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Catholic Churches in Joliet, Illinois

St. Francis Xavier

Diocese of Joliet

Directions

Address

2500 Arbeiter Road
Joliet, IL 60586

About St. Francis Xavier

St. Francis Xavier in Joliet, Illinois, describes itself as a community of kindness, compassion, and love in the name of Christ, welcoming parishioners to share their gifts through ministries that include a discipleship program, a men's group, Prayer Blanket Ministry, and Knights of Columbus. Daily weekday Masses, a Wednesday evening Mass, and a Saturday vigil livestreamed on FM radio and online make worship broadly accessible across the Diocese of Joliet.


St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic parish in Joliet, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Joliet. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10 AM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM
10 AM

Monday

9:15 AM

Tuesday

9:15 AM

Wednesday

6:30 PM

Thursday

9:15 AM

Friday

9:15 AM

Saturday

4:30 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

6 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:15 PMWeekday 9:15 a.m. Masses or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday: 6 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Friday: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Programs & Ministries

Prayer Groups

Be Formed Discipleship

Schedule: Wednesday, 7 PM–8 PM, weekly

Learn from priests, bishops about faith and teachings

90-day discipleship program of faith and fellowship

Men's Groups

Fishers of Men

men

Schedule: Wednesday, 7 PM–9 PM, weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Francis Xavier?

St. Francis Xavier Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Francis Xavier?

St. Francis Xavier confession times: Wednesday 6 PM - 6:30 PM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Francis Xavier have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 9:15 AM, 6:30 PM.

Where is St. Francis Xavier located?

St. Francis Xavier is located at 2500 Arbeiter Road, Joliet, IL 60586. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Francis Xavier have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Wednesday 6 PM - 6:30 PM; Thursday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM; Friday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM.