About St. Joseph · Austintown, Ohio
St. Blaise Parish in Austintown, Ohio, is a merged community formed on January 1, 2025, from the union of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph Churches. It aspires to be a diverse, welcoming, Christ-centered community where faith grows and active love transforms the local area. The parish serves the spiritual needs of its members through worship, ministries, and outreach, with a strong emphasis on leadership development and parish involvement.
- Established
- 2025
- Patron
- St. Blaise
- Rector
- Very Rev. Gregory F. Fedor, VF
- Diocese
- Diocese of Youngstown
Why belong here
Join a community that values diversity and welcomes all, where faith is nurtured through active participation in ministries, sacraments, and parish life. You’ll find opportunities to serve, grow spiritually, and connect with neighbors through events like the annual parish picnic, Knights of Columbus fundraisers, and parish listening sessions focused on leadership development.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Our Parish
St. Blaise Parish was born from the January 1, 2025 merger of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph Churches in Austintown, Ohio. You can learn more about each campus by visiting the two campus links under the “Our Parish” menu item at the top of the page. St. Blaise Parish aspires to be a diverse, welcoming, Christ-centered community where faith grows, and our active love transforms Austintown and beyond.
Meet the Pastor
Very Rev. Gregory F. Fedor, VF, was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Youngstown on June 18, 1983. He has served as pastor of St. Joseph Church since 2009 and also as pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church since 2021. He has a deep love for scripture and is known for his involvement in sports, coaching, and community service.
Ministries at IHM Campus
This page includes a listing of ministries you are welcome to explore at our IHM Campus at 4490 Norquest Blvd, Austintown, OH. Adoration, Altar & Rosary, Bible Study, CCD, Garden Club, Food Pantry, Liturgical Ministries, Men’s Mile Marker, Senior Citizens, Social Concerns, and Stewardship are among the offerings.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Very Rev. Gregory F. Fedor, VF2009–present
Installed as 5th Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Austintown in 2009; also named Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in 2021.