St. Therese of the Child Jesus at 2301 Fifth Street, Altoona, PA 16601-3863 US - Parish News and Happenings
Parish News and Happenings
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 ...
First Communion & Confirmation
St. Therese parish welcome fifteen young members to the Table of the Eucharist and thirteen candidates to the Full Initiation of Confirmation.
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 ...
Our Mission Statement
We gather as Church to hear God's Word, to celebrate Sacraments, and to live out His message...
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.