About Holy Ghost · Jessup, Pennsylvania
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church is a parish in Jessup, Pennsylvania, serving the Eastern Catholic community with Byzantine liturgical traditions. It offers regular Divine Liturgies, prayer services, and ministries rooted in faith, service, and community. The parish is led by Pastor Timothy Kennedy and includes a dedicated staff of cantor, maintenance director, cemetery care director, and trustees. It welcomes families and visitors with a focus on spiritual growth, sacramental life, and cultural heritage of the Byzantine Rite.
- Rector
- The Reverend Timothy Kennedy
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers rich Byzantine liturgical traditions, active ministries like ECF religious education, healing and anointing services, and community prayer gatherings. The parish fosters spiritual growth through sacraments, music, and outreach, welcoming families and visitors with warmth and a commitment to Eastern Catholic heritage.
Mass times at Holy Ghost
Weekly Mass schedule
Who We Are
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church is a parish in Jessup, Pennsylvania, serving the Eastern Catholic community with Byzantine liturgical traditions. It offers regular Divine Liturgies, prayer services, and ministries rooted in faith, service, and community. The parish is led by Pastor Timothy Kennedy and includes a dedicated staff of cantor, maintenance director, cemetery care director, and trustees. It welcomes families and visitors with a focus on spiritual growth, sacramental life, and cultural heritage of the Byzantine Rite.
Ministries
- Eastern Catholic Formation (ECF) Religious Education
- Choir
- Cemetery Care
- Maintenance & Grounds
- Trustees
Sacraments & Services
- Divine Liturgy (Saturdays 4 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m.)
- Mondays with Mary (Rosary at 5:30 p.m.)
- Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (Divine Liturgy)
- Monthly Prayer Service (second Thursday at 6:00 p.m.)
- Monthly Healing and Anointing Service (third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.)
Faith Formation
Eastern Catholic Formation (ECF) classes are offered for children, beginning in September with commissioning of catechists and blessing of children. The program teaches children about their faith, the Byzantine Rite, and traditions. In-person classes are planned for the fall. Contact Joyce Covaleski or Pastor Tim Kennedy for questions.