About Holy Spirit Parish - Immaculate Conception Church · Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Holy Spirit Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, part of the Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown. It is a combined parish made up of two historic worship sites: Immaculate Conception Church on West Water Street and St. Agnes Church on East Walnut Street, which also houses the parish office. The parish is currently served by Fr. Joseph Orr as pastor, with three permanent deacons and a staff that includes religious education, youth ministry, finance, and Lock Haven Catholic School. It partners with Lock Haven University through the local Newman Center, where students find a spiritual home and a weekly student-led Sunday evening Mass.
- Patron
- Holy Spirit
- Rector
- Rev. Joseph T. Orr
- Diocese
- Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown
Why belong here
Holy Spirit Parish offers the rare warmth of a two-church Catholic community rooted in downtown Lock Haven, with regular daily and weekend Masses, easy Saturday confession at the parish office, and a clear ministry to every age — children in religious education and Lock Haven Catholic School, young adults at the Lock Haven University Newman Center, and adults through parish councils and finance leadership. Welcoming pastors and three permanent deacons ensure a steady sacramental and pastoral presence, while the combined Immaculate Conception / St. Agnes structure lets parishioners choose the Mass site that fits their week.
Mass times at Holy Spirit Parish - Immaculate Conception Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 PM at the Parish Office (3 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven) — or by appointment
- Sundays ~4:30 PM before the 5 PM Newman student-led Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
About Holy Spirit Parish
Holy Spirit Parish is the Roman Catholic community serving Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in the Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown. Although it is one parish, it worships in two historic downtown churches — Immaculate Conception Church and St. Agnes Church — sharing a single pastor, deacon team, parish office, councils, and faith-formation staff. The parish extends its ministry to Lock Haven Catholic School and to college students at Lock Haven University through a dedicated Newman Center.
- Two worship sites: Immaculate Conception (310 W. Water St.) and St. Agnes (3 E. Walnut St.)
- Part of the Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown
- Served by Fr. Joseph T. Orr as Pastor
Worship Sites
Parishioners can choose between two traditional downtown churches for weekend Mass, with weekday Masses alternating between them. This arrangement keeps the historic buildings active and offers different Mass communities within one parish.
- Immaculate Conception Church — 310 West Water Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
- St. Agnes Church — 3 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745 (parish office is beside this church)
- Saint Joseph Parish, Renovo — hosts the 12:00 PM Sunday Mass served by Fr. Orr
Snow & Ice Policy
Because Lock Haven winters are unpredictable, the parish publishes a clear policy for inclement weather so families know where Mass will be celebrated.
- Daily Mass is cancelled if ice is anticipated the next morning.
- If plowable snow falls overnight, weekday Mass moves to Immaculate Conception.
- If snow accumulates overnight Saturday, both Sunday Masses move to Immaculate Conception.
- Schedule changes are sent through the parish Flocknote channel.
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Fr. Joseph T. Orr, who also serves as Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish in Renovo. He is assisted by three permanent deacons and a small staff handling religious education, youth ministry, finance, and facilities.
- Fr. Joseph T. Orr — Pastor ([email protected])
- Deacon Chuck (Charles) Williams
- Deacon Philip Gibson
- Deacon Chip Young
- Tammy Nesbitt — Director of Religious Education / Youth Ministry (570-748-7303, [email protected])
- Mazzie Hau — Finance and Facilities Manager (570-748-4594 ext. 2, [email protected])
Parish Councils & Leadership
Lay leadership guides the parish through its Pastoral Council and Finance Council, working alongside the pastor and staff.
- Pastoral Council Chair: Jason Dershem
- Finance Council Chair: Mike Rendos
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Faith formation for children and youth is coordinated by the Director of Religious Education, who also serves as Youth Minister, supporting sacramental preparation and ongoing catechesis for parish families.
- Director of Religious Education / Youth Ministry: Tammy Nesbitt (570-748-7303, [email protected])
Lock Haven Catholic School
A parish-affiliated school, Lock Haven Catholic School provides Catholic PreK and elementary education in the community and is a key part of Holy Spirit Parish's family ministry.
- Principal: Sarah Hanson
- Phone: 570-748-7252
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: lhcs.org
Lock Haven University Newman Center
The parish hosts the Lock Haven University Newman Center, where the campus minister and student leaders build a spiritual home for college students in cooperation with Fr. Orr and the people of Immaculate Conception Church.
- Campus Minister: Christopher Klopp (570-748-8592, [email protected])
- Student-led Mass: Sundays 5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Church
- Reconciliation offered before Mass around 4:30 PM
- Light supper in the church basement after Mass
Support the Parish
Holy Spirit Parish offers several convenient ways for parishioners and friends to support its mission, including a 24/7 locked drop box beside the office.
- Drop donations any time in the locked mailbox on the side of the office building
- Mail to 3 E. Walnut Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
- Give online via paypal.me/holyspiritlh
Visit & Contact
The parish office sits beside St. Agnes Church and is the central point of contact for sacramental requests, registrations, and general inquiries.
- Parish Office: 3 East Walnut Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745
- Phone: 570-748-4594
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon (after noon by appointment)