Contact & Location for St. Vitus Church
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Service Times for St. Vitus Church
Sunday 9:00 AM
Mass (English)
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mass (Slovenian)
Monday 5:00 PM
Mass
Tuesday 5:00 PM
Mass
Wednesday 5:00 PM
Mass
Thursday 5:00 PM
Mass
Friday 5:00 PM
Mass
Saturday 4:00 PM
Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
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Services are streamed online
What their website says
Mass Live Stream
Leadership
Rev. John C. Retar
Pastor
What their website says
PASTOR Rev. John C. Retar
About St. Vitus Church
St. Vitus Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Cleveland, Ohio, with deep roots in Slovenian culture dating back to its founding in 1893. The church serves approximately 700 active families and remains an important part of the Cleveland Diocese. Pastoral leadership is provided by Rev. John C. Retar, and the parish operates multiple facilities including the main church, rectory, and St. Vitus Village to serve its community. Beyond traditional Mass, St. Vitus offers sacraments, prayer services including eucharistic devotion and rosary prayers, and hosts numerous community events throughout the year. The parish maintains strong cultural traditions while embracing modern outreach through live-streamed Masses and online giving, welcoming visitors and parishioners to participate in worship and fellowship.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. Vitus Church
Dress Code: Visitors should dress respectfully, as is customary for Catholic worship services. Service Format: Weekend Masses are offered Saturday at 4:00 PM (Vigil) and Sunday at 9:00 AM (English) and 10:30 AM (Slovenian); daily Masses are held Monday–Friday at 5:00 PM in St. Vitus Chapel. Visitor Tips: The parish welcomes visitors and newcomers; contact the church directly for information about first-time visitor orientation or to learn more about parish ministries and community events.
Care & support
Online Donations
Financial help
What their website says
Secure electronic donations are now available for our parishioners, friends, Alumni, and benefactors.
Senior ministry
What their website says
parish food bank, senior ministry, religious education
Serving the community
parish food bank
Food pantry
What their website says
parish food bank, senior ministry, religious education
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History & building
Founded in 1893
St. Vitus Church says it “has existed in Cleveland, OH since 1893.” It is “well known for its deep roots in Slovenian culture.
What their website says
St. Vitus Church has existed in Cleveland, OH since 1893
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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