Saint Mary Catholic Church, DeKalb

Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, Illinois is one of the oldest Catholic communities in the area, with parishioners first gathering for Mass in homes and public spaces beginning in 1850. Located at 329 Pine Street, the parish operates as a Roman Catholic church serving the DeKalb community and includes St. Mary Catholic School, which was established in 1911 to provide faith-based education for local children. The church has played a significant role in the community for over 170 years, offering multiple Masses throughout the week in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and continuing traditions such as Memorial Day outdoor Masses held at St. Mary Cemetery.