St. Mary Catholic Church, Freeport, IL

St. Mary Catholic Church, Freeport, IL St. Mary is a historic Irish national parish. Founded in 1846, the current church was built in 1890. About 250 families are registered parishioners.

09/06/2026

The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

09/06/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Don't forget, our parishes are now having Masses every First Friday of the month. 12:00pm at St. Joseph Church. 229 West...
09/03/2026

Don't forget, our parishes are now having Masses every First Friday of the month. 12:00pm at St. Joseph Church. 229 West Washington Pl. Freeport, IL 61032. You are also welcome to come into the church for adoration throughout the day.

🕯 Llamado a la Vida Eterna 🕯El Padre Robert Camacho falleció este agosto. Algunos de ustedes quizás recuerden los años q...
09/02/2026

🕯 Llamado a la Vida Eterna 🕯

El Padre Robert Camacho falleció este agosto. Algunos de ustedes quizás recuerden los años que estuvo con nosotros en San José y Santa María. Queremos elevar una oración por él y su familia.

El Padre Camacho fue un siervo devoto de Dios, guiando y nutriendo nuestras vidas espirituales con compasión, sabiduría y una dedicación inquebrantable.

A lo largo de los años, fue una fuente de consejo y un verdadero testimonio del amor de Cristo. Sus homilías nos inspiraron, sus oraciones nos fortalecieron y su presencia brindó consuelo a muchos tanto en momentos de alegría como de tristeza. El Padre Camacho tocó la vida de muchas personas y fue una verdadera bendición para cada parroquia de la que formó parte. Le expresamos nuestro más profundo agradecimiento por sus años de servicio y su compromiso con la misión de la Iglesia.

Que descanse en paz.

-Tomado en parte del P. Peck, de San Lorenzo en Elgin, Illinois, donde el P. Camacho disfrutó de sus años de jubilación.

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🕯 Called Into Eternal Life 🕯

Father Robert Camacho passed away this August. Some of you may remember the years he was here with us at St. Joseph and St. Mary. We would like to extend a prayer to him and his family.

Father Camacho has been a devoted servant of God, guiding and nurturing our spiritual lives with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication.

Over the years, he has been a source of counsel, and a true witness of Christ’s love. His homilies have inspired us, his prayers have uplifted us, and his presence has brought comfort to so many during times of joy and sorrow alike. Father Camacho has touched the lives of so many people and has truly been a blessing to every parish he was a part of. We express our deepest thanks to him for his years of service and his commitment to the mission of the Church.

May he rest in peace.

-Partly taken from Fr. Peck, of St. Laurence in Elgin, IL, where Fr. Camacho enjoyed his retirement years.

09/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Father Roberto Camacho, a beloved priest and a true pillar of our Aurora, Fox Valley, and Diocese of Rockford communities.

Father Roberto touched countless lives through his faith, compassion, friendship, and devoted service to God’s people. His ministry reached far beyond the walls of any one parish, and many in our St. Joseph Parish family knew him, prayed with him, and were blessed by his presence.

We implore God’s mercy for the soul of our brother in Christ. We join his family, parishioners, brother priests, friends, and all who loved him in prayer, asking the Lord to welcome Father Roberto into the joy of His eternal and loving presence.

Funeral arrangements for Father Roberto Camacho:

Vigil & Visitation
Thursday, September 3
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. Laurence Catholic Church
572 Standish Street
Elgin, IL 60123

Funeral Mass
Friday, September 4 at 11:00 AM
Visitation from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St. Laurence Catholic Church

We invite our St. Joseph Parish community to pray for Father Roberto and, if able, join in honoring a priest who gave so much of his life in service to Christ and His Church.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 🙏

Our final family rosary and potluck of the summer will be held Saturday, September 12th!
08/31/2026

Our final family rosary and potluck of the summer will be held Saturday, September 12th!

Join us this Friday, September 4th, for our First Friday Mass at noon, and adoration to follow all afternoon. Did you k...
08/30/2026

Join us this Friday, September 4th, for our First Friday Mass at noon, and adoration to follow all afternoon.

Did you know? The First Friday Devotion is a Catholic practice of honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus by receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months in a spirit of reparation.

08/30/2026

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

08/30/2026

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

08/23/2026

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Address

704 S State Avenue
Freeport, IL
61032

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18152328271

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