Holy Family is a vibrant Catholic community in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, home to nearly 4,000 families and 15,000 members. While we’re a large parish, many of our groups gather in smaller, more intimate settings. Our worship is meaningful, musical, and reflective. We’re known for our warm welcome, compassionate outreach, innovative education, and a deep commitment to living the Gospel with courage and joy.

Our Mission
To empower all to experience New Life in Christ through sacramental living, transformative worship, lifelong spiritual growth, and service to others.

This mission guides everything we do:
• Sacramental Living: Centered on the Eucharist, our deepest expression of identity and hope in Christ.
• Transformative Worship: Spirit-filled, contemporary liturgies that inspire and deepen faith.
• Lifelong Spiritual Growth: Faith formation for all ages, rooted in creativity and curiosity.
• Service to Others: Compassion in action—supporting the sick, grieving, and those in need with love and dedication.

Our Story
Holy Family was founded in 1984 to serve a growing suburban community with a fresh, contemporary spirit. Our first Mass was celebrated at Fremd High School before our church building was dedicated in 1988.

Under the leadership of our founding pastor, Rev. Medard Laz, and later Rev. Pat Brennan, the parish grew rapidly—expanding ministries, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of our community. Father Pat’s vision added more than 1,000 families, over 100 ministries, and nearly tripled our campus space.

Since 2009, Rev. Terence M. Keehan has led Holy Family into a new era of growth. With a background in organizational development and pastoral leadership, Fr. Terry spearheaded the Our Families, Our Faith, Our Future campaign, raising over $4 million to enhance our campus and strengthen ministries. His vision has empowered lay leadership and enriched the parish’s mission.

Each year, more than 100 new families join Holy Family, drawn to our spirit of welcome, purpose, and community.

The Cross of New Life
Installed in 1997, the Cross of New Life is a powerful symbol of our faith and mission. Sculpted by Ernest Caballero in clear acrylic, it depicts the risen Christ breaking free from the cross, arms outstretched in compassion. It is the largest acrylic sculpture ever created and serves as a visual invitation to encounter Christ’s love, light, and promise of new life.