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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Diocese of Peoria

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Address

119 E. Howard Street
Pontiac, IL 61764

About St. Mary's Catholic Church

Founded in 1857, St. Mary's Catholic Church has served as a cornerstone of Pontiac, Illinois for more than 165 years and remains a pillar of the Diocese of Peoria community. The parish runs a preschool-through-8th-grade school established in 1903, a food pantry for neighbors in need, and Mass nearly every day of the week. Sunday Masses are offered at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., with a Saturday vigil and weekday Masses throughout the week.


St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Pontiac, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Peoria. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7 AM
9:30 AM

Monday

7 AM

Tuesday

5:30 PM

Wednesday

7 AM

Thursday

7 AM(During the summer.)
8:15 AM(When school is in session.)

Friday

7 AM

Saturday

8 AM(First Saturday of the month)
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

Monday

6:30 AM - 6:50 AM

Tuesday

5 PM - 5:20 PM

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 6:50 AM
12 PM - 1 PM

Friday

6:30 AM - 6:50 AM

Saturday

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary's Catholic Church?

St. Mary's Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 9:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Mary's Catholic Church?

St. Mary's Catholic Church confession times: Monday 6:30 AM - 6:50 AM; Tuesday 5 PM - 5:20 PM; Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:50 AM, 12 PM - 1 PM; Friday 6:30 AM - 6:50 AM; Saturday 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church?

Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Mary's Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Mary's Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 5:30 PM, 8:15 AM.

Where is St. Mary's Catholic Church located?

St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 119 E. Howard Street, Pontiac, IL 61764. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.