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Catholic Churches in Rockford, Illinois

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

Diocese of Rockford

Directions

Address

6254 Valley Knoll Drive
Rockford, IL 61109

About St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

St. Rita on Rockford's south side operates a parish school, offers three Sunday Masses and daily morning Mass throughout the week, and maintains weekday Eucharistic Adoration from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Diocese of Rockford parish is distinguished by its Mental Health Ministry alongside more traditional apostolates including Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a youth religious education program called F.I.R.E.


St. Rita Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Rockford, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Rockford. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
9:30 AM
11 AM

Monday

8:15 AM

Tuesday

8:15 AM

Wednesday

8:15 AM

Thursday

8:15 AM

Friday

8:15 AM

Saturday

8:15 AM
4:30 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturday

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

Become Catholic

Adults

Schedule: seasonal

Faith Formation & Religious Education

F.I.R.E. PROGRAM

Children

Schedule: seasonal

For 2025-2026

Faith Formation

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adults

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY WHO ARE WE? Rockford Catholic Young Professionals was established in August of 2015 and since has grown into a foundation and community for many Catholic young professionals in th

Bible Study

Bible Study

Schedule: Thursday, 8:30 PM

Bible Study is here at St. Rita’s every Thursday night from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Wahl Hall basement. We will review the readings and Gospel with a discussion to follow. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? contac

Prayer Groups

Divine Mercy Chaplet

All ages

Schedule: Sunday, 12 PM, weekly

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

All ages

Schedule: Sunday, 9 AM, weekly

Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

All ages

Schedule: weekly

Daily after morning Mass

Rosary Groups

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Tuesday, 5:30 PM, weekly

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Sunday, 10:30 AM, weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

When is confession at St. Rita Roman Catholic Church?

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church confession times: Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Saturday 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Rita Roman Catholic Church?

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

Does St. Rita Roman Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Rita Roman Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:15 AM.

Where is St. Rita Roman Catholic Church located?

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church is located at 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford, IL 61109. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.