About St. Patrick · Jordan, New York
St. Patrick Church is a Roman Catholic parish in the village of Jordan, in Onondaga County, New York, serving the community from its location at 28 N. Main Street. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Syracuse and was formally incorporated on May 11, 1896, by Bishop Patrick A. Ludden with Reverend Bartholomew A. Stack as its first pastor, though Catholic life in Jordan traces back to the first Mass celebrated in a private home in the summer of 1849. The parish currently celebrates a Vigil Mass on Saturday, two Sunday Masses, weekday Masses Monday through Wednesday, and offers Reconciliation, Religious Education, RCIA, a Food Pantry, and a variety of liturgical and outreach ministries. Its mission is to offer hope of salvation in the Roman Catholic Tradition by strengthening individual, family, and community life through prayer, worship, education, and service.
- Established
- 1896
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. John R. DeLorenzo
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
St. Patrick's is a long-rooted Catholic community — worship in Jordan goes back to 1849 — that today offers a full sacramental life: weekend and weekday Masses, Saturday Reconciliation, a Food Pantry, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, RCIA, a robust Religious Education program for PreK–12, and liturgical ministries such as choir, lectors, altar servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, returning after time away, or simply curious about the Church, the parish invites newcomers to register, meet the pastor, and put faith into action through prayer, worship, education, and service.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00–4:30 PM, or by appointment
About St. Patrick Parish
St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic community in the village of Jordan, Onondaga County, NY, in the Diocese of Syracuse. According to the parish's own website, its mission is 'to continually offer in the Roman Catholic Tradition the hope of salvation by living the Gospel Truths' and to dedicate itself to strengthening individual, family, and community life through prayer, worship, education, and service. The parish describes itself with the phrase '127 Years of Faith,' tracing its formal incorporation back to 1896 and its roots even further to the first Mass offered in Jordan in 1849.
- Parish mission: hope of salvation in the Roman Catholic Tradition through prayer, worship, education, and service
- Tagline: '127 Years of Faith'
- Part of the Diocese of Syracuse
- Located at 28 N. Main Street, Jordan, NY 13080
History of St. Patrick Parish
Catholic worship in Jordan began in the summer of 1849 when Father Hackett said Mass in the Edward McLane home on South Hamilton Street, attended by ten families whose surnames — McLane, O'Brien, Deneen, Fitzgerald, Hunt, Mahoney, Butler, Heverin, and Hoilhan — still echo in the parish today. The area was originally part of the Diocese of Albany (under Bishop John McCloskey, later Cardinal), and itinerant priests traveled great distances to offer Mass. In December 1852, the Camillus parish was created, including Jordan, and Reverend William McCallion oversaw the building of the first St. Patrick Church on South Hamilton Street, on the present cemetery site. The Catholic Sun notes that the first church in Jordan was built in 1858 as a mission of St. Joseph's Church in Camillus.
- 1849 — First Mass celebrated in the Edward McLane home on South Hamilton Street
- 1852 — Camillus parish created, encompassing Jordan and surrounding towns; Rev. William McCallion appointed pastor
- 1858 — First St. Patrick Church built on South Hamilton Street (cemetery site)
- 1872 — Bishop Francis McNeirny of Albany administered Confirmation in the region
Incorporation & Growth
As the Catholic population in Jordan grew, the community was formally incorporated as St. Patrick Parish on May 11, 1896. The Certificate of Incorporation was signed by Bishop Patrick A. Ludden of Syracuse and witnessed by trustees William O'Donnell and Michael Madden, with Reverend Bartholomew A. Stack as the first pastor. In the 20th century the parish continued to expand: a new church on Main Street was dedicated on August 24, 1952; a Catechetical Center in Elbridge opened in September 1957 serving 142 children; and on September 20, 1970, Reverend Msgr. Thomas Costello (later Auxiliary Bishop) was appointed to assist at Sunday Masses.
- May 11, 1896 — Parish incorporated; Bishop Patrick A. Ludden signs certificate; Rev. Bartholomew A. Stack named first pastor
- Aug. 24, 1952 — New St. Patrick's Church on Main Street dedicated; Rev. Donald Wise arrives as assistant
- Sept. 1957 — New Catechetical Center opens in Elbridge (142 children)
- Sept. 20, 1970 — Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costello (later Auxiliary Bishop) appointed assistant
Church Building & Stained Glass
The present St. Patrick's Church on Main Street was dedicated in 1952 and houses notable Henry Keck stained glass windows, including a panel depicting the patron, St. Patrick. These windows were installed in 1956 and have been recently restored, according to the pastor. The original 1858 church still stands as part of the parish's history, and its South Hamilton Street location remains the parish cemetery site.
- Present church dedicated Aug. 24, 1952, on Main Street
- Henry Keck stained glass windows installed in 1956
- St. Patrick panel among the Keck windows; recently restored
- Original 1858 church site on South Hamilton Street is now the parish cemetery
Anniversary Celebration
The parish community marked the 125th anniversary of its incorporation on Sunday, July 17, 2022, with a Mass and luncheon attended by the bishop. The original anniversary plans were delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, but parishioners — including Paul Shinal, who helps oversee Communion ministers and lectors — ensured the milestone was properly celebrated. A parish timeline, rolled up like a diploma with a green bow, was presented as a keepsake.
- Sunday, July 17, 2022 — 125th anniversary Mass and luncheon
- Celebration delayed from the 2021 milestone by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Parish timeline prepared and presented as a keepsake
Sacraments
St. Patrick's celebrates the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Children prepare for First Penance, First Communion, and Confirmation through the parish Religious Education program, which requires at least two years of enrollment before sacramental preparation. Adults seeking full initiation enter through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process. Families are encouraged to contact the parish office to arrange Baptisms, Marriages, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism — contact parish office
- Eucharist (First Communion) — parent meetings, retreat, and rehearsal TBA
- Confirmation — Sunday classes plus parent/sponsor/candidate meetings, service projects, retreats
- Penance / Reconciliation — Saturday 4:00–4:30 PM or by appointment
- Marriage — contact the parish office
- Anointing of the Sick — contact the parish office
- RCIA — for unbaptized adults and baptized Christians seeking full communion
Religious Education & Faith Formation
Religious Education classes at St. Patrick's are designed to supplement and assist parents as the primary catechists of their children. Classes meet on Sundays: Grades PreK–7 from 8:50 to 9:50 AM, and Grades 8–12 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Sacramental preparation requires at least two years of prior enrollment, with parent meetings, retreats, and service projects required for Confirmation candidates. Older youth can also take the 12-week Theology of the Body for Teens program for grades 9–12, and the parish takes part in trips and pilgrimages offered by the Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Mary Badger serves as Director of Faith Formation.
- PreK–Grade 7: Sundays 8:50–9:50 AM
- Grades 8–12: Sundays 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
- Theology of the Body for Teens — 12-week program for grades 9–12
- Adult Faith Sharing Groups meet 6–8 weeks through the year
- Bible studies offered twice a year (Advent and Lent)
- Diocesan youth trips and pilgrimages
Parish Ministries & Outreach
The parish describes its life as 'the heart of the Eucharist' with the parish family as the body that surrounds it. Opportunities to participate include liturgical ministries (choir, lectors, altar servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist), social justice and outreach (visiting the homebound, food pantries, the St. Vincent de Paul Society), youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar. A Food Pantry is operated at 315-689-6240 x115, and the parish encourages anyone with an idea for a new ministry to get in touch.
- Music Ministry — Steve Uhnak ([email protected])
- Choir, lectors, altar servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Food Pantry — 315-689-6240 x115
- Visiting the homebound
- Youth Ministry
- Men's and Women's groups
- Annual Parish Bazaar
RCIA — Becoming Catholic
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the parish's communal process for formally initiating new members into the Catholic Church. It restores the ancient practice used in the first and second centuries and was renewed by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for Baptism. Unbaptized adults (Catechumens) and already-baptized Christians seeking full communion (Candidates) journey together through the Pre-Catechumenate, Catechumenate, Rite of Election, and finally receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. Sponsors and team members walk alongside inquirers throughout the process.
- Pre-Catechumenate (Period of Inquiry)
- Catechumenate — extended learning and formation
- Rite of Initiation — acceptance into the worshipping community
- Rite of Election — chosen by the bishop and community
- Sacraments of Initiation at Easter — Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Staff & Leadership
St. Patrick Parish is led by Pastor Rev. John R. DeLorenzo. The parish staff includes Director of Faith Formation Mary Badger and Parish Secretary Joyce Dragone. Music Ministry is led by Steve Uhnak. Trustees are Marie Heck and Ken Scott (who also chairs the Finance Committee). Parishioners are encouraged to reach the office during its open hours, Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Pastor — Rev. John R. DeLorenzo (ext. 114)
- Director of Faith Formation — Mary Badger (ext. 113, [email protected])
- Parish Secretary — Joyce Dragone (ext. 111, [email protected])
- Music Ministry — Steve Uhnak ([email protected])
- Trustees — Marie Heck and Ken Scott
- Finance Committee — Ken Scott
Newcomers & Visitors
The parish warmly welcomes visitors, new residents, returning Catholics, and those simply curious about the Catholic faith. Resources available through the website include how to register as a parishioner, how to return to the faith, how to learn more about the Church, and how to become Catholic through the RCIA process. The parish answers common newcomer questions on the site, including when Mass is held, how to begin the journey to Catholicism, and where the church is located with driving directions.
- Register as a new parishioner
- I'm a returning Catholic
- I'm interested in learning more about the Catholic Church
- I want to become Catholic (RCIA)
Visit & Contact
St. Patrick's is located at 28 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 567, Jordan, NY 13080, in the Diocese of Syracuse. The parish office can be reached by phone at (315) 689-6240 and is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Email contact is through Parish Secretary Joyce Dragone at [email protected]. An interactive map and driving directions are available on the parish website at stpatricksjordan.com.
- Address: 28 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 567, Jordan, NY 13080
- Phone: (315) 689-6240
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stpatricksjordan.com/
- Office hours: Monday–Wednesday, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Reverend Bartholomew A. Stack1896–
First pastor; named at the parish's incorporation on May 11, 1896, by Bishop Patrick A. Ludden of Syracuse.
- Reverend William McCallion
Appointed pastor of the Camillus-area mission that included Jordan; oversaw construction of the original St. Patrick Church on South Hamilton Street.
- Reverend Donald Wise1952–
Arrived as an assistant pastor the same year (Aug. 24, 1952) the new St. Patrick's Church on Main Street was dedicated.
- Reverend Msgr. Thomas Costello1970–
Appointed assistant for the Sunday Masses on September 20, 1970; later became Auxiliary Bishop.