About St. Teresa of the Child Jesus · Belleville, Illinois
St. Teresa of the Child Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish in Belleville, Illinois, united in a parish partnership with St. Luke Church. Guided by its patron, St. Thérèse of the Little Flower, the parish seeks to be a living witness of the Gospel through worship, sacramental life, education, and outreach. It is home to St. Teresa School, a vibrant religious education program, and a 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration chapel, welcoming families across Belleville to grow in faith and serve others.
- Established
- 1926
- Patron
- St. Teresa of the Child Jesus (St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower)
- Rector
- Father Joseph Oganda
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
Why belong here
St. Teresa offers a warm, family-centered community rooted in the Eucharist and the spirituality of St. Thérèse, with strong schools, daily Mass, confession, and around-the-clock adoration to support every stage of the faith journey.
Mass times at St. Teresa of the Child Jesus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00–4:40 pm at St. Teresa Church
- Friday 11:00–11:40 am at St. Teresa Church
Adoration times
- Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Evening Prayer offered Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
History
St. Teresa Parish was founded in 1926 by Bishop Henry Althoff and carved out of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Luke parishes. The first pastor, Rev. William Hoff, gathered about 120 German-American families, and the church and school were dedicated on August 29, 1926. The School Sisters of Notre Dame arrived that September to staff the new school.
- Founded: 1926
- First pastor: Rev. William Hoff
- Church and school dedicated: August 29, 1926
- School opened: September 7, 1926
- 100th anniversary: 2026
Sacraments
Sacraments are celebrated by appointment or at the scheduled times below. Couples planning marriage should contact the rectory at least six months in advance.
- Baptism: Contact the rectory
- Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00–4:40 pm and Friday 11:00–11:40 am @ St. Teresa
- Marriage: Contact the rectory six months in advance
- Vocations to priesthood or diaconate: contact the Diocese of Belleville Vocation Office
Ministries & Outreach
The parish supports a variety of ministries and organizations for worship, education, and service.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Religious Education / Parish School of Religion
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
- Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
- Parish Council
- Music Ministry
- St. Teresa School
Contact Information
The parish office is located at the St. Teresa campus and is open Monday through Thursday.
- Address: 1201 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221-4095
- Phone: 618-233-3500
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Website: https://www.stteresabelleville.org/