About St. Mary
St. Mary is a Catholic church located at 507 Avenue B, Sterling, IL, 61081. You can reach St. Mary at +18156250640.
St. Mary is one of 32 churches we list in Sterling, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Whiteside County. It is counted among 1,563 in the Catholic tradition across Illinois.
Patron saint of St. Mary
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other churches 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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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Mary of the Lake
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Mary
Where is St. Mary located?
St. Mary is located at 507 Avenue B, Sterling, IL, 61081. The building sits at coordinates 41.79007, -89.69898, placing it in Sterling, IL 61081.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at St. Mary
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. Mary
- What denomination is St. Mary?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary located?
- St. Mary is located at 507 Avenue B, Sterling, IL, 61081.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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