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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. Sunday and weekday Masses continue at limited capacity according to provincial regulations and with public health measures in place. See below for details.
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As of April 3 and the province-wide shutdown, the Niagara Region is in the grey zone (stage 1) of the provincial COVID-19 framework. As of April 19, indoor gatherings for the purposes of a wedding, funeral, or religious service are limited to 10 people. Physical distancing and masks are required.
Effective Monday, April 19, Mass attendance is restricted to 10, including presider and other ministers. Advance sign-up is required by calling the parish office Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - noon.
Bishop Bergie has dispensed from the Sunday obligation for the duration of the pandemic.
During the shut-down, the office is answering telephone calls and e-mails during normal business hours, but is closed to the general public. Business (e.g. picking up baptismal certificates, tax receipts) can be transacted at the door.
Effective Monday, April 19, Mass attendance is restricted to 10, including presider and other ministers. Advance sign-up is required by calling the parish office Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - noon.
Bishop Bergie has dispensed from the Sunday obligation for the duration of the pandemic.
During the shut-down, the office is answering telephone calls and e-mails during normal business hours, but is closed to the general public. Business (e.g. picking up baptismal certificates, tax receipts) can be transacted at the door.
Some Masses are streamed live on Facebook and subsequently uploaded to YouTube. For details, see this post.
Click link: St. Patrick Parish Facebook page
Click link: St. Patrick Parish YouTube channel
Click link: St. Patrick Parish Facebook page
Click link: St. Patrick Parish YouTube channel
We have a position available at St. Patrick Parish for a Parish Accounting Secretary. See this post for details.
What's Going On
Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Brother Michael Joyce. O. Carm. reflects on the image of the shepherd in this post encouraging prayer for vocations.
Delta Bingo 50/50 draw: One source of funds for Saint Patrick church is Charitable Gaming through Delta Bingo.
Now Delta is holding a 50/50 draw: www.DeltaBingo5050.com.
Bishop's letter on vaccines: a letter from Bishop Gerard Bergie on concerns related to COVID-19 vaccines is available in this post.
Delta Bingo 50/50 draw: One source of funds for Saint Patrick church is Charitable Gaming through Delta Bingo.
Now Delta is holding a 50/50 draw: www.DeltaBingo5050.com.
Bishop's letter on vaccines: a letter from Bishop Gerard Bergie on concerns related to COVID-19 vaccines is available in this post.
Diocesan policy on face coverings: Regions and municipalities have been passing by-laws regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings in enclosed public spaces, including churches. The diocese has issued a policy in response; please see this post for details.
Members of the Catholic community are reminded that for the duration of the pandemic, Bishop Bergie has dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass Sundays and other holy days of obligation.
Members of the Catholic community are reminded that for the duration of the pandemic, Bishop Bergie has dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass Sundays and other holy days of obligation.
For further updates, go to the blog posts.
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