Who we are
Church of the Holy Ghost is a Roman Catholic Community of Faith that welcomes all those who seek to connect to Christianity no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Everyone is welcome to share in the love of the Lord.
We seek to make an impact for God here in Wood Dale by helping people understand the enduring messages of eternal love and hope given to us by God, His Son, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit.
We would love for you to join us on our journey as we explore our relationship with our Catholic faith and with Our Lord through worship, community and celebration.
"Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God."-Romans 15:7
We seek to make an impact for God here in Wood Dale by helping people understand the enduring messages of eternal love and hope given to us by God, His Son, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit.
We would love for you to join us on our journey as we explore our relationship with our Catholic faith and with Our Lord through worship, community and celebration.
"Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God."-Romans 15:7
Church Website
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. John Hornicak
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(630) 860-9482
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. John Hornicak
Leader Bio:
Bishop R. Daniel Conlon installed Fr. John Hornicak as Holy Ghost’s pastor on June 27, 2015.Father John was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. rev-john-hornicak He went to Catholic grade school and high school, and received his law degree from the John Marshall Law School in 1991. He went to Conception Seminary College and the University of St. Mary of the Lake- Mundelein Seminary and was ordained in 2003. Fr. John has served at St. Joseph in Downers Grove, St. Liborius in Steger, St. Lawrence in South Wilmington, and Sacred Heart in Kinsman before being assigned at Holy Ghost. He has also worked at the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese of Joliet as a Delegate of the Bishop. While at Holy Ghost Fr. John has overseen many capital improvements to our parish. He established the Capital Campaign, “Caring for Our Parish, Caring for One Another” which helped provide a new roof and skylights for our church, a repaved parking lot, a pay down of our old debt, and a beautiful new Tabernacle.
Parking
North side parking lot and South side parking lot on church grounds.
Holy Ghost Mass Times
Daily Mass:
Monday - Thursday at 8:30 am
First Friday of the month only 8:30am
Adoration:
Monday - Thursday at 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Rosary:
Monday - Thursday at 9:00 am
Thursday evenings 7:00 pm
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00pm - 3:45pm, or by appointment
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Monday - Thursday at 8:30 am
First Friday of the month only 8:30am
Adoration:
Monday - Thursday at 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Rosary:
Monday - Thursday at 9:00 am
Thursday evenings 7:00 pm
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:00pm - 3:45pm, or by appointment
It's been more than 10 months since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Faith Formation (5-11)
Under 18s:
Faith Formation (12-14)
Other activities & ministries
O.C.I.A. for ages 15 and up.
Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus
Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
Other information
"I would rather train twenty men to pray, than a thousand to preach; A minister's highest mission ought to be to teach his people to pray."
H. MacGregor
H. MacGregor
Holy Ghost listing was last updated on the 25th of May, 2023