About Immaculate Conception · Kendallville, Indiana
Immaculate Conception Parish is a historic Catholic community in Kendallville, Indiana, serving Noble County under the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Founded in 1867 from a small mission begun two years earlier, the parish worships in a stately brick church built in 1922 on East Diamond Street. Known as a small parish with a big heart, it offers vibrant liturgical life, active ministries for all ages, and a warm welcome to both lifelong Catholics and newcomers.
- Established
- 1867
- Patron
- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Fr. J. Steele
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Why belong here
Immaculate Conception offers a close-knit, family-friendly parish where faith is lived through strong community meals, hands-on ministry, and reverent worship. With programs for children, teens, men, and women—from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Vacation Bible School to Fraternus and Fidelis—parishioners can grow in virtue and friendship while serving neighbors in need.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Adoration times
- First Wednesday of the month
Our History
From a mission Mass in Peter Ringle's home in 1865 to a thriving parish today, Immaculate Conception has been shaped by pioneer families, railroad workers, and faithful pastors. The parish laid a cornerstone in 1866, purchased a former Baptist church, and later built the present brick church in 1922.
Ministries
Immaculate Conception supports faith formation, fellowship, and outreach through a variety of ministries for every age and stage of life.
- Knights of Columbus
- Rosary Sodality
- RCIA
- Children's Church
- Parish Choir
- Youth Group
- Vacation Bible School
- Seniors' Group
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Fraternus and Fidelis
- Corpus Christi Procession
- Mission and food-pantry support
Sacraments
The parish prepares parishioners to receive the sacraments and walks with those entering the Church.
- Baptism
- First Reconciliation and First Communion
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- RCIA