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Catholic Churches in Kankakee, Illinois

St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church

Diocese of Joliet

Directions

Address

East Locust Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

About St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church

Formed in July 2017 from the merger of St. Rose, St. Teresa, and St. Martin of Tours parishes, St. John Paul II Parish in Kankakee serves one of Illinois's most active Catholic communities in the Diocese of Joliet. English, Spanish, and Traditional Latin Masses are offered throughout the week, alongside outreach through the Azzarelli free medical clinic, a food pantry, and a clothing closet.


St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Kankakee, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Joliet. The parish offers Mass 22 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM and 1 PM and 3 PM and 3 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday. 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
Latin
3 PM
LatinLatin
5 PM

Monday

7:30 AM

Tuesday

7:30 AM
6 PM
Spanish

Wednesday

7:30 AM
12 PM
Latin
12 PM
LatinLatin

Thursday

7:30 AM

Friday

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

Saturday

8 AM
9 AM(First Saturday Latin Mass)
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 AM1st Friday of the Month

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday: 6:30 PM (Sunday Vespers & Benediction)

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation Program (FFP) / Doctrina

Children

Schedule: seasonal

Register your child for Faith Formation for the 2026/2027 school year. Inscriban a sus hijos en nuestro Programa de Formación en la Fe (Doctrina).

Registration for 2026/2027 school year mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church?

St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Thursday.

When is confession at St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church?

St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church confession times: Tuesday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Thursday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Friday 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. Teresa Roman Catholic Church?

Yes, St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 6 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM, 6 PM, 7:30 AM.

Where is St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church located?

St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church is located at East Locust Street, Kankakee, IL 60901. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Sunday 6:30 PM.