Contact & Location for St Ignatius Loyola
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Service Times for St Ignatius Loyola
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday Mass
Monday 10:00 AM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 10:00 AM
Daily Mass
Thursday 5:00 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 10:00 AM
Daily Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Saturday Evening Vigil Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Fr. Joseph R. Howard
Pastor
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Fr. Joseph R. Howard Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St Ignatius Loyola
About St Ignatius Loyola
St. Ignatius Loyola is a Catholic parish in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, celebrating over 200 years of the Holy Eucharist. Located in the beautiful Buchanan Valley, the parish community welcomes all peoples called by the Holy Spirit to worship together in the living Gospel as a way of life. The parish is dedicated to sharing the experience of salvation through Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition, emphasizing Word and Sacrament through worship, education, service, and outreach to those in need. Named after their patron saint, St. Ignatius of Loyola, the community embodies the motto "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"—For the Greater Glory of God. Visitors and locals alike are invited to join the parishioners in prayer and to embrace one another in the love of Christ.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Ignatius Loyola
Dress Code: Typical Catholic parishes encourage modest, respectful attire for Mass. Service Format: The parish celebrates the Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am, with daily Mass offered Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 10:00 am, Wednesday having no Mass, and Thursday at 5:00 pm. Visitor Tips: Confession is available Saturday from 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm at the Parish Center or by appointment; the parish office is located at 1095 Church Road and welcomes contact at 717-677-8012 or [email protected].
Care & support
Prayer Ministry
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The purpose of the Prayer Ministry is to bring prayer to our fellow parishioners
Caring Community
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If you are homebound and need a lil help at home
Homebound Visitation
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If you are homebound, please contact Deacon Steve
Serving the community
Bereavement Luncheon
Meals
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you are welcome to have a funeral luncheon after the burial in our Lower Loyola center
Groups & programs
That Man Is You
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That Man Is You (Men's Group)
History & building
Founded in 1911
The parish "was established as a single parish" in 1911. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1817.
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In 1911, St. Ignatius Loyola was established as a single parish
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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