About Visitation of the BVM · Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, has served the community since 1892. It is a vibrant Catholic parish offering daily Mass, sacraments, and a wide range of ministries including CCD, youth and adult programs, and community outreach. The parish is led by Pastor Msgr. Patrick Pratico and supported by a dedicated staff and volunteer team. It emphasizes faith formation, service, and celebration of the Eucharist as central to parish life.
- Established
- 1892
- Patron
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Msgr. Patrick Pratico, J.C.D.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Scranton
Why belong here
Join a parish deeply rooted in service and faith, where you can participate in weekly Mass, CCD classes for children and adults, and community ministries like Bingo, Cub Scouts, and the Pro-Life Group. The parish offers spiritual support through sacraments, pastoral care, and opportunities to live out the Gospel through acts of charity and worship.
Mass times at Visitation of the BVM
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 8:30am (church vestibule)
Adoration times
- Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 11:30am (Church Private Prayer Hours)
History
Founded in 1892, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish has been a spiritual home for generations in Dickson City. The parish continues to serve through worship, sacraments, and community outreach, guided by the Holy Spirit and the leadership of the bishop and pastor.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to support spiritual growth and community service, including CCD, youth and adult programs, altar servers, choirs, and outreach groups like the Pro-Life Group and Pierogi Makers.
- Adult & Youth Altar Servers
- Adult & Children's Choirs
- Baptismal Preparation
- Cantors & Instrumentalists
- CCD Program
- Cub Scouts (Pack 21)
- Boy Scouts (Troop 21)
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Lectors
- Marriage Preparation
- Pastoral Council
- Pierogi Makers
- Pro-Life Group
- Monday Night Bingo
Sacraments
The parish offers all sacraments including Baptism, Reconciliation, Marriage, Confirmation, Holy Communion, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacraments are celebrated regularly, with Baptism held on the second Sunday of each month at 11:30am.
- Reconciliation
- Baptism
- Marriage
- Confirmation
- Holy Communion
- Anointing of the Sick
Mass & Prayer
Mass is celebrated daily, including weekday 7:30am, Saturday 4:00pm and 8:00am, Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am, and Holy Day of Obligation at 5:30pm. Private prayer hours are available Monday–Friday, 8:00am–11:30am.