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Welcome to the Parish of Saint John Paul II in Kankakee, Illinois! Established on July 1, 2017, and built upon the legacy of the parishes of St. Rose, St. Teresa, and St. Martin of Tours, our mission, by the grace of God, is to bring Christ to everyone and everyone to Christ. From our celebration of the sacraments, Masses, liturgies,  and devotions to our faith formation program, food pantry, free medical clinic, clothing closet, and other ministries and apostolates, we endeavor to respond to our Lord's call to build up His Kingdom and form a community that joyfully proclaims the Good News. Jesus Christ is at the heart of our parish, Surrounded by the Blessed Mother and the communion of saints, and inspired by the holy example of our patron, Saint John Paul II, we strive to be a holy and joyful family in faith.