Saint Jude Thaddeus (Diocese of Harrisburg)
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Saint Jude Thaddeus is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
It is dedicated to Saint Jude Thaddeus.
Location
It is located at 3918 William Penn Hwy, PO Box 187, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
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[[Category:Diocese of Harrisburg]]
History
Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, serves the Catholic community in Juniata County. While the exact founding date is not specified, the parish has been an essential part of Catholic life in the area, providing spiritual guidance, community activities, and religious education. It is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg, falling under the Mifflin Juniata Deanery, which groups parishes in this geographic area for administrative purposes.
The parish church is located on William Penn Highway, serving as a focal point for Catholic worship and community events in Mifflintown. Saint Jude Thaddeus is known for its commitment to fostering faith, community service, and devotion to its patron saint, often invoked in desperate situations and lost causes. The parish engages in various activities that reflect its mission, including religious education for all ages, liturgical celebrations, and outreach programs.[1]
Although there isn't a parish school directly associated with Saint Jude Thaddeus, the parish supports religious education through programs aimed at deepening the faith of both children and adults. The parish has a Spanish-speaking community, hosting a Spanish Mass to cater to its Hispanic parishioners from El Salvador and Honduras, showcasing its commitment to multiculturalism and inclusivity.[2]
Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish has been under the leadership of various pastors, with Father William Weary serving as one of its pastors. The parish's activities include youth groups, adult faith formation, and ministries that serve the spiritual and material needs of the community, reflecting the parish's role as a center for both worship and social engagement.[3]
The parish also maintains an active online presence, providing parishioners with resources, event information, and spiritual guidance through its website, ensuring that the community remains connected even when in-person gatherings are not possible.[4]
Related parishes
- Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lewistown, PA
- Saint Joseph, Danville, PA
References
- ↑ "Saint Jude Thaddeus - Mifflintown". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/saint-jude-thaddeus-mifflintown/.
- ↑ "Welcome - Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish". http://www.stjudemifflintown.org/.
- ↑ "New priest aims to make local impact". The Sentinel. 2022-03-04. https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/local_news/new-priest-aims-to-make-local-impact/article_3094d767-7784-5e8f-8aab-74d623c4394b.html.
- ↑ "Resources and News - Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish". http://www.stjudemifflintown.org/resources-and-news.