About St. George · New Baden, Illinois
St. George Catholic Church in New Baden, Illinois, is a welcoming parish dedicated to living by faith and loving like Christ. It offers a vibrant community rooted in prayer, the Word of God, and the Sacraments, embracing all who seek spiritual growth and belonging. The parish serves through active ministries, faith formation, and outreach, with Mass celebrated at multiple times and locations including St. George and St. Mary churches. It invites newcomers and returning Catholics to participate in its life and mission.
- Patron
- St. George
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
Why belong here
You are cherished here, wherever you are on your journey. Join a community rooted in faith, radiant with love, and open to all as we work to bring about the Kingdom of God on earth. Through prayer, the Word, the Sacraments, and Christian fellowship, you’ll find a home where every person is embraced and supported.
Mass times at St. George
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:15-3:45pm @ St. George
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 5:00-8:00pm @ St. George
- 1st Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm @ St. Mary, Benediction @ 5:00pm
- Adoration for Vocations: 3rd Friday: 4:00pm-5:00pm @ St. Mary
About Us
We welcome you all to be part of our community. Live by faith and love like Christ. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we strive to serve with compassion, create a home where every person is embraced, and grow together through prayer, the Word of God, the Sacraments, and life-giving Christian community.
Ministries
Ministries are vital to the life of the parish. We invite you to join or support roles such as Altar Servers, Lectors, EMHC, Sacristan, Music Ministry, Finance Council, and more. Training is provided for new ministers and renewal for current ones.
- Altar Servers
- Lectors
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
- Sacristan
- Music Ministry
- Finance Council
- Parish Pastoral Council
- Buildings & Grounds
- Baptism Preparation
- Offertory Counters
- Ministers of Hospitality
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation)
Sacraments
We offer all seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages and stages of faith.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
Faith Formation & OCIA
We offer faith formation for all ages and the Order of Christian Initiation for adults and catechumens preparing for the sacraments. Sessions run September through May each year.
- Faith Formation for all ages
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation) for adults and catechumens
- Sessions run September through May