About St. Martin · Port Leyden, New York
St. Martin's Parish in Port Leyden, New York, is one of four Catholic parishes in Southern Lewis County, all currently under the pastoral care of Father Daniel L. Chapin. The parish offers weekly Masses, confession, and community ministries, with services alternating between St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s on weekdays. The church building, constructed in 1910 in Gothic style, is a local landmark serving the faithful in a rural setting. The parish is part of the Diocese of Ogdensburg and is supported by a dedicated clergy team including deacons and staff who manage ministries such as food pantry and music.
- Established
- 1910
- Rector
- Father Daniel L. Chapin
- Diocese
- Diocese of Ogdensburg
Why belong here
Join a close-knit community that offers regular Mass, confession, and sacraments, with active ministries including a food pantry and music ministry. The parish supports spiritual growth through faith formation and seasonal services, especially during Lent. With a shared pastoral care system, members benefit from consistent leadership and a strong sense of local Catholic identity.
Mass times at St. Martin
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday - St. Martin's Rectory Chapel 9am
- Tuesday - St. Mary's 9am
- Wednesday - St. Martin's Rectory Chapel 9am
- Thursday - St. Mary's 9am
- Friday - St. Martin's Rectory Chapel 9am
About Our Churches
St. Martin’s was established under Reverend John Dean in 1909, with construction beginning that year. The Gothic-style brick church with limestone trim was dedicated in 1910 by Bishop Gabriels. The parish is now part of a shared pastoral care system with St. Mary’s, St. Mary’s Nativity, and St. John’s, all under Father Daniel Chapin’s direction.
Clergy & Staff
Father Daniel L. Chapin, ordained in 1972, has served multiple parishes in the Diocese of Ogdensburg since 1989, including St. Martin’s since 2022. He is assisted by Deacons James Chaufty and Michael Lieber, Jr., along with staff including Jean Lieber (Office/Business Manager), Patricia Corey (Music Minister), and Christine Chaufty (Domestic/Port Leyden Food Pantry).