About Immaculate Conception · Shelbyville, Illinois
Immaculate Conception is a small Catholic parish serving Shelbyville, Illinois, and the surrounding rural communities of Shelby County in central Illinois. It belongs to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and counts roughly 375 parishioners across 161 registered families. The parish's stated mission is 'To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth,' and the community describes itself with the phrase 'Loving Christ, Loving Others.' Worship is led by a pastor, supported by a secretary and a director of music, with Mass offered on Sundays, Saturdays, and two weekday mornings.
- Patron
- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Rev. Pawel A. Augustyniak (Fr. Pawel)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Why belong here
Immaculate Conception offers the full rhythm of Catholic life in a small-town setting: Sunday and Saturday Mass, weekday Mass on Tuesday and Friday mornings, Saturday confession, and monthly First Friday Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction with Fr. Pawel. Parishioners can get involved in liturgical ministries (choir, lector, altar server, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist), social-justice work (visiting the homebound, serving the poor, food pantries, the St. Vincent de Paul Society), youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar — all the hallmarks of a close-knit parish family in Shelby County.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (45 minutes before Vigil Mass; Oct.–Mar.)
- Saturday: 4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. (45 minutes before Vigil Mass; Apr.–Sept.)
- Sunday: 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. (45 minutes before Sunday Mass, by appointment)
- Tuesday: 7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. (45 minutes before daily Mass, by appointment)
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- First Friday of the month: Adoration & Benediction following the 8:30 a.m. Mass with Fr. Pawel
- The church is also open for visits during the week
About Immaculate Conception Parish
Immaculate Conception is a small Catholic parish in Shelbyville, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The community describes its mission as 'To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth' and its identity as 'Loving Christ, Loving Others.' Roughly 375 parishioners across 161 families make up the parish family.
- Mission: To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.
- Tagline: Loving Christ, Loving Others.
- Approximately 375 parishioners in 161 registered families.
- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Parish History & Heritage
The parish's own website states that it has 'a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop,' and invites readers to explore that story. A historical sketch of Shelbyville references the 'Church of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic)' among the city's principal church buildings by the late 1800s, alongside Methodist, Baptist, Congregational, Christian, and Lutheran congregations. The parish continues that heritage today from its location on State Highway 128.
- Founded by early Catholic settlers of Shelbyville under the leadership of the bishop.
- Identified as one of Shelbyville's 'splendid church edifices' in Eden Martin's 19th-century county history.
- Today located at 1431 State Highway 128 on the north side of Shelbyville.
Clergy & Parish Staff
The parish is led by Rev. Pawel A. Augustyniak (Fr. Pawel), who serves as pastor. He is assisted by a parish secretary and a Director of Music who supports the parish's liturgical life.
- Pastor: Rev. Pawel A. Augustyniak (Fr. Pawel).
- Parish Secretary: Chelli Branyan (also listed in some diocesan records as Glenda Durbin).
- Director of Music: Kathy Clark.
Parish Ministries & Groups
The parish's 'Parish Life' page invites parishioners to share their gifts through a wide range of liturgical, social-justice, and fellowship ministries. Liturgical roles include choir, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Outreach extends to visiting the homebound, food-pantry volunteering, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. There are also youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar.
- Liturgical ministries: choir, lector, altar server, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.
- Social-justice / outreach: visits to the homebound, food pantries, St. Vincent de Paul Society.
- Fellowship: youth ministry, men's group, women's group.
- Annual parish bazaar.
- Open to new ministry ideas — contact the parish office.
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation is described on the parish website as 'a vital element of the Catholic life' for people of every age — not just children. The parish encourages parishioners to explore its religious-education opportunities to grow in knowledge of Christ and the Church.
- Religious Education for children.
- Adult faith formation opportunities.
- Pastoral staff and parishioners welcome questions about getting involved.
Staying Connected
Parishioners are encouraged to read the weekly bulletin and watch the parish calendar for Mass schedules, devotions, and special events. Updates are also posted to the parish's Facebook page.
- Weekly bulletin (print and online).
- Parish calendar on the website.
- Facebook: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church–Shelbyville, IL.
Visit, Contact & Directions
Immaculate Conception welcomes visitors at 1431 State Highway 128 on the north side of Shelbyville. The parish office can be reached by phone or email, and a directions link is provided on the website and the diocesan directory listing.
- Address: 1431 State Highway 128, P.O. Box 233, Shelbyville, IL 62565-0233.
- Phone: (217) 774-3434.
- Email: [email protected].
- Website: https://www.iccshelbyville.org/.
- Online map / directions via diocesan directory entry.