About Holy Redeemer · Warren, Pennsylvania
Holy Redeemer Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Warren, Pennsylvania, belonging to the Diocese of Erie. Established in 1912, the parish serves the Warren County Catholic community from its church at 11 Russell Street. In 2017, the neighboring parish of St. Anthony of Padua was merged into Holy Redeemer, making St. Anthony a secondary worship site of the parish. Today the parish is led by Father Mark O'Hern and offers daily Mass, weekend Mass at both churches, the Sacrament of Penance, Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation for K–7th graders, a youth ministry called CCY (Cool Catholic Youth), a music ministry, and a parish Walking with Purpose women's Bible study.
- Established
- 1912
- Patron
- The Holy Redeemer (Jesus Christ, the Redeemer)
- Rector
- Rev. Mark O'Hern
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
Why belong here
Holy Redeemer Parish offers a stable, century-old Catholic community in Warren with daily Mass, two Sunday worship sites, and regular confession and Eucharistic Adoration (including First Friday and First Saturday hours). It runs an active EDGE faith formation program for K–7th graders and a CCY (Cool Catholic Youth) youth group, with many opportunities for children to serve as lectors, ushers, choir members and altar servers. Adults can take part in Walking with Purpose women's Bible study, the parish music ministry, and other ministries that serve the wider Warren County Catholic community.
Mass times at Holy Redeemer
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (or on request)
- Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:55 AM (or on request)
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Adoration times
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (First Fridays, following 7 AM Mass)
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM (First Saturdays, following 7:30 AM Mass)
Parish History
Holy Redeemer Parish was established in 1912 in Warren, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Diocese of Erie. A major recent chapter came in 2017, when the Diocese merged the former parish of St. Anthony of Padua (established 1878) into Holy Redeemer, with St. Anthony of Padua Church continuing as a secondary worship site.
- Established: 1912
- Diocese of Erie
- St. Anthony of Padua Parish merged into Holy Redeemer in 2017
Faith Formation — EDGE (K–7th Grade)
EDGE is the parish's K–7 faith formation program serving the Warren County Catholic Community. Its goal is to provide opportunities for faith formation, service, experiences of the Church, and encounters with Christ. The program combines Ordinary sessions, Extraordinary sessions (such as Serve Sunday, funeral Masses, and retreats), parent formation, and sacramental preparation.
- Ordinary sessions held on Sundays (Sept–April)
- Parent Formation for 2nd Grade parents (Oct 19) and 3rd Grade parents (Jan 11)
- 2nd Grade Retreat (Mar 1) and 3rd Grade Retreat (Apr 12)
- First Reconciliation (Mar 21 at St. Joseph)
- First Eucharist (May 2 at Holy Redeemer; May 3 at St. Joseph; St. Anthony and St. Luke by request)
- Contact: [email protected]
Youth Ministry — CCY (Cool Catholic Youth)
CCY invites middle-school youth to take an active role in parish life.
- Sign up to be a server, lector, usher, or choir member at Mass
Music Ministry
The parish Music Ministry is led by Director of Liturgical Music Rachel Harvey, who coordinates music for weekend and daily Masses as well as weddings and other liturgical celebrations.
- Director of Liturgical Music: Rachel Harvey ([email protected])
- Open invitation for choir members and instrumentalists
Walking with Purpose — Women's Bible Study
The parish hosts Walking with Purpose, a Catholic women's Bible study program that connects women in the parish for Scripture study and fellowship.
- Walking with Purpose women's Bible study
Sacraments
Holy Redeemer Parish prepares and celebrates the seven Catholic sacraments with parishioners. Couples preparing for marriage begin by contacting the parish priest and then complete Pre-Cana or Engagement Encounter through the Diocese of Erie. Wedding music is coordinated through the Director of Liturgical Music. The parish website also links to diocesan vocations pages for those discerning Holy Orders.
- Marriage: contact pastor, then Pre-Cana or Engagement Encounter
- Wedding music: contact Rachel Harvey ([email protected])
- Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders / vocations links to erievocations.org
Staff & Contacts
The parish is served by a pastor, permanent deacon, director of liturgical music, religious education leader, and support staff. The parish office can be reached by phone or email.
- Pastor: Rev. Mark O'Hern
- Permanent Deacon: Deacon Raymond Wiehagen
- Director of Liturgical Music: Rachel Harvey
- Religious Education Leader: Jennifer Wortman
- Support Staff: Francine Maeder
- Parish Office: 11 Russell St., Warren, PA 16365 — (814) 723-4222 — [email protected]