St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

About this church

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in New Castle, Delaware, is part of a joint parish with nearby Holy Spirit Church and sits in the historic district on Harmony Street. Masses at St. Peter are held on Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and the church is handicap accessible. Weekday Masses are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 a.m., with the Friday Mass held in St. Anthony Chapel. Monday is a day of Eucharistic exposition and adoration from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., confession is heard Monday at 5:30 p.m., and a Rosary with Fatima prayers is said Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.

The parish supports a range of liturgical and community ministries, including cantors, lectors, altar servers for grades three through twelve, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, an adult choir that rehearses on Tuesday evenings during the school year, and an environment committee. Religious education serves children in grades one through eight, with sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Communion, First Confession, and Confirmation, and R.C.I.A. is available for adults exploring the Catholic faith. St. Peter Catholic School serves preschool through eighth grade. The Knights of Columbus also support the parish. New parishioners are asked to register at the parish office, and the weekly bulletin is available online.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Parish office address and phone · St. Peter Mass and devotion schedule · Parish ministries and school · Contact and sacraments information

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