About St. Frances Cabrini (St. Damien Parish) · Ocean City, New Jersey
St. Damien Parish, located in Ocean City, New Jersey, is a vibrant Catholic community centered around the ministries of St. Frances Cabrini and St. Damien. The parish offers multiple worship sites including St. Frances Cabrini, St. Augustine Church, and Our Lady of Good Counsel, serving diverse linguistic and cultural needs. It emphasizes lifelong faith formation, justice outreach, and liturgical excellence through dedicated staff and volunteer ministries. The parish warmly welcomes all, offering Mass in English and Spanish, Eucharistic Adoration, and a variety of community events.
- Patron
- St. Frances Cabrini (St. Damien Parish)
- Rector
- Msgr. Peter M. Joyce
- Diocese
- Diocese of Camden
Why belong here
Join a parish that supports lifelong faith formation through dedicated catechists and programs. Engage in community outreach that serves the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in need. Participate in vibrant ministries like Legion of Mary, music, and liturgy, and experience Mass in both English and Spanish in welcoming, multi-site worship spaces.
Mass times at St. Frances Cabrini (St. Damien Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 3:30 PM
- Sunday, 3:00 PM (English / Spanish)
Adoration times
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (St. Frances Cabrini, 2nd St.)
Staff & Leadership
- Msgr. Peter M. Joyce, Pastor
- Fr. Vigilius Amanze, M.SS.CC, Part-Time Parochial Vicar
- Joanne Kelly, Pastoral Associate for Justice & Community Outreach
- Maria Isabel Giron, Pastoral Associate for Spanish Ministry
- Sister Joelle Thren, SCC, Pastoral Associate for Lifelong Faith Formation
- Diego Ramirez, Director of Music, Bands, and Choirs
- Cathy Johnson, Director of Liturgy and Worship
- Sister Jeanne Belli, SSJ, Assistant for Justice & Community Outreach
- Tom McIntyre, Director of Maintenance
- Xander Wright, Director of Communications & IT
- Kathy Zippilli, Bookkeeper
- Diana Rago, Administrative Assistant
- Tina Boylan, Wedding & Baptism Coordinator
Ministries & Events
- Miraculous Medal Novena (July 20, 2026, 8:15 AM)
- Walking in the Footsteps of St. Hildegard (July 20, 2026, 9:15 AM)
- Legion of Mary (July 21, 2026, 9:15 AM)
- Knitting and Crocheting Group Meeting (July 22, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Faith Formation & Outreach
Sister Joelle Thren has served since 1998 and previously taught grades 5–8 and directed Religious Education at Holy Family, St. Joseph, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes. The parish supports the 2026 South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the hungry and challenged.