Contact & Location for St Mary's Parish
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Service Times for St Mary's Parish
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Mass
Monday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Wednesday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Friday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 5:15 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Fr. Paul Carlson
Pastor
What their website says
Fr. Paul Carlson, Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St Mary's Parish
About St Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Parish in Utica, Illinois is a historic Catholic church with roots tracing back to 1675, when Father Jacques Marquette offered the first parochial Mass in the Illinois Country at this very location. The present brick and stone church was erected in 1888 and continues to serve the local community with vibrant parish life. St. Mary's offers regular Mass times including a Saturday vigil at 5:15 p.m. and Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m., along with weekday Masses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The parish is actively engaged in community outreach through ministries like the St. Nicholas Mobile Pantry and hosts regular Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday evenings for those seeking contemplative prayer.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Mary's Parish
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 p.m.; typical Catholic liturgy with the Eucharist as the central act of worship. Visitor Tips: Confessions are available Tuesday evenings (6:30-6:55 p.m.) and Friday mornings (9:00-9:30 a.m.); visitors are welcome to attend Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
History & building
Building completed in 1888
In 1888 the Reverend Francis J. O'Reilly "erected the present church." The site also says the church "eventually became the Church of Saint Mary.
What their website says
The Reverend Francis J. O'Reilly succeeded Canon Moynihan in 1888 and in the same year erected the present church.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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