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201 E. Van Allen Street
Tuscola, IL 61953

About Forty Martyrs

Forty Martyrs Catholic Church in Tuscola, Illinois, led by Fr. Michael Trummer, is the anchor parish of a three-church cluster in the Diocese of Springfield that includes St. John the Baptist in Arcola and Sacred Heart in Villa Grove. Named for the early Christian soldiers martyred at Sebaste, the parish runs Totus Tuus summer catechesis, a youth group, and the Little Blessings Diaper Initiative serving families in need.


Forty Martyrs is a Roman Catholic parish in Tuscola, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8:15 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:15 AM
10 AM(St. John the Baptist, Arcola)
12 PM(St. John the Baptist, Arcola)
Spanish

Monday

7:30 AM(Forty Martyrs)

Tuesday

5:30 PM

Wednesday

5:30 PM(St. John the Baptist, Arcola)

Thursday

8 AM(Sacred Heart, Villa Grove)

Friday

7:30 AM

Saturday

4 PM(Sacred Heart, Villa Grove)

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

Confession Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM - 8 AM

Tuesday

5 PM - 5:20 PM

Saturday

5 PM - 5:25 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday: 7:15 AM - 7:55 AM
Tuesday: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Youth Ministry

Youth Group

Schedule: Sunday, 8 PM

Youth Group Welcome to ​Forty Martyrs & St. John the Baptist Youth Group We meet Sundays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the church hall We always start with dinner at 6:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Forty Martyrs?

Forty Martyrs Mass times: Sunday at 8:15 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday.

When is confession at Forty Martyrs?

Forty Martyrs confession times: Sunday 7:30 AM - 8 AM; Tuesday 5 PM - 5:20 PM; Saturday 5 PM - 5:25 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Forty Martyrs?

Yes, Forty Martyrs celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Forty Martyrs have daily Mass?

Yes, Forty Martyrs offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 5:30 PM, 7:30 AM, 8 AM.

Where is Forty Martyrs located?

Forty Martyrs is located at 201 E. Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL 61953. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Forty Martyrs have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Forty Martyrs offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Sunday 7:15 AM - 7:55 AM; Tuesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM; Friday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM.