About St. Mary Oratory
St. Mary Oratory is a Catholic church located at 517 Elm Street, Rockford, IL, 61102. You can reach St. Mary Oratory at +18159655971.
Patron saint of St. Mary Oratory
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 Oratory located?
St. Mary Oratory is located at 517 Elm Street, 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 207 ft
- Public parking 374 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Public parking 495 ft
- Metro Centre Parking Ramp 568 ft
- RMTD Downtown Station · RMTD 538 ft
- Mr. Burger · american, burger 367 ft
- Restoration Cafe 554 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 7, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Mary Oratory
The ZIP code 61102 area around St. Mary 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 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at St. Mary Oratory
Questions and answers about St. Mary Oratory
- What denomination is St. Mary Oratory?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary Oratory located?
- St. Mary Oratory is located at 517 Elm Street, Rockford, IL, 61102.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Oratory?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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