About St. Bernard
St. Bernard is a Catholic church located at 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL, 60432. You can reach St. Bernard at +18157264474.
St. Bernard is one of 122 churches we list in Joliet, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Will County and the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. It is counted among 21 Catholic churches in Joliet, part of 1,563 in the Catholic tradition across Illinois.
Patron saint of St. Bernard
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 St. Bernard located?
St. Bernard is located at 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL, 60432. The building sits at coordinates 41.53297, -88.04982, placing it in Joliet, IL 60432.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Bernard
The ZIP code 60432 area around St. Bernard is home to 20,483 residents with a median household income of $61,345 and a median age of 32.8 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. Bernard
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 St. Bernard
- What denomination is St. Bernard?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Bernard located?
- St. Bernard is located at 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL, 60432.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Bernard?
- Saint Bernard (Bernard of Clairvaux). Feast day: Aug 20.
Photographs of St. Bernard
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