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St. William Church

Diocese of Madison

Directions

Address

1371 County Road PB Paoli
Paoli, WI 53508

Website

pastorate20.org

About St. William Church

St. William Church in the village of Paoli, Wisconsin, is one of three parishes that form Divine Mercy Parish alongside St. Andrew in Verona and St. Maria Goretti in Madison, within the Diocese of Madison. The cluster shares a robust daily Mass schedule and ministries including St. Vincent de Paul charitable outreach and Eucharistic adoration, while St. William serves the rural southwestern Dane County community.


St. William Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Paoli, Wisconsin, part of the Diocese of Madison. The parish offers Mass 21 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
9:30 AM(St. Andrew)
10:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
5 PM(St. Maria Goretti)

Monday

6:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8:30 AM(St. Andrew)

Tuesday

6:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8:30 AM(St. Andrew)

Wednesday

6:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8:30 AM(St. Andrew)

Thursday

6:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8:30 AM(St. Andrew)

Friday

6:30 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8 AM(St. Maria Goretti)
8:30 AM(St. Andrew)

Saturday

8 AM(St. Andrew)
5 PM(St. Andrew)

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

Confession Schedule

Sunday

8 AM - 8:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
9 AM - 9:30 AMSt. Andrew
10 AM - 10:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
4:30 PM - 5 PMSt. Maria Goretti

Monday

6 AM - 6:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Maria Goretti

Tuesday

6 AM - 6:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Maria Goretti
4 PM - 6 PMSt. Maria Goretti

Wednesday

6 AM - 6:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Maria Goretti
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMSt. Andrew

Thursday

6 AM - 6:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Maria Goretti
4 PM - 6 PMSt. Maria Goretti

Friday

6 AM - 6:30 AMSt. Maria Goretti
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Maria Goretti

Saturday

8:45 AM - 10 AMSt. Andrew
4:30 PM - 5:30 PMSt. Andrew

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM (St. Maria Goretti)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8 PM (St. Maria Goretti)
7 PM - 8 PM (1st Friday of the month, St. Maria Goretti)
Saturday: 8:45 AM - 10 AM (St. Andrew)
8:15 AM (First Friday 24-hour Adoration @ St. Andrew)

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

OCIA is open to those who have never been baptized, those baptized in another Christian tradition, and Catholics seeking deeper formation or preparation to receive Sacraments such as Adult Confirmatio

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Catechesis — literally “to echo down the mystery” — hands on the Christian Faith, the mystery of God’s love revealed in Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Church teaching, and moral guidance. Participants r

Youth Ministry

Youth Group

Youth Ministry (Middle & High School) Location: St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church and St. Andrew Catholic Church Our Youth Ministry program offers opportunities for middle and high school students to

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adults

Bible Study

Bible Study

Schedule: Thursday, 8 AM

Bible Study Location: St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Join fellow school parents and parishioners on Thursdays, after the 8 a.m. school Mass, in prayer and fellowship to study the upcoming Sunday Ma

Prayer Groups

Prayer Group

Rosary Groups

Rosary Group

Rosary Group Location: St. Christopher Catholic Parish As you may know, Our Blessed Mother asks us to pray a Rosary for the salvatio

Men's Groups

Men's Group

Knights of Columbus Location: St. Maria Goretti and St. Andrew Catholic Church The Knights of Columbus is a group of Catholic men focused on serving our parish and community. Rangers Club - Fathers an

Women's Groups

Women's Group

Council of Catholic Women Location: St. Andrew Church Divine Mercy Parish Council of Catholic Women (CCW) includes all women 18 years of age and older who are members of the Catholic Church. The CCW i

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

MUSIC MINISTRY Do You Sing or Play an Instrument? We are looking for motivated cantors, singers, organists, and instrumentalists to join our music ministry. We welcome both experienced musicians and t

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. William Church?

St. William Church Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. William Church?

St. William Church confession times: Sunday 8 AM - 8:30 AM, 9 AM - 9:30 AM, 10 AM - 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM - 5 PM; Monday 6 AM - 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM; Tuesday 6 AM - 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 4 PM - 6 PM; Wednesday 6 AM - 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM; Thursday 6 AM - 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 4 PM - 6 PM; Friday 6 AM - 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM; Saturday 8:45 AM - 10 AM, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. William Church?

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

Does St. William Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. William Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM, 8 AM, 6:30 AM.

Where is St. William Church located?

St. William Church is located at 1371 County Road PB Paoli, Paoli, WI 53508. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. William Church have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. William Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Tuesday 8:30 AM - 8 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM - 8 PM; Saturday 8:45 AM - 10 AM.