in Rome (2019-2020). He was assigned to the North American Province from July 1, 2021. He speaks English, Spanish, and Italian.



Worship With Us

Thank you for celebrating with us at St. Nicholas Parish. We offer many convenient daily and weekend Mass options at St. Nicholas Church and Chapel, both in-person and online on our YouTube page. Please visit our Mass Schedule page for more information. We look forward to seeing you!
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Renew My Church in Evanston

On January 29, 2022, the Renew My Church decision by Cardinal Cupich was delivered to the parishioners of the Evanston parishes and the students and associates of Sheil Catholic Center. Please review the decree in English and Spanish below. Please see our Renew My Church page for more information about Renew My Church and to watch the recording of the decision announcement.
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Get Involved With United Catholic Youth Ministries

United Catholic Youth Ministries (UCYM) is a regional parish-based ministry in Evanston that serves youth, young adults, and families in the parishes of St. Athanasius and St. Joan of Arc, St. Mary and St. Nicholas, and St. Athanasius and Pope John XXIII schools. The UCYM Center and Office are located on the St. Nicholas Parish campus.
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“Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with coloured flowers and herbs” In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.  -- From the encyclical "Laudato Sí"
​by Pope Francis

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St. John XXIII Parish

​St. Nicholas Campus

806 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Fax: 847.864.7810
Phone:  847.864.1185

St. Mary Campus
1012 Lake Street
Evanston, IL 60201
​Phone: 847.864.0333

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