About Us

You Belong Here

Whether you’ve been Catholic your whole life, are returning after time away, or are simply searching, you are welcome here at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. We are a joyful community learning to follow Jesus Christ and walking together in faith, one step at a time.

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What to Expect

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Reverent, joyful worship centered on the Eucharist
A welcoming community where no one is a stranger
A place for families, individuals, and seekers alike
Opportunities to grow, connect, and serve

Come as you are. There’s a place for you at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish.

Our Mission

Under Mary’s mantle, and with the guidance of the Holy Trinity, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament seeks to share God’s love by celebrating the sacraments, proclaiming the gospel, and serving the needs of all His children.

Our Vision

A community where Christ’s love is received, lived, and shared.

Our Values

These are the ways you’ll experience life in our parish:

Love — You are loved. We love as Christ loves—personally and sacrificially.

Knowledge — You will grow. We seek truth and grow in faith together.

Community — You belong. We foster a joyful, reverent, faith-filled community.

Service — You are sent. We live our faith through service to others.

Welcome — You are received. All are welcomed with dignity and warmth.

Meet the team

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish is led by people who are passionate about helping others grow in faith and feel at home.

TIMELINE

2020. On July 1, 2020, Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard united to form one Catholic faith community in Elk Grove Village. Fr. Dan Folwaczny was appointed the first pastor of the new community, and first Masses of the new parish were celebrated on Independence Day weekend. In mid-July, Fr. Louis Marthe Mboe joined the parish as Associate Pastor. On August 30, Cardinal Cupich and the Presbyteral Council affirmed the selection of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament as the new parish’s patron. Earlier in the year, on March 16th, Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard joined churches across the Archdiocese and nation in shuttering their doors for the first time ever in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic.
2019. Queen of the Rosary celebrated its 60th Anniversary with various events throughout the year including a Mass and parish picnic. St. Julian Eymard celebrated pastor emeritus, Fr. Leon Rezula’s Golden Jubilee in May. On June 1, 2019, the Grouping Feedback and Discernment team assembled by Fr. Fred Pesek, Pastor of Queen of the Rosary, and Fr. Brian Kean, Pastor of St. Julian Eymard, joined Blase Cardinal Cupich at a prayer service at St. Domitila in Hillside. The first team session of the Renew My Church Community Discernment and Decisions planning process was held on June 11th.
2018. St. Julian Eymard celebrated its 50th Anniversary with various events throughout the year including Mass celebrated by Blase Cardinal Cupich on August 5th, a parish picnic and banquet dinner.
2007. During the last week of July, Queen of the Rosary learned of the passing of pastor emeritus, Fr. Francis Cerniglia, and two days later of their current pastor, Fr. Arthur Fagan.
1989. After 30 years of dedicated service, the Sisters of the Resurrection departed Queen of the Rosary and the convent was converted to parish offices.
1984. Queen of the Rosary celebrated its 25th Anniversary with Mass celebrated by Cardinal Bernardin on October 7th.
1979. On May 3rd, Fr. John Dedek was appointed by Cardinal Cody to succeed Fr. Shea who had passed away in April following a short battle with cancer. In August, Fr. Dedek concelebrated the dedication of St. Julian Eymard with Cardinal Cody.
1978. On October 27th, the St. Julian Eymard community celebrated its first Masses in their permanent church facility, fulfilling a pledge campaign which began in 1976.
1973. The Blessed Sacrament Father’s of Notre Dame donated the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament statue which resides in the Marian Garden on the East side of St. Julian Eymard, as well as the statue of St. Peter Julian which was placed at the main entrance to the church.
1969. On May 23rd, Cardinal Cody dedicated the Queen of the Rosary Church.
1968. In May, a new parish in Elk Grove Village was formed, and Fr. James E. Shea was appointed Pastor. The first Masses of the new parish were celebrated on July 14, 1968.
1967. Construction on the present-day Queen of the Rosary Church began, and the Archdiocese purchased 11 acres of land across from Alexian Brothers Hospital, currently AMITA Health, to address the growing population on the West side of Elk Grove Village.
1959. Fr. John Ward Morrison is appointed by Albert Cardinal Meyer to establish a parish in the area just West of O’Hare Field and Queen of the Rosary was born. The first Mass of the new parish was celebrated on July 5th at 22 Forest Lane in Elk Grove Village, with the first Mass in Loretta Chapel being celebrated on October 25th. While driving through the village, Fr. Morrison noticed the large number of children and decided to build the school and chapel first.

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