Legacy. Community. Future.

OUR CAMPAIGN FOR SAINT CLEMENT

Now is

the time

Welcome to our Legacy. Community. Future. capital campaign!

Now is the time to come together as a parish family to build upon the legacy of those who came before us, strengthen our community, and invest in the future. We ask everyone to partner with us in this transformative effort, not only to reconstruct our beloved Dome, but also to provide needed funds to support our growing church ministry programs as well as our record school enrollment. This campaign will help ensure our parish and school continue to thrive for generations to come. Together, we can create a lasting impact through the love of Christ and the power of community. Join us on this journey—your commitment today will shape our tomorrow.

Campaign Priorities

  • LEGACY


    Renovating and upgrading our spaces to ensure our church and school can continue to grow and flourish

    $4.8 million - see update below

  • COMMUNITY


    Expanding our impact and reach across our city through increased support for our ministries, programs, and people

    $1 million

  • FUTURE


    Investing in our school through an academic excellence fund that will support our teachers and staff and enhance the student experience

    $5 million

Learn more

We invite you to view our videos below to learn more about each part of our campaign:
Legacy, Community, and Future.

LEGACY

COMMUNITY

FUTURE

Vision

To deepen our community’s faith and enhance our school’s excellence through investments in our facilities and staff.

  Goal  

   100%   

household participation

   $10.8    

   million   

Update on Our Fundraising Goal - January 2025

As we continue our restoration efforts, we encountered some unexpected challenges. While the dome restoration was completed ahead of schedule, we discovered significant structural issues with the four roofs supporting the dome. After careful consultation with experts and the Archdiocese, we have determined that addressing these issues is essential for the safety and integrity of the church. As a result, to cover the $800,000 needed for these critical repairs, we are increasing our fundraising goal from $10 million to $10.8 million. Your continued support is vital to preserving our beloved church for future generations.

Updates

Actual Giving:

$5,870,982.81

Total Commitments
+ Expected Gifts:

$9,713,258

Number of Households Participating:

441
Goal by end of 2025: 600
Overall goal: 1,000

Fr. Peter Wojcik, Pastor

“This is our moment to ensure that Saint Clement continues our legacy, builds community, and thinks boldly about our future.”

View our online booklet below for more information on

Allocation of Funds | Planning Your Gift | Ways to Give | FAQs and more!

Jim Hoeg, Campaign Chair

“We have the important opportunity and responsibility to ensure that our parish will continue to be a spiritual pillar in the community for generations to come.”

Campaign Prayer

One of the greatest gifts you can give is your prayers. Please continue to pray for the success of our campaign and the future of Saint Clement!

Come Holy Spirit
and fill the hearts of your people
gathered beneath our beautiful dome.
We thank you for the abundant blessings
you have given to our vibrant community
who have come together inthis space to pray and worship. As we seek to continue your legacy,
we ask that you give us wisdom,
courage, and perseverance
to build a future in our parish and school
where all feel they belong and are loved.
May this Campaign inspire us to be
faithful stewards of your mission
and generous in our service.
We make our prayer in the name of Jesus our Lord!
Amen.

Saint Clement, pray for us!

Why We Give

We invite you to learn why these members of our parish family give to our Legacy. Community. Future. capital campaign.

Written testimonies

“After the first mass back at Saint Clement, I remember thinking, ‘I’m home!’- Andrya Smith

“Saint Clement has provided such an incredible way for me to explore and grow my relationship with God over the last three years.” - Gabby Biltz

“We have witnessed so many ways that the Holy Spirit is working through Saint Clement Parish to bring people closer to the Lord and we feel blessed that God has invited us to play a part in the plans that He has”
- Marco & Christina Oropeza

“Saint Clement is the spiritual foundation upon which Paula and I have built our marriage, raised our daughters, and envisioned our future. It is the primary reason we chose to make our home in Chicago” - Larry & Paula Quinn

“I really believe Saint Clement will be desperately needed in the future in ways we probably don’t fully understand, just like past generations did not understand what we would need today.” - Marnie McHale

“Saint Clement has given us so much more than we could have hoped for. It has provided a place of growth, connection, and faith for our children and a foundation of community for our family.” - Hans & Kim Montgomery

“We have been so blessed to have an extended family at Clement who care so deeply about our children.” - Mary Grace and Kyle Glascott

The teachers go above and beyond, the administration is constantly striving to make our school the best it can be, and the families we have gotten to know have become just that: family.- Tracy & Joe Michaels

This community surrounds you with good, supportive people, and that fosters the growth of more good people.
- Rachel & Mike Kirsh

Read their full testimonies below:

Now is the time

Thank you for your support of the
Legacy. Community. Future. campaign
for Saint Clement Parish

Reserve your Legacy Brick

Another way to support this campaign is by purchasing one of the original bricks from our magnificent dome. Help us lay the foundation for our future by purchasing a small memento of our past!

Reserve your Legacy Brick here.