Southside Parish Renewal

If you are able to donate time or services (speaking Spanish, dental work, medical care, etc.) Please call the St. Barnabas rectory and ask for Patrick McGowan 773-779-1166.

To purchase material needs please go to

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4ba4a62ca6f49-sprfamily#/

The four parishes of St. Barnabas, St. John Fisher, St. Cajetan and Christ the King have chosen to live the gospel by accompanying a family of five from Venezuela.  This mother, father, and their three sons have survived a treacherous journey and have arrived to begin a new life in Chicago.  We will walk with this family for six months and lend our financial and spiritual support.  Your donations will pay rent, buy groceries, and help them build a new life.  Your time is needed to help them navigate schools, find health care, learn English, and adjust to a new community and culture. 

Thousands of men, women and children seeking asylum have arrived in Chicago since the fall of 2022.  This sudden and unexpected influx of asylum seekers presents a challenge to all Catholic disciples of Jesus Christ. Catholic Charities has been at the forefront of welcoming and assisting our new neighbors and is seeking our help. They have set up a program for parishes to help asylum seekers reestablish their lives. Catholic Charities will walk alongside us as take this journey with the family. 

Thank you for your donation!