Old St. Mary's
Address
1500 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone
(312) 922-3444Website
oldstmarys.comAbout Old St. Mary's
Staffed by the Paulist Fathers and located on South Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago, Old St. Mary's is known for its spirit of welcome and accompaniment — drawing young adults, professionals, and longtime South Loop residents alike. Three Sunday Masses (including a 4:00 pm evening liturgy), daily weekday Masses, and a Saturday vigil serve a diverse urban congregation. The parish also runs an associated elementary school and active young adult and social concerns ministries.
Old St. Mary's is a Roman Catholic parish in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 11 AM and 4 PM. Confession is available on 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
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Order of Christian Initiation (OCI)
AdultsSchedule: weekly
Process of spiritual and educational formation for those discerning a call to follow Christ in the Catholic Church
Tracks for Adults, Teens (grades 7-12), and Children (age 7+)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Children's Liturgy of the Word
ages 3-8Schedule: Sunday, 11 AM, weekly
Younger children read simpler translations of the day's Scripture during 11am Mass, return before Communion
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry
8th-12th gradeSchedule: Sunday, 5 PM, biweekly
Meets Sunday evenings every two weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Old St. Mary's? ▼
Old St. Mary's Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 4 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
When is confession at Old St. Mary's? ▼
Old St. Mary's confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Old St. Mary's? ▼
Yes, Old St. Mary's celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Old St. Mary's have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Old St. Mary's offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM.
Where is Old St. Mary's located? ▼
Old St. Mary's is located at 1500 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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