About Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish - St. John Chapel · Central City, Pennsylvania
Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant Catholic community with deep historical roots dating back to 1914, formed from the merger of two ethnic parishes — Sacred Heart of Jesus (Polish) and St. John the Baptist (Slovak). The parish, established in 1999, welcomes all who seek holiness, direction, and a spiritual home, and is located near the Flight 93 National Memorial. Its mission, 'Instaurare Omnia In Christo' — To Renew All Things in Christ — guides its ministries and outreach, emphasizing faith, service, and community.
- Established
- 1999
- Patron
- Our Lady Queen of Angels
- Rector
- Father Aron
Why belong here
Our parish offers a warm, inclusive community where all are welcome to pray, grow in faith, and find spiritual direction. Through ministries like faith formation, sacraments, and outreach, we help people rediscover the joy of the Eucharist and live out their Catholic identity. Whether you’re returning to the Church or exploring faith for the first time, you’ll find a home here.
Mass times at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish - St. John Chapel
Weekly Mass schedule
History
Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, as it is known today, was established on October 6, 1999, as a response to the challenges of changing demographics and priest shortages in our area. While the parish is less than twenty years old, our history goes back much further. Our Lady Queen of Angels was created when Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Polish) and St. John the Baptist Parish (Slovak) were merged. The product of a deeply ethnic community and a town centered on coal mining, the roots of both former parishes were rich with faith, family life, Church life, traditions, and customs. Over the last fifty years, the area has undergone overwhelming change with the loss of the coal industry, families moving on, and a region with financial struggles. While Our Lady Queen of Angels has been battered by many storms, our Catholic roots run deep in fertile ground tilled by those who have gone before us. As a parish, we are at the crossroads of a historic past and a hopeful future. Engaged in a challenging present, we are convinced that the mystery of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection unfolds within human life. We are heirs to the ethic people who were defined by a deep faith and a strong work ethic. While many things in life change it is good to know that the faith we profess is “ever ancient and ever new.” These things of faith were cherished by our ancestors, and by us today. As a people seeking a profound sense of the sacred and allowing that to permeate our lives with a renewed faith, our parish remains true to its mission – Instaurare omnia in Christo – To renew all things in Christ.
Pastor’s Welcome
With roots dating back to 1914, Queen of Angels Catholic Parish is a historic and vibrant parish located in the heart of Central City, Pennsylvania. Our doors are open to everyone, and we encourage you, whether you are seeking a deeper relationship with God, or are curious and interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, to join us for the Holy sacrifice of the Mass where we celebrate the joy and awe of the Eucharist. If you have been away from the Church for a long time, please know that you are always welcome to come home. We are one body united in Christ, who calls us by name to help him spread His message of truth and love. In Christ, Father Aron
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Ignatius Pilz1916–?
First resident pastor; ordained in Chile, arrived in Central City in 1916 after being appointed by Bishop Garvey.