About St. Charles Borromeo · Bloomington, Indiana
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bloomington, Indiana, is a vibrant faith community of over 1,000 families dedicated to encountering God through liturgy, sacraments, teaching, and service. The parish offers Mass seven days a week, daily confession, and adoration, with a strong emphasis on faith formation for children and adults. It is home to St. Charles School and a variety of ministries that invite parishioners to grow in their Catholic identity and participate in parish life.
- Patron
- St. Charles Borromeo
- Rector
- Fr. Thomas Kovatch
Why belong here
Join a community that celebrates the sacraments, offers faith formation for all ages, and invites you to serve through active ministries. Whether you’re new or longtime, you’ll find welcoming fellowship, spiritual growth, and opportunities to live out your Catholic faith in meaningful ways.
Mass times at St. Charles Borromeo
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 8:00–8:20 am Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
- 5:00–5:20 pm Tue/Thu
- 3:30–3:50 pm Sat
- 20 minutes before each Sunday Mass
Adoration times
- Holy Hour: Tuesday–Friday, 3–4 pm (live-streamed)
Sacraments
The Sacraments…celebrate the coming of the Spirit as special moments in the life of the community of faith and its members, and express the Church’s faith and interaction with Christ (Sharing the Light of Faith). Here at St. Charles we joyfully celebrate the sacraments that bind us together as a people of faith–people who look to encounter God in those moments of liturgy when we know God and one another in the most life-giving ways.
- Baptism: Celebrated every Sunday after the noon Mass. Requires registered parish membership and Catholic godparents.
- Eucharist: Two-year preparation process beginning in first grade. Parents play an essential role.
- Confirmation: One-year preparation beginning in 8th grade. Adults must participate in RCIA.
- Penance/Reconciliation: Available daily 30 minutes before Mass and 3:00 pm Saturday. Two-year preparation process.
- Anointing of the Sick: Not fully described in text, but referenced as one of the seven sacraments.
Faith Formation
Children at St. Charles School and in the religious education program must have two years of religion classes or religious education before receiving the sacraments of First Communion and First Reconciliation. Parents are encouraged to participate in informational classes and support their children’s catechesis.
- First Communion: Final preparation in 2nd grade.
- First Reconciliation: Final preparation in 2nd grade.
- RCIA: For adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church or sacraments.
- FORMED.org: Online platform for catechism and personal faith formation.
Ministries & Organizations
The parish invites parishioners to get involved through various ministries and organizations, though specific names are not listed on the site. Registration is available for new members via a form on the website.