About Historic St Patrick's · Bloomington, Illinois
Historic St. Patrick’s Parish in Bloomington, Illinois, was established in 1892 and serves alongside Holy Trinity Parish, founded in 1853. Together, they form a unified parish community under the Diocese of Peoria, led by Pastor Fr. Steven Loftus and Parochial Vicar Fr. Bowan Schmitt. The parish offers multiple Masses, Confessions, and Adoration times across both locations, with a strong emphasis on faith formation, service, and community outreach. It welcomes all who seek spiritual nourishment and active participation in Catholic life.
- Established
- 1892
- Patron
- Saint Patrick
- Rector
- Fr. Steven Loftus
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community rooted in over 160 years of Catholic tradition, offering daily Mass, Confession, and Adoration, plus active ministries like CCD, music, and cemetery care. You can livestream Mass, sign up for OCIA, and participate in parish life through prayer, service, and fellowship.
Mass times at Historic St Patrick's
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday, 7:00 to 7:45 am
- Saturday, 3:00 to 3:45 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday, 4:15 to 5:00 pm
- Saturday, 4:15 to 4:45pm
Adoration times
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 7:00 to 7:45 am
- Tuesday & Thursday, 4:15 to 5:00 pm
About
Historic St. Patrick’s Parish in Bloomington, Illinois, was established in 1892 and serves alongside Holy Trinity Parish, founded in 1853. Together, they form a unified parish community under the Diocese of Peoria, led by Pastor Fr. Steven Loftus and Parochial Vicar Fr. Bowan Schmitt. The parish offers multiple Masses, Confessions, and Adoration times across both locations, with a strong emphasis on faith formation, service, and community outreach. It welcomes all who seek spiritual nourishment and active participation in Catholic life.
Staff
- Fr. Steven Loftus, Pastor
- Fr. Bowan Schmitt, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Joe Knapp
- Deacon Al Lundy
- Cyndy Garwood, Administrative Assistant
- Joan Davis, Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Becky Vannatta, Bookkeeping
- Dr. Cody Parrott, Director of Music (Holy Trinity)
- Michael Lieder, Choir Director (St. Patrick’s Sunday Mass)
- Lucy Reynolds, CCD Coordinator
- Ellen Schroeder, Cemetery Manager
- Jim Sallen, Maintenance