Year of the Eucharist

Pilgrimage Churches

The following parishes have been selected as diocesan pilgrimage churches in honor of the Year of the Eucharist. They are places to go to pray, especially during times of Eucharistic Adoration. That is when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and people can adore Christ, who is truly present – body, soul and divinity – under the appearance of the consecrated Eucharistic host. The host usually rests in a vessel called a monstrance, which sits on the altar during adoration. Perpetual Adoration takes place 24 hours a day, except when Mass is celebrated in the adoration space. The times listed here also include times the churches or chapels are open to the public.

A Plenary Indulgence, remitting temporal punishment due to sin has been granted by the Vatican for visits to these pilgrimage churches during the Year of the Eucharist if three conditions are met. See this explanation. 

Ashkum  - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

208 N. Second St., perpetual adoration in the church seven days a week; after dark knock on church door for admittance.

Beaverville  - Saint Mary Parish

67308 St. Charles St., adoration on first Fridays, 3-4 p.m. The parish is open most days from sunrise to sunset, but please call (815) 435-2432 before a visit to be certain.

Braidwood - Immaculate Conception Parish

110 S. School St., adoration chapel, in the parish hall, open daily from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Carol Stream -Corpus Christi Parish 

1415 W. Lies Rd., adoration in the church on first Fridays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Coal City - Assumption Parish

245 S. Kankakee St., perpetual adoration in chapel attached to and south of rectory, open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., daily.

Darien - National Shrine of the Little Flower

1313 Frontage Rd., shrine open daily, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organized group pilgrimage programs are available.

Downers Grove - Saint Mary of Gostyn Parish

444 Wilson St., perpetual adoration in chapel.

Elmhurst - Visitation Parish

779 S. York St., perpetual adoration in chapel.

Frankfort - Saint Anthony Parish

7659 W. Sauk Trail, perpetual adoration.

Gilman - Immaculate Conception/ Our Lady of Guadalupe

224 N. Secor St., Blessed Sacrament Chapel, located next to the grotto, is open 24/7.            

Hinsdale - Saint Isaac Jogues Parish

306 W. Fourth St., perpetual adoration in chapel located behind church.

Joliet - Cathedral of Saint Raymond

604 N. Raynor Ave.; Cathedral open Monday through Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Joliet - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

205 E. Jackson St. (church), 405 Irving St. (original chapel). Call (815) 727-7187 before visiting. Church open during Mass only; chapel open Thursday afternoons.

Joliet - Saint Jude Parish

2212 McDonough St., adoration daily in the church from 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 2–10 p.m.

Joliet - Saint Mary Nativity Parish

706 N. Broadway St., daily adoration in the church from 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Kankakee - Saint Patrick Parish

428 S. Indiana Ave., church open Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon; Sundays, 7-11 a.m. Adoration occurs in the church on Thursdays, noon – 7 p.m.

Lisle - Saint Joan of Arc Parish

820 Division St., perpetual adoration chapel in parish office building.

Lombard - Divine Mercy Polish Mission

21 W. 411 Sunset Ave., exposition on Fridays following 9 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m.

Lombard - Sacred Heart Parish

114 S, Elizabeth St., perpetual adoration in chapel.

Naperville - Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

2220 Lisson Road. Perpetual adoration chapel is open to public, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day.

Naperville - Saints Peter and Paul Parish

36 N. Ellsworth St. perpetual adoration chapel in St. Paul Center, 5 North Brainard.

Plainfield - Saint Mary Immaculate Parish

129 S. Division St. (Route 59), perpetual adoration chapel in north wing of church building.

Saint Anne - Saint Anne Parish

230 N. Sixth Ave. The church is open daily, but call first for hours. Tours are welcome with prior notice.

Westmont - Holy Trinity Parish    

111 S. Cass Ave., perpetual adoration in chapel, enter off Richmond St., open 5 a.m. -10 p.m. daily.