The relationship between St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville and St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Aurora is a twinning partnership rooted in shared Catholic mission and community-outreach goals.

This parish link allows both communities to deepen their witness to the Gospel by working in solidarity rather than isolation. Through the partnership, parishioners at St. Thomas engage with the needs and opportunities at St. Nicholas, raising awareness within their own community about the wider realities of mission and service within the broader region. For St. Nicholas, the connection means not only a friendly peer parish nearby but also a spiritual companion—another parish community standing in support, prayer, and shared Christian purpose.

For members of St. Thomas, this relationship fosters growth in faith and community. It helps parishioners move beyond their own boundaries to live more fully into the call to neighbor-love, justice and hospitality. By reflecting on and participating in a twinning partnership, parishioners see faith translated into relational action—where connection, support and mutual accompaniment become part of what it means to belong to the greater Church. At St. Nicholas, the relationship brings enriched connection, increased interaction and new perspectives that can aid in their own ministries and outreach efforts.

The partnership between St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Nicholas exemplifies how two parish communities can collaborate, learn from one another and become more effective in living out the Catholic faith together. It stands as an example of how local parishes—even within the same geographic region—can build bridges of friendship, service and mission, reinforcing the truth that no parish exists in isolation but always as part of the wider Body of Christ.