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Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

Diocese of Rockford

Directions

Address

15406 W. Creek Valley Road
East Dubuque, IL 61025

About Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in East Dubuque, Illinois is a close-knit rural parish in the Diocese of Rockford that partners with neighboring St. Mary Parish for shared sacramental programs and an annual Corpus Christi Procession. The parish hosts a St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, Wednesday evening Rosary, a Holy Hour after morning Mass, and active lay societies — the Holy Name Society for men and the St. Anne Society for women — alongside Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for children.


Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in East Dubuque, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Rockford. The parish offers Mass 4 times per week, including Sunday at 9:30 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9:30 AM

Wednesday

8 AM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

4 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

3 PM - 3:45 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA

Adults

(563) 543-2252

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

K-1

(815) 747-3221

1st Reconciliation and Communion

Weekly classes; 6 parenting classes required

(815) 747-3221

Religious Education

Schedule: Wednesday, 6:15 PM–7:15 PM, weekly

Wednesday nights 6:15-7:15pm September to May; hybrid classroom and family activities

(563) 580-7116 · williamskathy@gmail.com

Vacation Bible School

grades K-5

(563) 580-7116

Family Catechesis

grades 3-6

(815) 747-3221

Confirmation

grades 7-8

Schedule: weekly

Weekly classes for 7-8 grade Confirmation prep

(815) 747-3221

Youth Ministry

Youth Group

grades 4-12

(815) 747-3221

Bible Study

Spring Bible Study

Adults

Schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, weekly

(815) 747-3221

Men's Groups

Knights of Columbus - St Mary

adult men 18+

(815) 747-3221

Women's Groups

Altar and Rosary Society - St Mary

adult women 18+

(815) 747-3221

Other Ministries

Pickleball

Schedule: Tuesday, 7 PM–9 PM, weekly

Pickleball Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Wed/Fri mornings

(815) 747-3221

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church?

Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Friday.

When is confession at Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church?

Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church?

Yes, Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church located?

Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church is located at 15406 W. Creek Valley Road, East Dubuque, IL 61025. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.