About St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory is a Catholic church in Rockford, Illinois located at 517 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. As of April 2026, St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory holds a 4.9-star rating across 60 Google reviews. The St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory parish office answers at (815) 965-5971.
aily Traditional Latin "Indult" Mass, offered by priests of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Sunday Mass, 9:00am.
Patron saint of St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other parishes named after Saint Mary
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Mary
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Catholic · Natchez, MS
St. Mary Basilica
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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St. Mary of the Lake
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St. Mary
When does St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory hold services?
St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM. All times are local to Rockford, IL.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
Where is St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory located?
St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory is located at 517 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. The building sits at coordinates 42.27206, -89.09844, placing it in Rockford, IL 61102.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 200 ft
- Public parking 387 ft
- Public parking 423 ft
- Public parking 499 ft
- Public parking 554 ft
- RMTD Downtown Station · RMTD 528 ft
- Mr. Burger · american, burger 374 ft
- Restoration Cafe 564 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
The ZIP code 61102 area around St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory is home to 16,875 residents with a median household income of $41,097 and a median age of 34.5 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 St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory
- What denomination is St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM
- What is the phone number for St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory?
- You can reach the parish at (815) 965-5971.
- Where is St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory located?
- The parish is located at 517 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
- How do visitors rate St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 60 Google reviews.
- Is St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Mary Roman Catholic Oratory, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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