About St. Mary (St. Catherine of Siena Parish) · Reading, Pennsylvania
St. Mary is a historic worship site of St. Catharine of Siena Parish in Reading, Pennsylvania, located at 250 South 12th Street. It is currently served by the same pastoral staff as the main parish campus on Boyertown Pike, with a distinct Mass schedule and a special ministry for the Traditional Latin Mass. The parish community is rooted in nearly a century of Catholic faith and service in Berks County.
- Established
- 1925
- Patron
- St. Catherine of Siena
- Rector
- Rev. Brian M. Miller, M.A.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
Why belong here
A century-old, family-centered parish with nearly 50 ministries, a parish school, strong sacramental life, and reverent liturgy including the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Mary.
Mass times at St. Mary (St. Catherine of Siena Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30–4:15 PM at St. Catharine's Church
- Saturday 2:45–3:15 PM at St. Mary's Church
- Otherwise by appointment
Adoration times
- Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM in the Chapel at St. Catharine's
Parish History
St. Catharine of Siena Parish was established in 1925 in response to East Reading's growth. The first Mass was held on December 20, 1925, in the basement of the Mount Penn Fire Company with 75 families. The parish has since occupied three locations and now serves approximately 2,500 families from its campus on Boyertown Pike.
St. Mary Worship Site
Located at 250 South 12th Street in Reading, St. Mary is a worship site of St. Catharine of Siena Parish. It hosts a Saturday vigil Mass and Sunday Mass, including a Traditional Latin Mass community.
- Saturday: 3:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM
Pastoral Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Brian M. Miller, M.A., with assistance from parochial vicars and deacons. Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. T. Smith serves as Pastor Emeritus.