About St. Stephen of Hungary/Iglesia De San Esteban · Erie, Pennsylvania
St. Stephen of Hungary Parish, also known as Iglesia De San Esteban, is a Catholic parish in Erie, Pennsylvania, established in 1917. It serves a Spanish-speaking community and offers Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 12:00 p.m. The parish is part of the Diocese of Erie and is staffed by a pastor, two permanent deacons, and a parochial vicar. It also has support staff and offers sacramental and faith formation programs, including marriage preparation and religious education.
- Established
- 1917
- Patron
- St. Stephen of Hungary
- Rector
- Rev. Michael Polinek
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
Why belong here
The parish offers a welcoming community for deepening Catholic faith, with ministries including marriage preparation, religious education, and youth programs. It provides Spanish-language Masses and sacramental services, fostering spiritual growth and family life through structured programs and pastoral care.
Mass times at St. Stephen of Hungary/Iglesia De San Esteban
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment only
About the Parish
Established in 1917, St. Stephen of Hungary Parish/La Parroquia de San Esteban is a Catholic parish in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving a Spanish-speaking community. It is part of the Diocese of Erie and offers Mass in Spanish on Sundays at 12:00 p.m. The parish is physically located at 1237 W. 21st St., Erie, PA, and operates under the Diocese of Erie.
Clergy and Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Michael Polinek, with Permanent Deacons Deacon Miguel Alvarez and Deacon Matthew Ochalek, and Parochial Vicar Rev. Kevin Holland. Support staff includes Annie Negron.
Ministries and Services
The parish offers a range of ministries including Marriage Preparation, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and Family Life Office services. It also provides Natural Family Planning (NFP) education and sacramental preparation.
- Marriage Preparation
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
- Family Life Office
- Natural Family Planning (NFP) Education