About St. Charles · New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
St. Charles Parish is a small, welcoming Catholic community in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, part of the Diocese of Erie. The parish was established in 1872 and is the third-oldest church in New Bethlehem, worshipping at 201 Washington Street. Together with its secondary mission church, St. Nicholas in Crates, the parish serves as a family of faith committed to loving God, loving others, and making disciples. It offers Sunday Mass, weekday Masses, a Religious Education program for children of public schools, and traditional devotions such as First Saturday Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration.
- Established
- 1872
- Patron
- St. Charles Borromeo
- Rector
- Rev. Samuel Bungo (currently on medical leave as of February 3, 2026; Rev. Jason R. Eusebio Feigh appointed Parochial Administrator pro tempore)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
Why belong here
St. Charles Parish is a small, tight-knit Catholic community that genuinely welcomes founders, longtime members, newcomers, and visitors alike. With Sunday Mass, weekday Masses, a Religious Education program for public-school children, Eucharistic Adoration on First Saturdays, and the Sacrament of Penance regularly available, the parish offers the full rhythm of Catholic sacramental life. Sharing clergy and staff with the mission church of St. Nicholas in Crates, St. Charles is committed to loving God, loving others, and making disciples in the rural heart of western Pennsylvania.
Mass times at St. Charles
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m., or by appointment
- Available after Sunday Mass
Adoration times
- First Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Holy Hour
Welcome & Parish Identity
St. Charles Parish describes itself as a wonderful welcoming Family of Faith located in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Together with St. Nicholas in Crates, the parish forms one community with two worship sites. As the People of God, members 'rejoice in doing our very best to live and love like Christ,' and they are committed to loving God, loving others, and making disciples. Founders, long-time parishioners, newcomers, and visitors are all welcome.
- Family of Faith in New Bethlehem, PA
- Two worship sites: St. Charles (New Bethlehem) and St. Nicholas (Crates)
- Welcoming to founders, longtime members, newcomers, and visitors
History
St. Charles Roman Catholic Church was organized in 1872, becoming the third church congregation founded in New Bethlehem. The parish continues to worship at 201 Washington Street, the same block identified by local historians as the original location. Today it operates as a parish-with-secondary-mission alongside St. Nicholas in Crates.
- Organized: 1872
- Third church congregation founded in New Bethlehem
- Original worship location: 201 Washington Street
Mass & Liturgical Schedule
St. Charles celebrates Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. and offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9:00 a.m., with a Saturday evening Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a First Saturday morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses (Vigil and Holy Day) are typically scheduled at 7:00 p.m., with the weekly bulletin as the final reference for any changes.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
- First Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
- Vigil of Holy Day / Holy Day: 7:00 p.m. (check bulletin)
Religious Education & Faith Formation
The parish's Religious Education Program exists for the ongoing development of the whole person into the image and likeness of Jesus Christ. Faith formation is presented as a lifelong journey that begins in the waters of Baptism and ends with eternal life with Jesus in heaven. The program aims to give students a solid, age-appropriate foundation in the faith, and public-school students are encouraged to begin classes in the first grade.
- Faith Formation Facilitator: Tina Roy
- Contact: [email protected]
- Public-school students begin in 1st grade
- Age-appropriate, lifelong faith formation
Parish Staff & Leadership
St. Charles is led by Pastor Rev. Samuel Bungo (currently on a medical leave of absence effective February 3, 2026), with Rev. Jason R. Eusebio Feigh serving as Parochial Administrator pro tempore while continuing as Pastor of Immaculate Conception. The lay staff includes an Office Manager, Faith Formation Facilitator, music coordinators and organists for both worship sites, and a maintenance lead.
- Pastor: Rev. Samuel Bungo (medical leave)
- Parochial Administrator pro tempore: Rev. Jason R. Eusebio Feigh
- Office Manager: Dan Landers
- Faith Formation Facilitator: Tina Roy
- Music Coordinator (St. Charles): Lisa Goth
- Music Coordinator (St. Nicholas): Brianna Kiehl
- Organist/Pianist (St. Charles): Scott Reinsel
- Organist/Pianist (St. Nicholas): Kathleen Mohney
- Maintenance (St. Charles): Eric Kozma
Music & Liturgy
Music ministry at St. Charles is coordinated by Lisa Goth with Scott Reinsel serving as organist/pianist at St. Charles. The sister mission church, St. Nicholas in Crates, is supported by Music Coordinator Brianna Kiehl and organist Kathleen Mohney. Together they support the sung liturgy at both worship sites of the parish.
- St. Charles Music Coordinator: Lisa Goth
- St. Charles Organist/Pianist: Scott Reinsel
- St. Nicholas Music Coordinator: Brianna Kiehl
- St. Nicholas Organist/Pianist: Kathleen Mohney
Diocese of Erie & CSA Appeal
St. Charles is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, which serves the northwestern part of the Commonwealth. The parish participates in the Diocese of Erie's Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), the annual fundraising effort that supports diocesan ministries, outreach, and parish needs throughout the region.
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
- Participates in the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA)
Communication: Bulletin, Website & myParish App
The parish publishes a weekly online bulletin through the Diocese of Erie site and hosts its main information at dioceseoferie.org/stcharlesbethlehem. Parishioners can also connect through the myParish smartphone app (available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, or by texting APP to 88202), which provides messages, event calendar, daily Mass readings, Catholic news, Confession reminders, parish contacts, prayers, prayer requests, and bulletins.
- Weekly bulletin available online
- myParish app — iOS, Android, or text APP to 88202
- Daily Mass readings, prayers, and Confession reminders
- Submit prayer requests through the parish prayer chain
Visit, Contact & Giving
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Charles at 201 Washington Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242, by phone at (814) 275-3446, or by email at [email protected]. The fax line is (814) 275-7550. The parish encourages support through the Diocese of Erie's Catholic Services Appeal as well as regular parish giving.
- Address: 201 Washington Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
- Phone: (814) 275-3446
- Fax: (814) 275-7550
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://dioceseoferie.org/stcharlesbethlehem/