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St. Anne's Catholic Church /

The National Shrine of St. Anne


230 North 6th Avenue

St. Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8265










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Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent at the Border Town Parishes - December 21, 2025


Celebrated at St. Anne's Church

230 N. 6th Avenue

St. Anne, IL 60964

This year's theme that Fr. Pete weaves throughout the Season of Advent is that of the "Light in the Darkness," sharing FIVE stories of faith that illustrate this theme. Today's Mass references the philanthropic work with the poor, referencing Mike & Lidia (Estella) Cronk and their work with the Our Lady of Angels Mission in Humboldt Park and their charitable work at the Border Town Parishes. Mike & Lidia represent the type of Christian Service that all of us are called to live on behalf of those most in need of God's mercy.


Other reflections during this Season of Advent will include St. Pope John Paul II and the "beggar priest" (Second Sunday of Advent), the story of Gina Novelli and the life of a "Hockey Mom" (Immaculate Conception), the charitable work of Mike & Lidia (Estella) Cronk and their ministry to the poor (Third Sunday of Advent) and the story of Dianne Marcotte and the care for the youth within the Momence Community (Fourth Sunday of Advent).

Homily in SPANISH for the Third Sunday of Advent

at the Border Town Parishes - December 14, 2025

Celebrated at St. Patrick's Church

119 N. Market Street

Momence, IL  60954

Opening Ecumenical Service Highlights - Village of St. Anne's 175 Anniversary

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROGRAM BOOK)

Celebrated at St. Anne's Church

230 N. 6th Avenue

St. Anne, IL  60954

Catholic Conversations on Catholic Spirit Radio - a Podcast with Paul Garcia about the St. Anne  Novena from July 17-25, 2024 and the Feast Day on July 26, 2024. First Broadcast on June 22, 2024.

Welcome to Catholic Conversations on Catholic Spirit Radio! I'm your host, Paul Garcia. Today, we're honored to have Father Pete Jankowski from St. Anne's Catholic Church in St. Anne, Illinois, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Momence, Illinois. Father Pete is also a theology teacher at St. Francis University in Illinois. Join us as Father Pete shares exciting updates about the upcoming 138th annual St. Anne Novena and its rich history.


The St. Anne Novena is a nine-day period of prayer leading up to the Feast of St. Anne on July 26th. This tradition, which began in the 1850s, includes venerating a relic of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Father Pete recounts the history of the relic and its journey from France to St. Anne, Illinois, and shares miraculous stories of healing associated with it.


Father Pete emphasizes the significance of faith, prayer, and community in experiencing God's grace. He invites everyone to participate in the Novena Masses from July 17th to 25th and the special events on July 26th, including Masses in English, Latin, and Spanish, processions, and activities for all ages.


Tune in to hear inspiring stories and learn more about the spiritual and historical importance of the St. Anne Novena. Discover how this event brings people together in faith and devotion, offering a unique opportunity to encounter God's love and grace.


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Masses

Wednesday Mass 5:00 p.m.

First Friday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Confessions 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

The Rosary is Prayed

Prior to Every Mass

Office Hours:

Monday

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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St. Anne's Catholic Church was founded by Father Charles Chiniquy, who travelled to Illinois in 1852 and helped found the parish for which the city was named. He was accompanied by most of his French-Canadian parishioners from nearby Bourbonnais, IL. The current structure was built in 1872 to replace Father Chiniquy's original log church. The stone structure is of Gothic design and topped with a bell tower. The church survived a fire in 1893.


The church contains a national shrine to St. Anne, established in 1888 to provide parishioners with a counterpart of the shrine at Beaupré, Canada. The shrine is now known throughout the Middle West and several miraculous cures have been reported. St. Anne's Day, July 26th, brings hundreds of visitors to venerate the relic of la bonne Sainte Anne.



CLICK HERE to Read the Saga of St. Anne and the History of the City!!!

St. Anne's Church

Photo Directories

Thanks to Anne Andrade & Ruth Sparenberg for editing the following Photo Directories from the Church History of the Border Town Parishes!

Take a video tour of the parish by clicking onto our YouTube Video of the Church! St. Anne's Church is located at 230 North Sixth Street in St. Anne, IL.

St. Nicholas visits the

St. Anne's community in December 2023!

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Acquiring a Papal Blessing

The Vatican provides a wonderful opportunity to receive an Apostolic Blessing for Birthdays, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Religious Professions, Ordinations and Anniversaries of these sacraments. Fr. Pete offers a special blessing for married couples on the first Sunday weekend of each month and can purchase an Apostolic Blessing for anyone who asks (and if he can afford it... since he pays out of pocket!!!


If you are interested in receiving an Apostolic Blessing, you can do so by clicking the link to the left or by calling the parish offices.

CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS AT ST. ANNE'S CHURCH!

Religious Items for Sale at St. Anne's!!!

$7 Mugs (Three For $20) - $2 Greeting Cards ($25 for Packet of Twenty) - $2 for a Bottle of Blessed Oil or Water

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