Welcome to the parish communities of St. Joseph, St. Mary of Czestochowa, and Mt. St. Peter! We are three Roman Catholic Churches located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and are members of the Diocese of Greensburg. Together our parishes form the New Kensington Catholic Community (NKCC).
NKCC Mission
As members of the Roman Catholic community of the New Kensington area, we are responsible for and committed to living and sharing our faith as we form disciples through strong and vibrant worship, lifelong faith formation, community outreach, and faithful stewardship. To advance the mission of Jesus Christ we will honor the traditions of Mt. St. Peter, St. Joseph and St. Mary Parishes and work together as one community of faith.
We welcome new members! If you would like to register, please print and complete the registration form and mail it to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket on Sunday. A welcome letter will be mailed to you with an invitation to meet with Fr. Ken who will introduce you to the Parish Staff.
Click here to download the registration form for Mt. St. Peter Parish.
St. Joseph Parish Mission
St. Joseph Parish is a faith community established in 1891 to serve the spiritual and temporal needs of Catholic Christian believers in the New Kensington area. As a Catholic Christian community, our parish is dedicated to the worship of God and celebration of the sacraments. We are committed to knowing Christ and the power of the Resurrection. With this understanding, we seek to serve our brothers and sisters in this church, in the community, and throughout the world in bringing about the Kingdom of God.
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Mission
The parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa in New Kensington was founded in 1893 by Polish immigrants who came to industrialize and farm the area. Now a Catholic community of various ethnic backgrounds still committed to our baptismal call to be the Body of Christ by hearing the Word of God, celebrating the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and becoming Christ to one another.
Called to use our unique and special gifts, bestowed upon us by our heavenly Father, we are committed to strengthening the faith of our members from the youngest to the oldest, continuing our journey of a lifetime, and reaching out to the wider community by education, service and evangelization. We seek to build a stronger community through the efforts of all parishioners, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Mt. St. Peter Parish Mission
Mount Saint Peter Parish is a growing faith community that brings people to Christ, forms disciples, and send them out to transform the world. Our members commit to worship, to grow, to serve, to connect, and to give. We believe Christ is our strength when we know and follow Him.
In order to become a parish of Missionary Disciples, we will
Provide opportunities for people to know, love, and follow Christ,
Help people become their best selves by knowing and using their gifts,
Share the Faith through prayer, study, and example.