About St. Joan of Arc · Hershey, Pennsylvania
St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to living out the Gospel through worship, education, and service. Guided by the example of its patron saint, the parish seeks eternal salvation through participation in the sacraments, prayer, and the teachings of the Church. With over 6,000 parishioners and a strong emphasis on faith formation, the parish offers a wide range of ministries including religious education, youth ministry, and R.C.I.A. for those preparing for sacraments. The parish also operates a Pre-K through 8th grade school and provides spiritual care through chaplains at Hershey Medical Center.
- Patron
- Joan of Arc
- Rector
- Rev. Al Sceski
Why belong here
Join a community of over 6,000 parishioners who actively live out the Gospel through ministries like Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and R.C.I.A. The parish offers a strong faith formation program, weekend Masses, and sacramental services, all rooted in the traditions of the Catholic Church. With a vibrant school and outreach programs, St. Joan of Arc invites you to grow in faith, serve others, and build lasting relationships.
Mass times at St. Joan of Arc
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Our Parish Mission
We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Joan of Arc Parish, by the grace of God and throughout our participation in His Word, the Church's sacraments, and prayer, seek our eternal salvation. We live out the doctrines and traditions of our Faith in communion with the holy, catholic and apostolic Church, established by Our Lord, Jesus Christ. With courage, we follow the example of our patron saint and invoke her intercession as we strive to know God, love God and serve God which moves us to actively promote and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of our every day life.
Parish Statistics
Families: 2,292 Individuals: 6,152 YTD 2026 Weekend Mass Attendance: 928 *Updated in October 2022.
Ministries & Outreach
St. Joan of Arc Parish offers a wide range of ministries including Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Young Adults, Faith Enrichment, R.C.I.A., and Vacation Bible School.
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Al Sceski and Parochial Vicar Rev. Clark Stiteler. Chaplains Rev. Moses Atta, O.P. and Rev. Christopher Oranyeli, O.P. serve Hershey Medical Center. Deacons Joe Gusherowski and Paul Koester support parish life. Parish staff includes Michelle Gutshall (Finance Manager), Earl Tropp (Director of Religious Education), John Triscik (Youth Coordinator), Michael Davis (Director of Music), Jason Stoltzfus (Director of Technology), Trish Wolf (Parish Secretary), Bridget Brickley (Office Administrator), and Betty Roksandic (REP Secretary).