About St. Mary Oratory
St. Mary Oratory is a Catholic parish located at 517 Elm Street, Rockford, IL, 61102. The St. Mary Oratory parish office answers at +18159655971.
Patron saint of St. Mary 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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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 42.22877, -89.16252, placing it in Rockford, IL 61102.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. Mary Oratory
- What denomination is St. Mary Oratory?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary Oratory located?
- The parish 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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