St Polycarp Church

About this church

Saint Polycarp Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Smyrna, Delaware, part of the Diocese of Wilmington. Mass is celebrated on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., with weekday Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Saturday, Sunday, and weekday Masses are livestreamed on the parish YouTube channel, which many homebound parishioners rely on. The parish shares its pastor with Saint Dennis Church in Galena, Maryland, so visitors should confirm times on the website before traveling.

The parish lists a wide range of ministries, including Christian formation, adult faith formation, religious education, and Children's Liturgy of the Word. Liturgical roles include lectors, altar servers, ushers, sacristans, and a music ministry, and groups such as the Knights of Columbus, the Columbiettes, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, and a Respect Life committee serve the wider community. Eucharistic adoration, a prayer chain, and Divine Mercy devotions round out parish life. Communion services are also held at a nearby care facility each month. New parishioners can register online or stop by the parish office at 55 Ransom Lane. A parish bulletin and weekend updates are posted online each week.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage with Mass schedule, address, livestream · Mass & Confession page · Ministries listing

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