In 1886, Monsignor Adam Christ of St. Mary's in Lebanon designed and supervised the construction of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in North Cornwall. In 1889, Father Charles McMonigle was appointed first resident pastor. In 1900, the parish census recorded 335 members. In 1914, under the guidance of Father Edward O'Flynn, the church was dismantled and transferred from it's original site (an empty lot near the Bluebird Inn) to it's former location in the center of Cornwall on land secured by Mr. Lloyd Wolfe. |
In 1956, the Parish acquired 2.3 acres of land next to the church from Bethlehem Steel, thanks to the influence of Mr. Samuel Dickeroff. In 1978, under the direction of Father Stephen Jordan, the Parish Center was constructed to house classrooms, a kitchen, a social hall, and parish offices. In the 1990's, due to the growth of the Parish and the lack of space in the church, the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass and the Christmas Eve Children's Mass began to be celebrated in the Parish Center. Beginning with Advent in 2003, the growth of the Parish necessitated the use of the Parish Center for Mass at additional times.
Over the years, the interior of the Church had been renovated and restored numerous times. In the fall of 1961, Father Matthias Siedlecki undertook a series of renovations. Following the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, Father Joseph Smith made changes necessary to accommodate the new liturgy. The last renovation was overseen by Father Andrew Marinak in 1997. |
Office HoursMonday-Friday 8:30Am - 12:30PM
or by appointment |
Telephone717-273-1574
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