About St. Peter the Apostle · New Castle, Delaware
St. Peter the Apostle is a historic Catholic parish in New Castle, Delaware, rooted in one of the oldest Catholic communities in the state. The parish traces its beginnings to 1804, when Father Patrick Kenny celebrated the first Mass in New Castle, and its current site at Union and Harmony Streets was purchased in 1806. Today it shares a multi-campus parish life with Holy Spirit Church under the Diocese of Wilmington. The community is led by Pastor Rev. Timothy M. Nolan and offers daily and Sunday Masses, Eucharistic adoration, and a variety of ministries.
- Established
- 1804
- Patron
- Saint Peter the Apostle
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy M. Nolan
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
Why belong here
St. Peter the Apostle offers a deeply rooted, welcoming Catholic community in historic New Castle with centuries-old faith heritage, reverent liturgies, active outreach through St. Vincent de Paul and Caring Friends, and sacramental and catechetical ministries for all ages.
Mass times at St. Peter the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 5:30PM at St. Peter the Apostle
- Saturday 3:00PM at Holy Spirit Church
Adoration times
- Mondays 8:30AM-7:00PM in the St. Peter the Apostle chapel
History
St. Peter's of New Castle traces its origins to Catholic settlers from Maryland and the missionary work of Father Patrick Kenny, who celebrated the first Mass in New Castle in 1804. In 1806 the trustees purchased the current site at Union and Harmony Streets. A detailed parish history, 'St. Peter's of New Castle 1804-1984,' was written by Patricia Austin DiSabatino.
- First Mass in New Castle celebrated by Father Patrick Kenny in 1804
- Church site at Union and Harmony Streets purchased April 15, 1806
- Early ministry supported by Jesuit and Bohemia Manor priests
- Connected to Delaware's first Catholic church, Coffee Run (St. Mary's)
Mass & Sacraments
- St. Peter: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00AM; Saturday Vigil 5:30PM; Sunday 8:00AM & 11:00AM
- Holy Spirit: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00AM; Saturday Vigil 4:00PM; Sunday 9:30AM
- Monthly Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit on Sunday at 12:00PM
- Reconciliation: Monday 5:30PM at St. Peter; Saturday 3:00PM at Holy Spirit
- Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays 8:30AM-7:00PM at St. Peter
- Rosary: Tuesday evenings at 6:30PM at St. Peter
Ministries & Organizations
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry / Help Line (302-328-6589)
- Caring Friends prayer chain and visitation ministry
- Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council 2856
- Combined St. Peter / Holy Spirit Sodality
- Hispanic Ministry
- Religious Education and RCIA
- GriefShare support group
- St. Anthony Society and annual procession
- Liturgical Music ministry
Contact
- Address: 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720
- Phone: 302-328-2335
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.sphsnc.org