Update from Chancery
Although the government of Ontario has begun a phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions, re-opening churches for public worship is not part of the initial step; churches must remain closed for the time being. Bishop Gerard Bergie writes that the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario is developing a protocol in preparation for the day when churches can open again. More can be read in this post.
Notice on Current Parish Situation
Please note that due to ongoing measures for the COVID-19 pandemic the church is now closed to the public until further notice. Mass continues to be said privately for named and general intentions.
The office is also closed to the public but is processing e-mail (stpatrick1895@hotmail.com) and telephone (905-354-7451) enquiries Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Correspondence can be dropped off in the letter box.
Restrictions are in place for hospital visits but there are clergy on call for emergencies only; the hospital will call them as needed.
The office is also closed to the public but is processing e-mail (stpatrick1895@hotmail.com) and telephone (905-354-7451) enquiries Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Correspondence can be dropped off in the letter box.
Restrictions are in place for hospital visits but there are clergy on call for emergencies only; the hospital will call them as needed.
Offerings to St. Patrick Parish
Although closed for public worship for the time being, the office continues to operate, staff and bills continue to need to be paid. Parishioners' continued financial support to the parish during the COVID-19 pandemic is needed and appreciated.
St. Patrick parish will begin accepting donations through e-transfers to stpatrick1895@hotmail.com, beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
In the comment section or message section, please enter your church envelope number. If you do not remember it or do not use numbered envelopes, please enter your address.
For more information see this post.
St. Patrick parish will begin accepting donations through e-transfers to stpatrick1895@hotmail.com, beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
In the comment section or message section, please enter your church envelope number. If you do not remember it or do not use numbered envelopes, please enter your address.
For more information see this post.
Bishop's Easter Letter & a Memorandum
A letter for the 2020 Easter season from the Most Reverend Gerard Bergie, D.D., bishop of the diocese of Saint Catherines, is available in this post.
The latest memorandum on the diocesan situation is available in this post.
The latest memorandum on the diocesan situation is available in this post.
Diocesan notice regarding cancellations and changes to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Effective March 18, all Masses - Sunday and weekday - are cancelled until further notice. Bishop Gerard Bergie, the bishop of the diocese of Saint Catharines, grants all the faithful a dispensation from their Sunday obligation.
The 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Cathedral will be live-streamed beginning Sunday, March 29, on the Diocesan website http://www.saintcd.com.
Other provisions place limits on marriages, baptisms, funerals etc. in order to comply with practices recommended by public health authorities. Please see the full text of the memo here or visit the diocesan website at http://www.saintcd.com.
The 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass at the Cathedral will be live-streamed beginning Sunday, March 29, on the Diocesan website http://www.saintcd.com.
Other provisions place limits on marriages, baptisms, funerals etc. in order to comply with practices recommended by public health authorities. Please see the full text of the memo here or visit the diocesan website at http://www.saintcd.com.
For further updates, go to the blog posts.
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Welcome to St. Patrick Parish!
We are a Roman Catholic Community in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls, ON in the Diocese of St. Catharines. |
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The parish of St Patrick, established in 1858, has been served by the Carmelites since 1875. To learn more about the Carmelites, read the overview and look at links to other sites of interest.
The Carmelites are present in Niagara Falls also in the parish of Our Lady of Peace and at the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre. We invite you to take a look at the Spiritual Centre on facebook and the online presence of the Monastery Store.
The Carmelites are present in Niagara Falls also in the parish of Our Lady of Peace and at the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre. We invite you to take a look at the Spiritual Centre on facebook and the online presence of the Monastery Store.
Interior of St. Patrick Church