All are Welcome
Our Mission
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we are missionary disciples radiating the light and love of Christ to all.
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Weekday
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM
The church remains open Monday–Friday for private prayer 8:00 AM–3:00 PM *with the exception of funerals and school Masses which are typically on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM during the school year.
Thanksgiving Day
9:00 AM Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (No Benediction)
There will be NO Adoration on Thanksgiving Day
reconciliation Times
Thursday: 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30–9:30 AM
There will be NO Reconciliation on:
- Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day)
- Saturday, November 29th
taize Prayer
First Monday of the Month: 6:30 PM (October–May)
Rosary
Monday–Friday: Before 7:30 AM Mass
Thursday: 6:00 PM in the church or grotto
Turkey overflow!
We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of our parishioners in donating turkeys for our food pantry Thanksgiving baskets! Due to the huge response, we're facing a shortage of freezer space at the parish. If you’d still like to donate a frozen turkey, please keep it in your own freezer until you can drop it off at the parish on Wednesday between 3:00-5:30 PM, or Thursday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Thank you so much for your continued support—together, we’re making a huge difference this Thanksgiving!
Bishop Hicks' Call to Make Disciples
Bishop Ronald Hicks invites all of us into a renewed commitment to the heart of our Christian mission: to MAKE disciples of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the Great Commission, this call encourages us to encounter Christ more deeply, grow in faith, and share the Gospel with joy in our families, parishes, and communities. Bishop Hicks reminds us that making disciples is not just the work of a few, but the responsibility of every baptized Catholic. Through conversion, confession, communion, commission and prayer, we are called to walk together as missionary disciples who bring the light of Christ to the world.
Welcome, Pope Leo XIV!
With great joy and gratitude, we welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of our global Catholic Church.
As the successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV steps into this sacred role with humility, wisdom, and a heart for service. We look forward to his guidance, inspired leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel as we journey together in faith, hope, and love.
Let us join in prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he begins this important ministry, asking the Holy Spirit to strengthen and bless him in the days ahead.
Ad multos annos, Pope Leo XIV!
May your papacy be marked by peace, unity, and a deepening of faith among all God's people.
parish office hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Closed from 12:00–1:00 PM)
Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Our offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th.
Phone: (815) 933-8285
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Maternity BVM Catholic Church
Thank you for visiting our website! We are delighted to have you here. At Maternity BVM, we are a welcoming and vibrant Catholic community rooted in faith, prayer, and service. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, looking for ways to get involved, or just curious about our parish, we invite you to explore all that we have to offer. We hope you feel the warmth of our parish family and are inspired to join us in worship, fellowship, and service to others. God bless you on your journey!
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