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St. John the Baptist

Diocese of Rockford

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Address

320 S. Depot Street
Somonauk, IL 60552

Website

www.stjbsom.org

About St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist Parish in Somonauk, Illinois anchors the faith life of this DeKalb County farming community with daily weekday Masses, two Sunday Masses, and a Saturday morning and vigil option — an unusually full schedule for a small-town parish in the Diocese of Rockford. The patron saint, John the Baptist, is the forerunner of Christ, a fitting namesake for a parish that keeps a consistent sacramental presence in rural northern Illinois.


St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic parish in Somonauk, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Rockford. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
11 AM

Monday

8 AM

Tuesday

8 AM

Wednesday

8 AM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

9 AM(First Saturday)
5 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Saturday

4 PM - 4:30 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM (First Fri.)

Programs & Ministries

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist?

St. John the Baptist Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

When is confession at St. John the Baptist?

St. John the Baptist confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John the Baptist?

Yes, St. John the Baptist celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John the Baptist have daily Mass?

Yes, St. John the Baptist offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.

Where is St. John the Baptist located?

St. John the Baptist is located at 320 S. Depot Street, Somonauk, IL 60552. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. John the Baptist have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. John the Baptist offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM.