About St. Patrick · Albany, Illinois
St. Patrick Catholic Church is a small Roman-Latin parish in Albany, Illinois, that is paired with Immaculate Conception Church in nearby Fulton under a single pastoral team (Immaculate Conception & St. Patrick Churches). It belongs to the Diocese of Rockford and is identified as parish #001 on the diocesan listing. The parish sits on North Bluff Street along Highway 84, where it offers Sunday Mass at 8:00 a.m., a Thursday evening Mass at 5:30 p.m., and regular Adoration and Confessions. Visitors are warmly invited to Mass and to "Brunch Sundays" at the Immaculate Conception Hall in Fulton after the 10 a.m. Mass, and a St. Vincent de Paul outreach is part of the parish's ministry life.
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockford
Why belong here
St. Patrick's is a small, welcoming rural parish in the heart of Albany, IL, where you'll be greeted by name and know your neighbors in the pews. The parish offers daily and weekly Mass opportunities, Eucharistic Adoration (including a monthly Blessed Sacrament devotion the third Friday of each month), Confessions before Mass, and faith-formation pathways for those wanting to become Catholic. The St. Vincent de Paul conference and parish breakfasts reinforce a tangible sense of community care, while the online livestream of Mass makes participation possible for those who cannot attend in person.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 4:30 PM
- First Sunday of the month 7:00 AM
- By appointment with the priest
Adoration times
- Sunday 7:00 AM (before 8:00 AM Mass)
- Thursday 4:30 PM (before 5:30 PM Mass)
- Every Third Friday of the Month (Blessed Sacrament devotion)
Welcome to Immaculate Conception & St. Patrick Churches
The parish's official website introduces itself as 'Immaculate Conception Church & St. Patrick Church,' operating as one pastoral entity for two small Mississippi River–region towns: Fulton (Immaculate Conception) and Albany (St. Patrick). The parish invites visitors, newcomers, and long-time parishioners alike to attend Mass at either site and greet one another there. The parish mission statement reads: 'To become Disciples of Jesus, nourished by the Sacraments and supporting each other in Faith, as we bring Him to our Community and the World in Witness, Service, and Love.'
- St. Patrick Church — 1201 N Bluff Street, Albany, IL 61230
- Immaculate Conception Church — 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252
- Parish Office: 815-589-3542
- Parish Email: [email protected]
- Live stream of Mass available on the parish website
Mass & Service Schedule — St. Patrick, Albany
St. Patrick's weekly rhythm is simple and centered on Sunday and Thursday worship. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8:00 a.m., preceded by Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 7:00 a.m., and (on the first Sunday of the month) the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A weekday Mass is celebrated on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., with Adoration and Confessions beginning at 4:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses are posted to the church bulletin and website.
- Sunday Mass — 8:00 AM
- Sunday Adoration — 7:00 AM
- First-Sunday Confessions — 7:00 AM
- Thursday Mass — 5:30 PM
- Thursday Adoration & Confessions — 4:30 PM
- Holy Day — see website or bulletin
Becoming Catholic / Religious Education
The parish welcomes anyone inquiring about joining the Catholic faith and invites them to call the parish office at 815-589-3542. The site poses the question, 'Is Jesus knocking on your door? Interested in becoming Catholic?' and points inquirers to the office for next steps. Faith formation for children and youth is coordinated parish-wide through the CRE (Coordinator of Religious Education) office.
- Call the parish office (815-589-3542) to inquire about becoming Catholic
- CRE office coordinates Religious Education across both parishes
- Office hours posted for CRE on the contact page
Parish Ministries & Outreach
In addition to Sunday worship, the parish sustains several long-standing ministries of prayer, formation, and service. A St. Vincent de Paul conference carries out the parish's outreach to those in material need. Brunch Sundays, hosted in the Immaculate Conception Hall after the 10:00 AM Mass in Fulton, build community between the two sites of the parish and are open to all. A 'Minister Schedules' page on the website coordinates lay liturgical ministries (e.g., lectors, servers, sacristans) for Masses celebrated at both churches.
- St. Vincent de Paul Conference
- Brunch Sundays after the 10:00 AM Mass at Immaculate Conception Hall
- Liturgical Minister schedules
- Volunteer opportunities coordinated through the parish office
I'm New Here — Frequently Asked Questions
The parish website hosts a dedicated page for visitors and newcomers that answers practical questions about attending Mass, parking, and offerings. The site emphasizes that 'you are not expected to put money in the offering' but invites those who consider the parish their church home to prayerfully consider weekly giving by envelope or online.
- Confession times — listed for both St. Patrick's and Immaculate Conception
- Service times — Sat 4:30 PM (IC), Sun 8:00 AM (St. Patrick), Sun 10:00 AM (IC)
- Weekday Masses — Tue 5:30 PM (IC), Wed–Sat 8:00 AM (IC), Thu 5:30 PM (St. Patrick)
- Parking — large lot and handicap-accessible at St. Patrick's, Albany
- Donations — not required to attend; envelopes and online giving welcome
Diocese of Rockford
St. Patrick Parish in Albany belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, which serves the eleven counties of northern Illinois outside the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is listed as Parish #001 on the diocesan parish listing — the first entry numerically — and is identified under the Diocese of Rockford by the GCatholic directory. The diocesan support page lists 'Albany | St. Patrick Parish' as an active parish of the Rockford diocese.
- Diocese: Rockford
- Parish Number on diocesan listing: #001
- Listed by name: 'St. Patrick Parish' in Albany
- Diocesan support page confirms it as an active parish
Contact & Office Hours
The parish operates from one shared parish office, reachable at 815-589-3542 and by email at [email protected]. The office hosts a Business Manager (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 1:00 to 2:00 PM lunch closure) and a Secretary (Tuesday/Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM). Calls for the CRE (religious education) are routed through the parish office.
- Parish Office Phone: 815-589-3542
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.icspchurches.org/
- Business Manager hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (lunch 1:00–2:00 PM closed)
- Secretary hours: Tue/Wed 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- St. Patrick address: 1201 N Bluff Street, Albany, IL 61230
- Immaculate Conception address: 703 12th Avenue, Fulton, IL 61252