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Catholic Churches in Joliet, Illinois

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church

Diocese of Belleville

Directions

Address

High Street
Joliet, IL 60432

About St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church

St. Bernard's is one of three Joliet parishes that consolidated in March 2025 to form Our Lady of Perpetual Help, celebrating Mass at the St. Mary Magdalene church building on the city's south side within the Diocese of Belleville. The community gathers for weekday Mass Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and offers two Sunday morning Masses alongside a Saturday vigil, carrying forward the spiritual legacy of its predecessor parishes.


St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Joliet, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM(St. Mary Magdalene Church)
10:30 AM(St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Monday

7:30 AM(Daily Mass, St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Tuesday

7:30 AM(Daily Mass, St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Wednesday

7:30 AM(Daily Mass, St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Thursday

7:30 AM(Daily Mass, St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Friday

7:30 AM(Daily Mass, St. Mary Magdalene Church)

Saturday

4 PM(St. Mary Magdalene Church)

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

Confession Schedule

Saturday

3 PM - 3:30 PMSt. Mary Magdalene Church

Frequently Asked Questions

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

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church?

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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

Yes, St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM.

Where is St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church located?

St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church is located at High Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.