Contact & Location for Holy Infancy Church
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Service Times for Holy Infancy Church
Sunday 7:00 AM
Mass (English)
Sunday 8:15 AM
Mass (Portuguese)
Sunday 10:00 AM
Mass (Spanish)
Sunday 12:00 PM
Mass (English)
Monday 7:30 AM
Mass (English)
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Mass (Spanish)
Wednesday 12:15 PM
Mass (English)
Thursday 7:30 AM
Mass (English)
Friday 12:15 PM
Mass (English)
Saturday 4:15 PM
Mass (English)
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
leave the Laufer St. Parking lot
What their website says
leave the Laufer St. Parking lot
Leadership
Rev. Andrew Gehringer
Pastor
What their website says
Pastor Rev. Andrew Gehringer
About Holy Infancy Church
Holy Infancy Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Bethlehem with Masses in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Founded in 1861, it is described as the oldest Roman Catholic church in Bethlehem. Construction began in 1863 on land donated by the Moravians, and the current church was dedicated on September 17, 1882. Monsignor Robert Biszek has served as pastor since 1997. The parish also offers genealogical research for sacramental records that are more than 70 years old.
First-Time Visitor Info for Holy Infancy Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is liturgical Catholic Mass, celebrated throughout the week in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Sunday Masses include English, Portuguese, and Spanish options. Visitor Tips: Visitors can choose a Mass by language, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese services available. Those interested in family history may contact the parish about genealogical research of sacramental records older than 70 years.
Serving the community
Almonry Ministry
Benevolence & assistance
What their website says
contact the Almonry Ministry at [email protected]
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1861
Holy Infancy was founded in 1861 and is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Construction started in 1863 and the current church was dedicated in 1882.
What their website says
Holy Infancy, founded in 1861, is now the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem.
Building completed in 1882
Holy Infancy Church and School
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