St. Clare Catholic Church
About St. Clare Catholic Church
St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont is one of three parishes forming a tri-parish cluster in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, alongside St. Mary in St. Elmo and St. Anne in Edgewood. Pastor Fr. Ron Maldo Lorilla, appointed in 2024, leads the community in its mission as "a worshiping, evangelizing, and serving community of intentional disciples, centered in the Eucharist." The parish offers daily morning Mass on weekdays, two Sunday Masses, and a Saturday vigil, and is currently engaged in a centennial capital campaign spanning 2025–2027.
St. Clare Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Altamont, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The parish offers Mass 7 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
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)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
PSR classes. First Communion First Holy Eucharist takes place once each year for 3rd graders. In order to be confirmed, students must participate for at least one year of preparation through our PSR c
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Clare Catholic Church? ▼
St. Clare Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Clare Catholic Church? ▼
St. Clare Catholic Church confession times: Saturday 11:15 AM - 12 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Clare Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Clare Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Clare Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Clare Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 5:30 PM, 8 AM.
Where is St. Clare Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Clare Catholic Church is located at 216 North Ninth Street, Altamont, IL 62411. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.