HomeImmaculate Conception Parish in Morris, Illinois, is a Catholic parish established in 1852 to serve the spiritual needs of Irish settlers in the area. The parish's history includes the construction of multiple church buildings, with Father Patrick Terry founding the first church and Father Thomas Ryan overseeing the second church built in 1866. Notable developments include the establishment of the Immaculate Conception school under Father Lawrence Meehan from 1889 to 1901 and the construction of Kenrick Hall during Father Lloyd Bowden's leadership in the 1960s, which converted the previous school into a multipurpose facility. For more information about its ministries and community programs, contact the parish directly.
