About Saint Mary of the Assumption · Avilla, Indiana
St. Mary of the Assumption is a historic Catholic parish in Avilla, Indiana, founded in 1853 to serve the Catholic families of Noble County and surrounding areas. Known as the "Mother Church" of northeast Indiana, the parish is home to the only Catholic elementary school in Noble, LaGrange and Steuben counties. Under the leadership of Pastor Rev. David Voors, the parish offers daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, confession, religious education, and a close-knit faith community rooted in generations of Catholic tradition.
- Established
- 1853
- Patron
- Mary, under the title of the Assumption
- Rector
- Rev. David Voors
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Why belong here
A small-town parish with deep historical roots, a Catholic school serving three counties, daily Mass and adoration, and a multigenerational community where families know one another by name.
Mass times at Saint Mary of the Assumption
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday and Saturday after 9:30 AM Mass
- Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:25 PM
- Wednesday 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM
- After any Mass (including Sundays) by request
Adoration times
- Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (followed by Mass)
- First Thursday of the month 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
History and Heritage
From a small frame chapel built by Father Edward Faller for eight families to a regional landmark church built by Father Dominick Duehmig, St. Mary's has been a spiritual anchor in Noble County for more than 170 years.
- Founded 1853 on land donated by John Geiser
- Original frame church built by Father Edward Faller
- Present church constructed in 1876 during Father Duehmig's 37-year pastorate
- Known as the Mother Church of northeast Indiana
Worship and Prayer
The parish offers Mass daily, with confession scheduled multiple times each week and Eucharistic adoration on Wednesdays and on the first Thursday of each month. The church is open for daily prayer from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Daily Mass schedule
- Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses
- Confession before and after Masses
- Adoration precedes Wednesday evening Mass
School and Faith Formation
St. Mary of the Assumption School provides Catholic education from preschool through eighth grade and is the only Catholic elementary school in Noble, LaGrange and Steuben counties. Parish religious education and RCIA prepare children and adults for the sacraments.
- Preschool through 8th grade Catholic school
- Religious Education (CCD) for K-12
- RCIA for adults entering the Church
Community Life
Parishioners support one another through societies, outreach, and service projects that put faith into action.
- Altar and Rosary Society
- Food drives and support for local food banks
- Blood drives and service at Sacred Heart Home
- Pro-life support and Women's Care Center donations