Fr Larry at ICSJ Parish made our wedding absolutely hands down the most amazing ceremony ever. We got married months ago and people are still telling us how it was the best catholic mass they have ever been to!! I love ICSJ so much - the only catholic parish I have gone to that truly makes me feel like I am at home read more

My wife and I got married at ICSJ and had such a great experience. The wedding ministry team was super helpful from the start and made the whole process really easy. They were always quick to answer our questions and guided us through everything so we felt prepared and relaxed on the big day. The ceremony itself was beautiful and really personal from Father Larry Lisowski. A lot of our guests told us afterwards how much they loved the church and how meaningful the Mass felt. If you're looking for a parish to get married at, we definitely recommend ICSJ. It was the perfect place for us and we're so grateful for the experience! read more

My husband and I got married at St. Joseph's Church and could not recommend it enough! Fr. Larry made everyone feel welcome and we received so many compliments from our guests on the service. The church is beautiful and great for pictures. The staff was also super helpful throughout the planning process. read more

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I cannot recommend enough getting married at St. Joseph's. We were so thrilled with the experience here. Father Larry is an incredible priest who takes the time to personalize the ceremony. Our guests could not stop talking about how great he was! This church feels like home and we have become parishioners since going through the marriage process here read more

Father Larry and the ICSJ staff were incredible for my wife and I's wedding back in February. They were extremely responsive and assisted us throughout the whole process for everything we needed. People are still talking to us about the impression Father Larry left on them during the mass. Our wedding felt complete because of Father Larry and ICSJ! read more

Absolute gem of a community. Beautiful church, service and the music is amazing. I've had four children baptized by Fr Larry and feel lucky to have done so. Very welcoming to all and an hour mass goes by very fast! My only wish is that we could attend more often- but with four children, well you know how that goes.... :) read more

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We looked at many churches for our wedding day, and St. Joseph exceeded expectations. First off, the wedding coordinator, Jutta, is very kind and extremely responsive. She will keep you organized and make sure you have everything planned for the big day. Our music coordinator, Joan, was also fantastic and helpful when planning our music program. And, WOW, we loved Father Larry. He made our ceremony feel so personal - many of our guests commented on how much they loved our ceremony. Another benefit of the church is that they do not have a preset list of vendors or other restrictions, which was not the case at other churches. We highly recommend this beautiful, historic church for your wedding day! read more

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Thank you and your staff for the special wedding ceremony for Meredith and Josh at St. Joseph Church on Saturday. Please give our warm regards to Father Larry for his time to prepare the bride and groom, and who captivated all during the ceremony and personalized it in such special and beautiful ways. Whether Catholic or not, everyone felt the faith, love and blessings of our Lord throughout the ceremony. Sending all the best and have a good summer! Kathy S, Mother of the Bride read more

My husband and I got married at St. Joseph and had a lovely experience working with Father Larry and the staff. The church is beautiful and the entire ceremony planning process was easy thanks to Jutta and team. I highly recommend getting married at (and attending) St. Joseph! read more

We had such a beautiful ceremony at Immaculate Conception St. Joseph Parish. Father Larry made everyone feel very welcome in church. Father Larry and Jutta, the events coordinator, were easy to work with and extremely helpful throughout this process. Not to mention, this parish is STUNNING. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get married in Chicago! read more

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St. Joseph Church is the most absolute perfect church for a wedding in the Chicagoland area!!! ICSJ is not only one of the most beautiful churches in the Chicagoland area, but the team there made wedding planning an absolute breeze. They were so flexible and understanding during COVID and having to change our date around, and they really tried to personalize our experience. We loved working with Father Larry and he made our ceremony so special and memorable. I can't recommend them enough! read more

My fiancé and I moved to Chicago in December and started looking for a catholic church that we would like to get married in. Every Sunday we went to a different church around the downtown area until we finally found what we were looking for...a beautiful church, with a community feel, and amazing priests/sermons. St.Joseph's is definitely a hidden gem!! The following sums up St. Joseph's church: Beautiful! - The outside of this church is very deceiving because of it's modern look. Once you walk through the front doors you will be in awe. Inside a huge beautiful cathedral. It's absolutely gorgeous. Great Priest --- Fr. Larry is amazing! He is very personable, remembers everyone by name, and most importantly delivers great sermons. We take something away from every mass we attend. Amazing Music --- The music is awesome. It's not traditional, boring church music. It's very modern, with a great rhythm and beat. Community Feel --- Fr. Larry is a big reason this church has a sense of community. Once he found out we were new to the area and church, he immediately introduce us to other parishioners and gave us a warm welcome. There are coffee and donuts after the 11 am mass in the gathering area, which allows you to get to know other parishioners. Historic ---- St. Joseph's happens to be one of the oldest churches in Chicago. In the 70's, the front of the church collapsed and was reconstructed with a more modern look, which makes it very deceiving when you drive past it. Once inside, you'll see a beautiful cathedral with such great detail. Free Parking & Easily Accessible ---- Do I have to say more? This is not something that's easy to find in Chicago. St.Joseph's has it own school and parking lot across the street that is free for parishioners on Sundays. Flexible Mass Times --- St.Joseph's also has a sister church called Immaculate Conception a couple blocks away. It is much smaller and is attached to its school. Between the two churches you have a lot of different mass times to pick and choose from. We absolutely love it here, and you will too! We can't wait to get married at St.Joseph's next Spring. If your new to Chicago and looking for a great Catholic church, trust me....this is the one! :) read more

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Getting married at ICSJ was a dream. Jutta was amazing to work with and so responsive. And Father Larry blew us away with our ceremony. He is an incredibly kind person and made our ceremony feel intimate and special. We received so many compliments! The church is stunning and we didn't even have to add any decor. ICSJ is flexible to work with and they let you bring in your own vendors. The organ was a beautiful touch! read more

We hosted our wedding at ICSJ and cannot thank their team enough for the guidance, support, encouragement, and advice provided throughout engagement and marriage. In addition to all the great people we met at ICSJ, the church is beautiful. ICSJ has a dedicated support team to weddings and they are absolutely phenomenal. Allie and the wedding team proactively reached out at regular intervals and provided us checklists and deadlines. Their team is almost like a full wedding planner and coordinator for everything related to your ceremony. Allie and her team have so much experience, they are able to guide and encourage you on all the minor details that may be important to you on your big day. We worke Fr. Frank, who presided over our wedding, and he included a very memorable and personal homily that we'll cherish the rest of our lives. Planning through the Covid changing circumstances was difficult and we are so blessed that we worked with ICSJ. They found creative ways to help our guests remain safe (by distancing one every other pew) and keep the ceremony as routine as possible. ICSJ was extremely accommodating, Allie was very accessible throughout the entire process, and we are so grateful for ICSJ support. If you would like to partner with a group that eases the planning process for you and encourages you along the way, I 100% recommend this church and team! read more

My wife and I were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in September 2022, and we had a wonderful experience. Fr. Larry and the staff are delightful to work with, and our wedding day went off without a hitch. The church is absolutely stunning, and I highly recommend St. Joseph to any couple looking for a church for their wedding! read more

My whole wedding experience at St. Joseph Church was amazing! Sam was super quick to respond to me and even emailed me during her maternity leave; above and beyond! Fr Larry was incredible. He is so easy going and really makes you feel comfortable. At mass, he makes us smile and at the wedding he kept everything personal, interesting and sweet. We couldn't have been happier! Lastly, the church is absolutely stunning. I learned that it is the third oldest Catholic Church in the city and the history is really amazing. After the wedding, our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the church was and how great Fr Larry was. Thank you St Joseph crew for making our day as special as possible! read more

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I love this church for so many reasons. First, my fiance was looking for a church to be a parishioner of (he converted several years back and had not found a church he felt he wanted to belong to). Second, we wanted to find a beautiful Catholic church in the city to get married at and also become regular members, especially since I wasn't too crazy about getting married at my mom's church. From the moment we stepped into St. Joseph's I knew this was it. Talking to Fr. Pat Lee sealed the deal for us. I'm not an overly emotional person, but I actually cried when I told my fiance this church is all we've been looking for. Did I already mention that St. Joseph is a beautiful church? From the outside, it looks like an austere and fairly "modern" looking building. However, when you walk inside it is totally different - traditional but not overly ornate. The stained-glass windows are GORGEOUS, and they recently renovated the interior back to its original beauty. While it looks like it could be a cathedral, it's a cozy size where you don't feel little and lost in the pews. The church members are very diverse in all aspects (this was important to us). The music director does a fabulous job with the music. Of all the Catholic churches I've ever been to, this is the first I've come across where the choir not only plays/sings your typical church music style, but they also play/sing songs in the blues, jazz, gospel, african, etc. styles. Last but not least, Fr. Pat and Fr. Ron are very friendly and approachable. Fr. Pat is there every Sunday before mass to personally greet everyone when you walk in...even at the times he's not leading the mass. He knows me by name even from the second time I went to mass there. Overall, it's been a blessing finding this church. The fact that we live in the 'burbs and drive all the way into the city to go to mass speaks for itself how happy we are with this parish. read more

Awesome church for a wedding. The full experience was very easy, friendly, and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

My wife and I were married here in March and we can't say enough good things about it. It's a beautiful church and the ceremony was everything we wanted. The true gem of the whole experience was Father Larry. He is so engaging and we felt he really cared about us and our ceremony. I can tell you that so many people at the reception and after commented on how much they enjoyed listening to Father Larry speak. And the real testament to how much I like him and the church is that we continue to go to his mass on Sundays. Before our wedding we tended to only go to mass on the holidays. But since getting married in March we have been regular attendees. Father Larry's mass are light and enjoyable. Not preachy and boring as so many of the mass we attended growing up. read more

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I have been a member of Immaculate Conception St. Joseph Parish for four years now. After getting engaged, I knew I wanted my wedding to be at St. Joseph with Fr. Larry performing the ceremony because I have really enjoyed attending Masses and other events at the Parish. The entire process and wedding day was wonderful. Allie, the wedding coordinator, did a fantastic job of organizing everything for us and keeping us well informed of each step we needed to take to prepare for our wedding. When we had a change of plans due to the Covid situation, Fr. Larry and the parish graciously offered to still perform a full ceremony for us on our original wedding day. We are so glad we went this route because the wedding was even more wonderful than we could have imagined. Allie provided plenty of information ahead of time so we felt prepared, and Fr. Larry guided us through the entire ceremony. He engaged our family who attended and made it such a memorable day for us. In addition, Kate, the music director, played the piano and sang beautifully, making the ceremony even more special. She was also very helpful and organized in choosing our music for our wedding day. Finally, St. Joseph church is incredibly beautiful, and we know we will have beautiful photos of our day. I highly recommend having your wedding at St. Joseph! read more

St Joseph's is THE most incredible church for weddings - if you're thinking about getting married here, don't hesitate! Jutta and the whole the wedding team really made the whole process not just smooth, but incredibly special. Our guests could not stop commenting at how wonderful the church was, how beautiful the ceremony was, and how much they loved Father Larry. Thank you guys for all that you do, and for making this special day that much more amazing for us. We are SO blessed to have found you guys!! read more

Where do I start . . . St. Joseph from the start of our search for the perfect catholic church for our May 2014 wedding was fantastic and welcoming! My husband and I live in California and only took 2 trips before our wedding to finalize all our plans. Chicago is my husbands home town, why we decided to marry in Chicago. We were gratefully referred to St. Josephs by Wanda from Assumption. From our 1st interaction with Amanda at the front desk to our last meeting with Father Larry via face time they made our planning very easy, thank you! St. Joseph Church - We fell in love with all the detail of this historic church. When you walk in you are taken back by its beauty. Father Larry - Very easy to work with, thankful he was able to meet with us via face time after we completed our marriage classes. Such a blessing. Mary St. Joe's Music director - Mary and her angelic voice, great to work with. She met with me to decide on our music then also met again to practice with our vocalist. Thank you for your time & voice! All our guest (local & out of town) were impressed with St. Joseph's, it's beauty and Father Larry's mass. It was great that St. Joseph had free parking and was close to our wedding reception at the Sear Tower. When in town we will make sure to stop by and visit, attend mass. St. Joseph is perfect! read more

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I was introduced to Father Larry and St Joseph's Church when I was in Chicago for my sister's wedding. The church was a beautiful and special setting for the ceremony and it was clear that Father Larry had made a genuine effort to get to know my sister and brother-in-law, and was therefore able to include a lot of personal anecdotes throughout the mass. While I've not been what you would call a devote Catholic, I would certainly consider St Joseph's a safe and welcoming place for anyone looking to reconnect with the church and attend a parish who truly understands how to relate the gospel message to modern times. read more

Attended 4:00pm Christmas Eve service. Great to see so many children involved with the service. The service was upbeat and inspiring. Santa came while we sang Silent Night and he kneeled in front of nativity scene. At end of some he left and rang his bells. Very cool. Met a WWII veteran named Rich. Wish I asked him his last name. He is an awesome gentleman. read more

We recently were married by Father Larry at St. Joseph Church in November, and we cannot imagine having our important day anywhere else! ICSJ and our ceremony was so personal, warm, and welcoming. There were even moments during the ceremony where he recognized special guests that had traveled far to be with us or had been a special part of our story, and we'll never forget it! Countless guests came up to us afterwards telling us it was their favorite wedding mass they have ever attended. Allie, our wedding coordinator, was so helpful, organized, and accommodating. She made the entire process for us seamless, and was so responsive on email! It took the stress out of the whole experience and made it just really exciting and special. On top of it all, the church is absolutely beautiful and we really didn't add much additional decor at all. We couldn't believe how amazing our family and ceremony photos turned out. Cannot say enough great things about ICSJ, Allie, and Father Larry and definitely recommend getting married at St. Joseph Church! read more

Getting married at the St. Joseph Catholic Church was the easiest decision in the wedding planning process. From start to finish, everything went smoothly, Allie (church coordinator) was beyond helpful and Father Larry put us at ease at each gathering. The Church speaks for itself, absolutely stunning. Wish we could do it all over again! read more

My husband & I moved to Chicago a couple years ago & we found St. Joseph's on Yelp & have been coming here ever since! We even got married here last June! It was a beautiful ceremony & the staff were so helpful. Fr. Larry Lisowski presided our wedding & we still get wonderful comments about our ceremony. Both Fr. Larry's are amazing & make you feel so at home. Both priests are amazing speakers & their homilies really stick with you the whole week. The church also is gorgeous. We highly recommend this church! read more

This Church is not friendly or open. Even when Father Sebastian was there they were unfriendly. He was a nice and loving priest, but he just could not connect to newer members. I have heard it has changed, but there is too much hipocracy here for my liking. read more

Looking for a place to worship where there is an unmistakable sense of community and reverence? Join us at St. Joseph's on Orleans. Our community is a mixed diversity of loyal old and new parishioners who have weathered it all and are still coming to the loving community of St. Joseph's. We are excited about our "new neighborhood" and new possibilities. Come and worship with us west of LaSalle Street. Sky's the limit as we move forward together. I drive in from the burbs on Sunday and so do many others. Along with our new "locals" we look forward to a growing faith community on the move! Community of love and diversity, REALLY great liturgy/music at the 11:00! read more

We've been parishioners for several years and recently our daughter was married here. From the start we liked the simple relevant Masses. Add to that two of the most sincere dynamic priests I've met (not to mention a terrific music program) and you've got a perfect worship experience!! Next the wedding...you'll not find a more user friendly wedding experience. The team at ICSJ goes to great lengths to ensure a smooth, beautiful, meaningful ceremony!! And while St Joseph's beauty always stuns me, it photographs even better! read more

What a great church and father Larry is the best! I would recommend this church to anyone looking for a beautiful church with the community feel! read more

Beautiful Catholic Church in Old Town! The parish is extremely diverse and loving. Truly all are welcome here! The church is the perfect size (not too big, not too small) and the interior is beautiful. Fr Larry and McBrady have different styles, but both give some of the best homilies I have heard. There are several different ministries and volunteer opportunities to get involved in. If you live in the Old Town area or are visiting from out of town and are looking for a Catholic Church that friendly and welcoming, I highly recommend St. Joseph! read more

Beautiful gothic style church. Friendly, diverse congregation. Strong sense of community. Both pastors, Father Larry Lisowski and Father Larry McBrady, give excellent, relevant sermons. Fantastic music--uplifting and professional. Coffee and donuts offered after the 11:00 am mass. read more

My husband and I recently got married at St. Joseph. It was the best experience of the whole wedding planning process. They were extremely organized and communicated with us every step of the way. The whole ceremony ran smoothly and without a hitch! The church is obviously beautiful and the people are equally as wonderful! Your day will truly be special if you get married at St. Joseph. read more

We have been coming to St. Joseph's for years, and we love it! Some of the reasons: - The community is diverse and welcoming, and there are a lot of very nice people who attend. - The church is beautiful! Don't let the uninspiring exterior fool you. Once you step inside, it takes your breath away. - Fr. Larry, the pastor, is a great guy and his homilies are always engaging and thought-provoking. - Parking is free and convenient. If you are looking for a warm and inviting community, St. Joseph's is the place for you! read more

Wow! My son's wedding couldn't have been more beautiful and amazing! Fr. Larry and his wedding assistant made everyone so comfortable, relaxed and special. He brought calm and a personal feel to our service. As one-fourth of our guests were Jewish, Fr. Larry knew to do a wedding liturgy instead of a full mass, made everyone, of every faith, feel welcome. I knew this was the church for us as soon as I entered the door to attend a Sunday mass. If you are looking for a parish to join, or a church venue for a wedding in the city...this is it. We walked away feeling blessed and welcomed. Fr. Larry is current, a great conversationalist in his homily, and aware of today's complicated world dynamics. He strengthens our faith...without us even knowing it is happening. read more

After we got engaged, my fiance and I were conflicted on what type of ceremony we wanted. Once we met with Father Larry, the choice was clear - we knew St. Joseph's was the right place for us. Unpretentious and a community feel was exactly what we wanted, and the cherry on top is the beautiful interior of the church that exceed our expectations. Wedding planning is always a challenge - you are constantly second guessing each decision you make (at least we were) - but St. Joseph's was a no brainer for us and a decision we could never regret! read more

We had our wedding at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in December 2018 and could have not had a better experience. The church itself is stunning, but Father Larry and his staff members truly made it a special experience. Allie helped us stay on track with our planning and made sure we had what we needed every step of the way. It was great to meet with Father Larry before our ceremony to get to know him. Our rehearsal was quick and easy and Father Larry assured us he would tell us everything we needed to do during the mass. He does many weddings at ICSJ, but makes each one personal and special. Our guests were laughing multiple times as Father Larry made a few jokes to keep everyone engaged in the ceremony. I was so glad our guests had a positive Catholic wedding mass experience. The music was also incredible. Kate was organized and has an easy form to fill out all music selections. We had Kate on the piano and also used the church's organ, which was beautiful. Thank you ICSJ for a wedding mass we will never forget! read more

This is a wonderfully diverse congregation that is very welcoming. The connection with the school makes it very family friendly and it is nice to see so many young families at mass. The music is good, the priests are relevant and it is a very welcome alternative to Holy Name. read more