Christ the Teacher University Parish
About Christ the Teacher University Parish
Christ the Teacher University Parish is the Newman Center serving students and faculty at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, within the Diocese of Rockford. The parish offers daily noon Mass Monday through Friday, a Sunday evening Mass during the academic year, and robust student programming including Bible studies, retreats, and mission trips. OCIA formation and sacramental preparation round out a campus community built around welcoming the NIU population into the life of the Church.
Christ the Teacher University Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Dekalb, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Rockford. The parish offers Mass 11 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 8 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
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Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
Young Adult Ministry
NIU Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
college studentsNorthern Illinois University Catholic campus ministry
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Christ the Teacher University Parish? ▼
Christ the Teacher University Parish Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 8 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at Christ the Teacher University Parish? ▼
Christ the Teacher University Parish confession times: Sunday 7 PM - 7:45 PM; Wednesday 11 AM - 11:30 AM, 8 PM - 8:30 PM; Friday 8 AM - 12 PM; Saturday 3 PM - 4 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Christ the Teacher University Parish? ▼
Yes, Christ the Teacher University Parish celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Christ the Teacher University Parish have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Christ the Teacher University Parish offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:05 PM, 9 PM, 8 PM.
Where is Christ the Teacher University Parish located? ▼
Christ the Teacher University Parish is located at 512 Normal Road, Dekalb, IL 60115. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does Christ the Teacher University Parish have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, Christ the Teacher University Parish offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 11 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 11 AM - 9 PM; Wednesday 8 PM - 9 PM; Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM; Friday 8 AM - 12 PM, 11 AM - 12 PM.
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