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Catholic Churches in Kankakee, Illinois

St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church

Diocese of Joliet

Directions

Address

West Charles Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

Website

jp2kankakee.org

About St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church

Founded in 2017 through the merger of three historic Kankakee parishes — St. Rose, St. Teresa, and St. Martin of Tours — St. John Paul II serves a richly diverse congregation in the Diocese of Joliet with six Sunday Masses in English, Spanish, and the traditional Latin form. Daily weekday Mass runs every morning, and on-site ministries include a free medical clinic, food pantry, and clothing closet, making it a hub of both worship and community service in Kankakee, Illinois.


St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Kankakee, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Joliet. The parish offers Mass 19 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM and 1 PM and 3 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1 PM
Spanish
3 PM
Latin
5 PM

Monday

7:30 AM

Tuesday

7:30 AM
6 PM
Spanish

Wednesday

7:30 AM
12 PM
Latin

Thursday

7:30 AM

Friday

7:30 AM
12 PM
Latin
7 PM(First Friday Mass)
Spanish

Saturday

8 AM
9 AM(First Saturday Latin Mass)
LatinLatin
4:30 PM
6 PM
Spanish

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

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

5 PM - 5:45 PM

Thursday

5 PM - 5:45 PM

Friday

8 AMFirst Friday of the Month

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church?

St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church?

St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church confession times: Tuesday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Thursday 5 PM - 5:45 PM; Friday 8 AM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church?

Yes, St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 6 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM, 6 PM, 12 PM.

Where is St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church located?

St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Church is located at West Charles Street, Kankakee, IL 60901. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.