About St. Bernard · Albers, Illinois
St. Bernard and St. Damian Parish serves the community of Albers, Illinois, with two separate church buildings — St. Bernard for English-speaking parishioners and St. Damian for Spanish-speaking parishioners — united under one pastoral staff. The parish emphasizes faith formation, community service, and outreach, including support for Venezuelan families and emigration assistance. It is part of the Diocese of Belleville and offers Masses, sacraments, and ministries in both English and Spanish.
- Rector
- Father Matthew Elie
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
Why belong here
Join a close-knit, welcoming community that values faith formation, service, and outreach — including support for Venezuelan families and emigration assistance. Participate in ministries like Faith Education, Knights of Columbus, and Hispanic Ministry, and experience Masses in both English and Spanish at St. Bernard and St. Damian.
Mass times at St. Bernard
Weekly Mass schedule
Pastoral Staff
- Bishop Godfrey Mullen, OSB
- Father Matthew Elie, Pastor
- Deacon Glennon J. Netemeyer
- Deacon Kevin Templin
- Angie Toennies, Parish Secretary
- Maria Gimenez, Hispanic Minister
- Michelle 'Shelly' Schuetz, Catholic Youth Minister
Ministries
- Faith Education
- Knights of Columbus
- Hispanic Ministry
- Catholic Youth Ministry
Faith Formation
Registration for 2026-27 is underway. Commitment forms are sent via email and available on the parish website. Forms must be returned via the collection basket.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Matthew Elie