Saint Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church

It was Hat Day on Day 3 of Rainforest Falls, protecting our heads to remind us that God is our safe place! We went trekking from the Rainforest, helping each other stay out of the...

Today, we all wore bright colors on Day 2 of VBS Rainforest Falls to remind us that God knows and sees everything! and ate a popcorn surprise snack. We learned about Saint Thoma...

Anne Costa, a nationally known Catholic speaker, will be the guest speaker at Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine after the 6 PM Mass and Consecration of our country to the Sacred Heart ...

In celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, over one hundred Catholic faithful, led by priests and deacons of the Together in Christ Catholic Family...

Please join us on June 27 at St. Teresa's Parish Hall following the 4 pm Vigil Mass.

Why should we have a devotion to the Sacred heart of Jesus? Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart as a symbol of His love for mankind to Sr. Margaret Mary Alacoque saying, “ My divine H...

Join Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine in Bowmansville, NY as we embark on a special evening pilgrimage focusing on healing for the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Gr...

Our young adult Ministry, Emmaus Young Adult, has so many great activities coming up soon! Please join our group for any or all of the fun! We welcome all young adults ages 18-35....

Our Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is blessed with the beautiful outdoor co nsecrated Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Shrine and Altar of Reparation. Beginning on June 7, 2026, we will c...

CLICK HERE TO RSVP This event will take place in the Glynn Room at OLV Charities (780 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218), which is the building across the street from the Basilic...

Join us for the inaugural Camino de St. Teresa! May 30, 2026 An opportunity for prayer, reflection, spiritual enlightenment and fellowship. Five walking routes to choose from. ...

Our Lady of Fatima Mass & Processions: To Jesus Through Mary Every 13 th of the Month at 6:30PM May through October Join Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine as we h...

This is a monumental year for our Sacred Heart of Jesus Outdoor Shrines located in Bowmansville (town of Lancaster), NY. Two shrines combine to make up the major components of the...

Save the Date so you don't miss out

The annual Holy Thursday Friendship Supper will return to the St. Mary's Swormville gym on Thursday, April 2, at a new time: 5:00 PM. Members of our Together in Christ family of...

Embark with us on a transformative journey that illuminates the profound beauty and hope in the Catholic vision of our eternal destiny. PURIFIED BY LOVE: Pathway to Paradise ...

On the First Saturday of each month, a selection of Holy Saints' Relics from Sacred Heart's collection of ninety-eight relics are offered for public veneration. Visit Sacred Heart...

St. Mary's Church, Swormville, will host the Women's Christ Renews Welcome Retreat on Saturday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1, 2026. It will be held in St. Mary's parish cen...

The Catholic Parenting Initiative and the Together in Christ Catholic Education Department are pleased to announce that every parish in our family now has a supply of diapers and ...

The NYS Catholic Conference has issued a call to action today, 1/27/26, for advocacy on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. This Action Alert can be found using the link below. I...