About Saint Bernard Church
Saint Bernard Church is a Catholic church located at 509 EAST KANSAS STREET, Peoria, IL, 61603. You can reach Saint Bernard Church at +13096821221.
Saint Bernard Church is one of 172 churches we list in Peoria, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Peoria County and the Peoria, IL metro area. It is counted among 11 Catholic churches in Peoria, part of 1,563 in the Catholic tradition across Illinois.
Patron saint of Saint Bernard Church
Other churches named after Saint Bernard
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Bernard are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York, NY
Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard
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Catholic · Akron, OH
St. Bernard Parish
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Bernard
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
St. Bernard
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Catholic · Cologne, MN
St. Bernard
Where is Saint Bernard Church located?
Saint Bernard Church is located at 509 EAST KANSAS STREET, Peoria, IL, 61603. The building sits at coordinates 40.71160, -89.58775, placing it in Peoria, IL 61603.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Bernard Church
The ZIP code 61603 area around Saint Bernard Church is home to 15,789 residents with a median household income of $41,069 and a median age of 35.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint Bernard Church
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint Bernard Church
- What denomination is Saint Bernard Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Bernard Church located?
- Saint Bernard Church is located at 509 EAST KANSAS STREET, Peoria, IL, 61603.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Bernard Church?
- Saint Bernard (Bernard of Clairvaux). Feast day: Aug 20.
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