Sharing Parish
Sharing Parish
The Archdiocese of Chicago asks parishes to partner with other parishes through the Parish Sharing Program. Through this program, we are able to share gifts of financial, spiritual and human support. Starting February 2026 we will be partnered with St. Mary Magdalene. Saint Mary Magdalene Parish is the combined communities of the former St. Benedict Parish (Blue Island), St. Peter Claver Mission (Robbins) and St. Walter Parish (Chicago). Although the parish name is new, the communities share a rich history that stretches back to the 1860s.
It was Mary Magdalene who first brought the Good News of the Resurrection. She who assisted Jesus in his ministry through sharing her resources and stood at the cross at his darkest hour, was chosen to be the first witness of His glorious Resurrection. She is the “Apostle to the Apostles” and a model of Christian witness for our day and age. With our support, St. Mary Magdalene in turn supports its local community through their food pantry. To find out more about how you can help strengthen and grow the bond of sharing, please check out Holy Family on the web at https://www.stmarymagdaleneparish.org