About St. Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church · Orlando, Florida
St. Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church is a Vietnamese Catholic parish in the heart of Orlando, Florida, serving the spiritual and cultural needs of the local Vietnamese Catholic community. Named for Saint Philip Phan Van Minh, a Vietnamese priest martyred in 1853 and canonized in 1988, the parish offers the Mass and sacraments in Vietnamese and faithfully preserves Vietnamese Catholic traditions. Under the leadership of Father Chau J. Nguyen, the parishioners gather for daily and Sunday worship, Eucharistic adoration, and seasonal cultural-religious celebrations such as Lunar New Year (Tet). The parish is currently planning for future growth through an Education and Activity Center expansion.
- Patron
- Saint Philip Phan Van Minh
- Rector
- Father Chau J. Nguyen
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orlando
Why belong here
A welcoming spiritual home for Vietnamese Catholics and anyone seeking vibrant Eucharistic worship, Marian devotion, and a close-knit community that honors both Catholic faith and Vietnamese heritage.
Mass times at St. Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Weekdays: 5:50pm-6:15pm
- Saturday: 5:15pm-5:45pm
- Sunday: 7:15am-7:45am
- Sunday: 11:45am-12:15pm
Adoration times
- Friday: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Weekdays: 5:45pm-6:15pm
Patron Saint
Saint Philip Phan Van Minh (c. 1815–1853) was a Vietnamese priest of the Paris Society for Foreign Missions who was martyred by beheading under Emperor Tự Đức in Vinh Long, Vietnam. He was beatified in 1900 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 19, 1988, as one of the Vietnamese Martyrs.
Worship Schedule
The parish celebrates Mass daily in Vietnamese, with additional Sunday Masses and regular opportunities for Confession and Eucharistic Adoration.
- Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm Vietnamese
- Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:30pm Vietnamese
- Monday–Friday evening Mass at 6:30pm
- Tuesday and Thursday morning Mass at 8:00am
- Confession before weekday and Sunday Masses
- Eucharistic Adoration Friday evenings and before weekday Masses
Community Life
St. Philip Phan Van Minh Parish gathers the Vietnamese Catholic community of Central Florida for worship, cultural celebrations, and shared faith formation.
- Vietnamese-language liturgy and devotions
- Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations
- Future Education and Activity Center expansion