The Rev. David Simonetti, right, gathers with other clergy and parishioners during a recent dedication of a chapel at St. Florian Catholic Church in Hegewisch. Simonetti is pastor of a church that had seen its share of recent challenges, but his efforts may be re-energizing the parish. “More people are coming back to church, hearing about him and the fact he reaches out,” said Adrienne Bonczek, a longtime parishioner who is active in the church. “He treats everyone like a brother and sister.”