About St. Patrick · Kerman, California
St. Patrick is a Roman Catholic parish in the rural farming community of Kerman, California, in the Diocese of Fresno. The parish traces its roots to 1930, when it was established as a mission of St. Paul Church in Tranquility to serve the farm-working families of the West Side, and it became a parish in its own right in 1943. Today it serves approximately 800 registered families in a bilingual English and Spanish community, celebrating several Spanish Masses each weekend, and operates from its current church on West Kearney Boulevard, completed in 2001.
- Established
- 1930
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. David Reed
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fresno
Why belong here
St. Patrick offers a warm, bilingual Catholic home in the heart of Kerman's farming community, with three Sunday Masses (one in English, two in Spanish), weekday daily Mass, Friday Holy Hour and Confession, and a monthly overnight Eucharistic Adoration. The parish welcomes families through Religious Education and OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), supports parish giving toward a Future Building Fund, and gathers the community around traditional celebrations such as the All Saints Day Festival.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- During Lent: Friday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Adoration times
- Friday Holy Hour with the Blessed Sacrament: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturday of the Month, 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)
About St. Patrick Parish
St. Patrick Catholic Church is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Roman Catholic parish located in Kerman, California, in the Diocese of Fresno. The parish's own mission statement reads: "The Catholic Christian Community of St. Patrick Church in Kerman welcomes all to our celebration of God's people through prayer, sacraments, education, caring and stewardship. We strive to serve God's people through the example of Jesus Christ and to gain a richer and fuller understanding of the gospel message of love." The parish website carries the simple tagline "Loving Christ, Loving Others."
History
St. Patrick Parish was originally established in 1930 as a mission of St. Paul Church in Tranquility, California, to serve the families of West Side farmers and farm workers in the Kerman area. In 1943 it became a parish in its own right and for many years worshipped at the original church on the corner of 6th and G Streets in Kerman. A larger, new church was completed on West Kearney Boulevard in 2001, just north of Kerman Middle School, and that building remains the parish's worship home today.
- 1930: Established as a mission of St. Paul, Tranquility
- 1943: Became an independent parish
- Pre-2001: Worshipped at the old church at 6th & G Streets
- 2001: New church completed at 15437 W. Kearney Boulevard
- Today: Approximately 800 registered families
Religious Education and OCIA
Faith formation for both children and adults is a central part of parish life at St. Patrick. The parish runs a Religious Education program for children and an OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process for adults preparing to enter the Catholic Church, with the traditional Rites of the Scrutinies celebrated during Lent.
- Religious Education program for parish children
- OCIA (RCIA) for adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, or full communion with the Catholic Church
- Rites of the Scrutinies celebrated during Lent at Sunday Mass
Stewardship and Giving
Parishioners are invited to support St. Patrick's ongoing mission and its Future Building Fund through regular giving. The parish website highlights that "Your gifts make a difference in people's lives."
- Parish Giving program
- Future Building Fund (supported by the annual All Saints Day Festival)
Parish Events
Beyond the liturgical schedule, St. Patrick fosters community life through parish-wide events and seasonal celebrations. The annual All Saints Day Festival, held on November 1, features family fun, food, and live entertainment, with all proceeds going to the Future Building Fund.
- Annual All Saints Day Festival (November 1): family fun, food, and live entertainment benefiting the Future Building Fund
- Lenten Rites of the Scrutinies for OCIA candidates
- Palm Sunday and Holy Week celebrations
Clergy and Staff
St. Patrick Parish is currently shepherded by its pastor, Rev. David Reed. Parishioners with urgent questions are encouraged to contact the parish office directly by phone.
- Pastor: Rev. David Reed
- Parish office: (559) 846-8190
Visit and Contact
Visitors are warmly welcomed at St. Patrick. The parish office can be reached by phone at (559) 846-8190 or by email, and the church building sits on West Kearney Boulevard just north of Kerman Middle School, easily reached from Highway 99 via Route 145 South.
- Address: 15437 West Kearney Boulevard, Kerman, California 93630
- Phone: (559) 846-8190
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.stpatrickkerman.org/
- Mailing: P.O. Box 375, Kerman, CA 93630