About St. Basil the Great · Coalport, Pennsylvania
St. Basil the Great Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Coalport, Pennsylvania, in Clearfield County, established in 1887 and served today by the Diocese of Erie. It is a small, family-oriented country parish that warmly welcomes visitors and supports its people on their spiritual journey. The parish worships at 183 Locust Street in Coalport and, together with Holy Trinity Mission in Ramey, ministers to Catholics in this rural stretch of central Pennsylvania.
- Established
- 1887
- Patron
- St. Basil the Great (Bishop and Doctor of the Church, 4th-century bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia)
- Rector
- Rev. Johnathan Schmolt
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
Why belong here
St. Basil the Great is a welcoming small-town Catholic parish rooted in the Coalport community since 1887. It offers multiple Sunday Masses, daily weekday Mass on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and Saturday confession, along with a Religious Education program for grade-school children led by Annette Smith. With a parish office staff, an active faith-formation program, and a connection to the wider Diocese of Erie, it is a good fit for families, retirees, and visitors looking for a steady, traditional Catholic home in Clearfield County.
Mass times at St. Basil the Great
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00–3:45 p.m.
- Before or after Sunday Mass (by request)
About St. Basil the Great Parish
St. Basil the Great is a Roman Catholic parish in Coalport, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1887 and currently part of the Diocese of Erie. The parish shares a pastor and parochial vicar with Holy Trinity Mission in nearby Ramey. Parishioners and staff describe their community as a warm, family-style country parish that welcomes newcomers and supports them in their spiritual journey with the Lord.
- Established 1887
- Diocese of Erie
- Located at 183 Locust St., Coalport, PA 16627
- Connected to Holy Trinity Mission, Ramey, PA
Religious Education Program
The Religious Education Program of St. Basil the Great is the parish's faith-formation ministry for children whose families send them to public school. The program is built around the conviction that all Catholics are on a lifelong journey of faith formation, beginning with Baptism and ending with eternal life. Classes are age-appropriate and aim to give students a solid foundation in Catholic teaching. Children in public school are encouraged to begin Religious Education classes in the first grade.
- Led by Annette M. Smith, Religious Education Leader
- Phone: 814-672-3561, ext. 4 — mobile 814-937-4027
- Email: [email protected]
- Public-school students encouraged to begin in 1st grade
Clergy & Staff
The pastoral team at St. Basil the Great is led by the pastor and assisted by a parochial vicar and parish support staff. Day-to-day parish operations and faith formation are handled by a small dedicated staff, all listed on the Diocese of Erie parish directory.
- Pastor: Rev. Johnathan Schmolt
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Cory Pius
- Support Staff: Marion Wojtaszek
- Religious Education Leader: Annette Smith ([email protected])
Sacraments
Through its clergy and parish office, St. Basil the Great celebrates the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The most regularly scheduled are the Eucharist (daily and Sunday Mass) and Penance (Saturday afternoons). Baptisms, weddings, First Communions, Confirmations, and Anointing of the Sick are arranged through the parish office at 183 Locust Street.
- Eucharist — daily and Sunday Masses (see Mass Times)
- Penance — Saturdays 3:00–3:45 p.m.
- Baptism, Marriage, First Communion, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick — contact the parish office
Catholic Services Appeal (CSA)
Each year the parish participates in the Catholic Services Appeal, the Diocese of Erie's annual fundraising campaign that unites the faithful across all 13 counties of the diocese in a shared mission of faith and service. Donations support diocesan ministries, parishes, and outreach that sustain the Church's work throughout northwest Pennsylvania.
- Diocese-wide annual appeal
- Supports parishes, schools, and ministries across the 13 counties
- Pledges are made through the parish office
Contact & Visit
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, fax, email, or in person at the Locust Street address in Coalport. The website, stbasilgreat.org, posts Mass times, the Religious Education program, and information about the Catholic Services Appeal.
- Address: 183 Locust St., Coalport, PA 16627
- Phone: (814) 672-3561
- Fax: (814) 672-5954
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.stbasilgreat.org/