St. Thomas of Villanova Church is a Catholic parish, located at the southwest corner of Anderson and Williams in Palatine, Illinois. The parish was formed in the early 1960s, by a group of dedicated believers. A school was built on the property in 1962, and a new activity center was built and dedicated in 2003. The current pastor is Fr. Tom Rzepiela. The people of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Parish are united by Baptism and empowered by the Spirit. The commitment is to proclaim God’s love by: - fostering a community open to all - worshiping, working and celebrating together - serving the spiritual and material needs of all - spreading the Gospel through personal witness The parish goal is to share gifts and each other in the name of Jesus. The web site is http://www.stov.org.