St. Rita Roman Catholic Church
Address
6254 Valley Knoll Drive
Rockford, IL 61109
Phone
(815) 398-0853Website
www.stritarockford.orgAbout 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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Tuesday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Become Catholic
AdultsSchedule: seasonal
Faith Formation & Religious Education
F.I.R.E. PROGRAM
ChildrenSchedule: 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 agesSchedule: Sunday, 12 PM, weekly
Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
All agesSchedule: Sunday, 9 AM, weekly
Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
All agesSchedule: weekly
Daily after morning Mass
Rosary Groups
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Tuesday, 5:30 PM, weekly
Rosary
All agesSchedule: 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.