St. Barnabas

About Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish

Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish is a linked Catholic parish of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown serving the Bon-Air and Daisytown neighborhoods of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The parish worships at two church sites: St. Barnabas at 408 Luzon Avenue in Bon-Air, and St. Gregory at 120 Boltz Street in Daisytown. The two share a single pastor, staff, bulletin, and parish identity. The parish's published mission statement reads: 'As Catholic Christians, we will live to serve God and each other. And do His will as one family united in Faith. We will teach, serve, and be an example to the youth of the parish that they will come to a full understanding of Christ and His plan for their lives. We will nurture the gifts and talents of all parish members and use them wisely for the glory of God. We will compassionately implement the Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy for those in our Parish, Diocese and throughout the world. Through the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we affirm our Communion with Christ and each other. All are welcome.'

St. Barnabas Church (Bon-Air site)

St. Barnabas Catholic Church stands at 408 Luzon Avenue in the Bon-Air neighborhood of Johnstown, PA 15902 (Cambria County). It is the smaller of the two Ss. Gregory & Barnabas worship sites, hosting three scheduled Masses each week: Thursday evening, Friday morning, and Sunday morning. It also hosts the Saturday evening Reconciliation slot at 6:30 PM according to the 2015 parish bulletin. Funerals and other parish liturgies for Bon-Air families, such as the February 2026 Funeral Mass for Elizabeth Ann Pribish, are regularly celebrated at St. Barnabas.

• Address: 408 Luzon Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902
• Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM
• Thursday Mass: 6:30 PM
• Friday Mass: 8:00 AM
• Saturday Reconciliation: 6:30 PM (per March 2015 bulletin)

St. Gregory Church (Daisytown site)

The partner site of the linked parish is St. Gregory Catholic Church, located at 120 Boltz Street in the Daisytown neighborhood of Johnstown. St. Gregory hosts the larger share of the weekly Mass schedule: Monday evening, Tuesday morning, Wednesday morning, Saturday Vigil, and the late-morning Sunday Mass. It is also the primary site for Saturday Confessions and the location of the rectory/parish office.

• Address: 120 Boltz Street, Johnstown, PA 15902
• Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM (Daisytown)
• Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM (Daisytown)
• Monday: 6:30 PM
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM
• Saturday Confessions: Noon–12:30 PM and 3:15–3:45 PM
• Rectory/parish office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Clergy & Staff

The parish is currently served by Rev. Callistus I. Elue, who is listed as Pastor on joinmychurch.com and as Administrator of Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, Johnstown, on the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown clergy directory. The earlier Pastor, Rev. Robert L. Ruston, is named as pastor on the parish bulletin dated March 1, 2015 (2nd Sunday in Lent). Parish bulletins from that era confirm a single pastor serving both worship sites and identify the parish's 'United In Christ' theme.

• Rev. Callistus I. Elue — current Pastor/Administrator
• Rev. Robert L. Ruston — Pastor, at least through March 2015

Religious Education & Youth Faith Formation

Ss. Gregory & Barnabas runs a parish religious-education program (CCD) for children in grades K through 11, with sessions typically held on Sundays following the Family Day break that is printed on the parish calendar. The parish mission statement highlights teaching youth and being an example to them so that they 'come to a full understanding of Christ and His plan for their lives.' The parish also publishes sacramental-preparation guidelines for Baptism (parents are to be registered, active members of the parish before arrangements are made).

• Religious Education (CCD) for grades K–11
• Sacramental preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage
• Family Day (CCD break) and Confirmation cycle listed on parish calendar

Music Ministry

The parish operates two distinct choirs as a regular part of its weekly schedule: an Adult Choir that rehearses on Wednesdays and a Youth Choir that rehearses on Thursdays. Choir music supports the parish's weekend liturgies at both the Daisytown and Bon-Air sites.

• Adult Choir — Wednesday
• Youth Choir — Thursday

RCIA — Becoming Catholic

The parish hosts the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for anyone seeking more information about membership in the Roman Catholic Church. The parish bulletin invites inquirers to call the church office to learn more, and the parish mission statement affirms that 'All are welcome.'

• RCIA inquiry through the rectory office at (814) 536-6818

Parish Life, Fundraisers & Fellowship

Beyond the regular liturgical and formation schedule, Ss. Gregory & Barnabas sustains a busy parish-life calendar that includes seasonal fundraisers such as an annual Cash Bash held at the parish hall and the popular Lenten Fish Fry shared between the Daisytown and Bon-Air sites on Fridays during Lent. Family members of those being remembered at Mass are invited to present the Offertory Gifts at the weekend liturgy offered for their loved ones — a practice noted in the 2015 bulletins.

• Lenten Friday Fish Fry (Daisytown / Bon-Air)
• Cash Bash fundraiser (parish hall)
• Offertory presentations by family members at weekend Masses

Contact, Office & Visiting

Parishioners and visitors can reach Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish through a single phone line, email, and website that serve both worship sites. The parish office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The parish also maintains a Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/SSGregoryBarnabas/ for community news and announcements.

• Phone: (814) 536-6818
• Fax: (814) 534-0651
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.ssgregbar.org
• Facebook group: SSGregoryBarnabas
• Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Mailing address: 120 Boltz Street, Johnstown, PA 15902

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Ss. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, including its Bon-Air worship site St. Barnabas at 408 Luzon Avenue, is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, a Latin-Rite diocese of the Roman Catholic Church headquartered in central Pennsylvania and listed on the diocese's official clergy directory.

• Diocese: Altoona-Johnstown
• Rite: Roman-Latin
• Listed on the diocesan parish directory under 'Sts. Gregory & Barnabas Parish'