St. Therese of the Child Jesus at 2301 Fifth Street, Altoona, PA 16601-3863 US -
The parish is celebrating its 84th Anniversary with this being its theme.
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 ...
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.
ST. THERESE NOVENA
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish celebrates and honors their patronal saint with a Novena and a Mission - "the Greatest of These is Love."
Marriage Preparation Series 2005
All Engaged Couples planning on being Married in 2005 must attend a Marriage Preparation Class. Pre-registration is required (early registration is advised.)











