About Saints Cyril and Methodius (St. Peter the Apostle Parish) · Reading, Pennsylvania
St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Reading, PA, is a long-standing parish serving about 1600 families. Founded in 1752, it has grown through centuries of community devotion, with key milestones including the construction of its current church in 1846 and major renovations led by Father James E. Cleary in the early 1900s. The parish is known for its Eucharistic worship, sacramental life, and active ministries, including St. Peter School, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009. It offers Mass in both English and Spanish and welcomes newcomers with a spirit of fellowship and service.
- Established
- 1752
- Patron
- Saint Peter the Apostle
- Rector
- Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Orsulak
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
Why belong here
Join a community of about 1600 families dedicated to Eucharistic worship and sacramental life. Experience fellowship through active ministries, including St. Peter School, parish outreach, and volunteer opportunities. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, and welcomes newcomers with warmth and support.
Mass times at Saints Cyril and Methodius (St. Peter the Apostle Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Our Parish
St. Peter the Apostle Church was established in 1752. The first chapel was built in 1756, followed by a brick church in 1791. The parish became independent in 1818, and by 1846, a new brick church was erected at 326 South Fifth Street. Major renovations led by Father James E. Cleary (1889–1904) resulted in the current church, dedicated in 1905. The parish celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2002. St. Peter School was founded in 1859 with Sisters from Monroe, Michigan, and the rectory was renamed the Parish House in 2008 after consolidation with St. Anthony Chapel (formerly a Lithuanian parish). Monsignor Thomas J. Orsulak has served as pastor since 2005.
Staff
- Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Orsulak
- Assistant Pastor: Reverend Monsignor William T. Baker
- School Principal: Sister Anna Musi, I.H.M.
- Director of Religious Education (CCD): Sister Margaert Pavluchuk, I.H.M.
- Business Manager: Ylma Yagual
- Deacons: Jaime Peña, Mariano Torres (Retired), Jesus Centeno (Retired), Julio Colon (Retired)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Charles Marcianountil 2003
Served as pastor until his death in 2003.
- Monsignor Thomas J. Orsulak2005–present
Served as pastor since 2005.