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Catholic Churches in Kankakee, Illinois

St. John Paul II

Diocese of Joliet

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Address

907 South Ninth Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

About St. John Paul II

Established in 2017 from the merger of three historic Kankakee parishes — St. Rose, St. Teresa, and St. Martin of Tours — St. John Paul II carries on their legacy while extending its reach through bilingual English and Spanish Masses, a Traditional Latin Mass, a free medical clinic, a food pantry, and a clothing closet. Six Sunday Masses and daily morning worship reflect a parish earnestly living its mission of bringing Jesus to everyone in the Diocese of Joliet.


St. John Paul II is a Roman Catholic parish in Kankakee, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Joliet. The parish offers Mass 20 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM and 1 PM and 3 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1 PM
Spanish
3 PM
LatinLatin
5 PM

Monday

7:30 AM

Tuesday

7:30 AM
6 PM
Spanish

Wednesday

7:30 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin

Thursday

7:30 AM

Friday

7:30 AM
12 PM
LatinLatin
7 PM(First Fri.)
7 PM(First Friday Mass)
Spanish

Saturday

8 AM
9 AM(First Sat.)
LatinLatin
4:30 PM
6 PM
Spanish

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

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

5 PM - 5:45 PM

Thursday

5 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday

8 AM - 8:30 AM1st Friday
8 AM1st Friday of the Month

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM (First Friday of the month)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John Paul II?

St. John Paul II Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. John Paul II?

St. John Paul II confession times: Tuesday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Thursday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Friday 8 AM - 8:30 AM, 8 AM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John Paul II?

Yes, St. John Paul II celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 6 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John Paul II have daily Mass?

Yes, St. John Paul II offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM, 6 PM, 12 PM.

Where is St. John Paul II located?

St. John Paul II is located at 907 South Ninth Street, Kankakee, IL 60901. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. John Paul II have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. John Paul II offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 8 AM - 6 PM.