St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Religious InstitutionsIllinois, United States201-500 Employees

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish, located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, is a large, vibrant, and historically significant faith community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Established in 1949, the parish has grown substantially from its original 97 founding families. Today, it serves more than 4,250 families across the communities of Lake Zurich, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, North Barrington, Kildeer, and Long Grove.

Ministry Center and Worship
The current church, dedicated in 1990, is a prominent structure seating nearly 900 people. The Ministry Center (2003) houses the Parish Pastoral Staff, Youth Ministry, Religious Education offices, and meeting spaces for the parish’s over 60 active ministries.

The community's mission is to be a Catholic faith family, proclaiming Christ’s teachings through love and service. The parish offers a variety of Mass times, including Saturday Vigil, and multiple Sunday Masses (with a live-streamed option), weekday services.

Educational Excellence
A cornerstone is St. Francis de Sales Catholic School (SFS), founded in 1956, which serves children in grades preschool through 8th grade. The school is committed to academic excellence and Christ-centered formation, demonstrated by its recognition as a two-time U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2007 and 2018). SFS also offers extensive Religious Education and sacramental preparation programs. The parish embodies the spirituality of its patron, St. Francis de Sales, encouraging members to "Live Jesus" by reflecting Christ in their words and deeds.

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