Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
2301 5th Street
Altoona, PA. 16601-3863


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In the Parish's 75th Year of Ministry!

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Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Church is located in the Wehnwood Section of the City of Altoona, on the 400 block of Wopsononock Avenue.  This is St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish's "Home" on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about our parish. Take a moment and visit the online. newsletter service. Please enjoy your visit and check back often!



Catholic Education In Altoona Is Very Strong!
Forty years have passed since St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish opened its parish school for the education of children and young people of the parish.

Today, while the student population is not as great in numbers, where every parish in the city had its own school, the mission of the Church ...




Our Parish Church History
On January 10, 1927, the Most Rev. Bishop John J. McCort founded this parish, in the Fairview section of Altoona from part of the Cathedral and Saint Mark's parishes. Fr. Thomas W. Kelley, the first pastor, offered the first Mass in the parish on January 16, 1927 in a vacant store room at 1903 4th ...



Pastor's Welcome Message
Our Parish Family welcomes you. We hope your years here will be many,
peaceful and blessed for all your family.

Our parish church is a diverse and dynamic community. We began as a parish in the year 1927 and have grown into an impressive presence. The members are invited and encouraged to ...




St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Bingo
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Bingo, conducted every Wednesday at Fr. Kelley Hall - 5th Street & 25th Avenue.

The doors open at 5:30PM with Games beginning at 7:00PM.




Religious Education Program
Religious Education is vital to all Catholics, but especially to the young as they form their futures.



Catechetical Sunday
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown encourages Religious Education programs throughout the diocese to honor and commission their catechists.



Father Kelley Hall Is Available For Your Use
Father Kelley Hall is open for rental to parishioners and non-parishioners on a first come, first serve basis, after regular scheduled parish and School events ...



Voices from the Synod: October 10
The following are excerpts from some of the more noteworthy comments at the 7th and 8th general congregations of the Synod of Bishops, meeting at the Vatican to discuss the theme: "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church."

Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, president of ...





Part 1: Lourdes: 150 Years of God's Healing Care


A priest who served as chaplain at Lourdes recalls God's love and mercy that Bernadette Soubirous and countless pilgrims have experienced there.



Eighth General Congregation

The Eighth General Congregation of the Twelfth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops took place in the Vatican's Synod Hall this morning in the presence of the Holy Father. The president delegate on duty was Cardinal George Pell, archbishop of Sydney, ...






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General News and Parish Happenings
  First Communion & Confirmation

History of Church
  Our Parish Church History

Message From Pastor
  Pastor's Welcome Message

Parish Bingo
  St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Bingo

Parish Bulletin
  NOVENA of St. Therese

General Parish Information and Requirements
  Marriage Preparation Series 2007

Rite of Christian Initiation
  Christian Initiation of Adults

Father Kelley Hall
  Father Kelley Hall Is Available For Your Use

Catholic World News
  Voices from the Synod: October 10
  Synod of Bishops: Fourth General Congregation
  Christian world should welcome migrants and refugees, Pope argues
  Vatican will drop Eucharistic Prayers for Children
  Papal audience: St. Paul on Church authority and freedom

St Anthony Messenger
  Part 2: Lourdes: 150 Years of God's Healing Care
  Part 1: Lourdes: 150 Years of God's Healing Care
  Part 2: St. Francis of Assisi: Why He's the Patron of Ecology
  Part 1: St. Francis of Assisi: Why He's the Patron of Ecology
  Part 2: Restoring California's Mission San Miguel

Vatican Information Service
  Eighth General Congregation
  Sixth General Congregation
  Fifth General Congregation
  St. Paul And The Earthly Figure Of Christ
  First General Congregation



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