About St. Edward · Mendon, Illinois
St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church is a small Catholic parish located at 214 S. State Road in Mendon, Illinois, in rural Adams County. It is one of three parishes that make up the Tri-Parishes of Adams County, sharing a pastor and staff with St. Brigid Church in Liberty and St. Joseph Church in Quincy. The parish is part of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and serves about 544 registered parishioners across 227 families. Visitors are welcomed to join the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass, weekday Masses on Tuesday and First Friday mornings, and Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays.
- Patron
- St. Edward the Confessor
- Rector
- Very Rev. Scott A. Snider, V.F.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Why belong here
St. Edward is a warm, small-town Catholic community in rural Adams County where parishioners know one another and worship together across the Tri-Parishes network. The parish offers Sunday Mass, weekday Masses on Tuesdays and First Fridays, and Eucharistic Adoration following the First Friday Mass — a grounding rhythm of prayer and sacrament. With faith-formation programs for children and adults coordinated centrally across the three parishes, newcomers and longtime Catholics alike can find formation, service opportunities, and a supportive faith family.
Mass times at St. Edward
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 7:15–7:45 PM (shared with Tri-Parishes schedule)
- Tuesday: 7:15–7:45 AM (per Diocesan directory/Discover Mass listing)
Adoration times
- First Friday: following 8:00 AM Mass, until Noon (Eucharistic Adoration)
About St. Edward the Confessor Parish
St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church sits on South State Road in the small Adams County town of Mendon, Illinois. The parish describes itself as a 'vibrant, welcoming community that provides a nurturing home for all,' with programs aimed at spiritual growth, stronger relationships, and service to others. As part of the Tri-Parishes of Adams County, St. Edward shares pastoral, administrative, and faith-formation resources with St. Brigid (Liberty) and St. Joseph (Quincy), a model that helps keep smaller rural parishes strong and connected.
- Parish name: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church
- Town: Mendon, Illinois (Adams County)
- Affiliation: Tri-Parishes (St. Brigid – St. Edward – St. Joseph)
- Diocese: Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
- Pastor: Very Rev. Scott A. Snider, V.F.
History & Heritage
The Catholic roots of the Mendon area run deep: combined sacramental records for the St. Joseph, St. Edward the Confessor, St. Brigid, and St. Thomas parishes document baptisms from 1898 onward, marriages from 1891, deaths from 1891, and confirmations from the 1889–1890 period. These records have been incorporated into the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records collection, reflecting the parish's place in the wider Catholic life of western Illinois. The Tri-Parishes grouping, formed in more recent decades, brought St. Edward together with St. Brigid and St. Joseph under shared pastoral leadership so each community could continue to celebrate the sacraments and minister to its members.
- Parish sacramental records (combined with St. Joseph, St. Brigid, St. Thomas): Baptisms 1898–1920, Marriages 1891–1898 and 1909–1950, Deaths 1891–1898 and 1907–1975, Confirmations 1889–1890, 1907–1919, 1934–1935
- Records held in the Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records collection
Sacraments
The Tri-Parishes faith community prepares Catholics of all ages for the seven sacraments. Preparation classes are offered for children and adults for First Communion and Confirmation; Baptisms are celebrated for infants, children, and adults; engaged couples receive marriage preparation and counseling; the Anointing of the Sick is offered to those who are seriously ill, elderly, or facing surgery; and Reconciliation is offered at the regularly scheduled times or by appointment. Information about Holy Orders is available through the parish office.
- Baptism (infants, children, adults)
- First Communion / Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation (Confession — scheduled and by appointment)
- Matrimony (with preparation classes and counseling)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders (information available)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation across the Tri-Parishes is coordinated by Mitchell Brecht, who serves as Pastoral Associate and Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE). He oversees youth religious education programs and sacrament-preparation enrichment across St. Brigid, St. Edward, and St. Joseph. Classes and sacrament-preparation sessions are organized across the cluster so that children, youth, and adults have access to formation regardless of which of the three parishes they call home.
- Youth religious education programs
- Sacrament enrichment and preparation
- Contact: [email protected] — 217-257-9175
Parish Staff & Leadership
The Tri-Parishes are served by a small, dedicated staff who share their ministry across St. Brigid, St. Edward, and St. Joseph. The pastor resides at St. Brigid in Liberty and ministers to all three parishes; the secretary/bookkeeper handles financial records and parish communications; and the DRE coordinates all youth religious education and sacrament preparation. Together, this team sustains the sacramental and pastoral life of each parish community.
- Pastor: Very Rev. Scott A. Snider, V.F. — [email protected] — 217-645-3444
- Pastoral Associate & DRE: Mitchell Brecht — [email protected] — 217-257-9175
- Parish Secretary & Bookkeeper: Misty Cramsey — [email protected] / [email protected] — 217-645-3444
Tri-Parishes: A Shared Mission
St. Edward is one of three parishes in the Tri-Parishes of Adams County, Illinois — alongside St. Brigid Catholic Church in Liberty and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Quincy. By sharing one pastor, one staff, and one faith-formation program, the three parishes maintain vibrant sacramental and community life for rural Catholic families across the county. Each parish retains its own identity, sanctuary, and weekend Mass schedule, while working together on administration, religious education, and pastoral care.
- St. Brigid Catholic Church — Liberty, IL
- St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church — Mendon, IL
- St. Joseph Catholic Church — Quincy, IL
- Shared office: [email protected] — 217-645-3444
- Shared website: https://www.stsbej.org
Visit, Contact & Practical Information
St. Edward's church and office are located at 214 S. State Rd., Mendon, IL 62351. The mailing address shared by the Tri-Parishes office is P.O. Box 228, Liberty, IL 62347. The parish office can be reached at (217) 645-3444 or [email protected]. Visitors are warmly welcomed at Sunday Mass and encouraged to reach out to the office for information about sacraments, faith formation, or to get involved in parish life.
- Church address: 214 S. State Rd., Mendon, IL 62351
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 228, Liberty, IL 62347
- Phone: (217) 645-3444
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.stsbej.org