St. Paul Roman-Catholic Church

St. Paul Roman-Catholic Church SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7, 9 & 11 AM,
1 PM (Mass in Spanish)
5 PM Welcome to St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Norwalk, Ohio! St.

We are part of a tri-parish community with St. Anthony of Padua, in Milan, and St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, in Norwalk. As a Catholic parish, we are excited to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to you, through the preaching of His truths and the celebration of the holy sacraments, especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Paul parish has a rich history in Norwalk, bringing the faith to our ar

ea for over 150 years. We have a vibrant Catholic school and many other ways and opportunities to grow and be formed in the Catholic faith. We encourage you to join us for Mass. We would love to have you join us in giving praise and right worship to our Almighty God. God bless you,

Fr. Tony Recker, Pastor

05/29/2026

As the Silver Rose travels across North America, it will be at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue on June 22nd

All are welcome to join us for this very special prayer service

Celebrating Fr. Kahle's and Fr. Recker's priesthood ordination anniversaries! On May 24th, it was a year since Fr. Kahle...
05/27/2026

Celebrating Fr. Kahle's and Fr. Recker's priesthood ordination anniversaries!

On May 24th, it was a year since Fr. Kahle was ordained to the priesthood and it will be 17 years on May 30th for Fr. Recker!

God bless you! Thank you for your vocation to the priesthood and your ministry in our parishes!

05/26/2026

The release of Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: on Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence”, offers the Church and the world an important moment of reflection during a time of rapid technological change. While the Holy Father addresses the growing influence of artificial intelligence, this encyclical is, above all, a profound affirmation of the dignity of the human person. Pope Leo reminds us that every person possesses an intrinsic dignity that can never be replaced, measured, or diminished by technological advancement. In a culture increasingly shaped by efficiency, algorithms, and digital interaction, the Holy Father calls us to ensure that technology always remains at the service of the human person, never the other way around.

Standing firmly within the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, Magnifica Humanitas echoes the Church’s long-standing mission to accompany humanity through periods of great social transformation with wisdom, compassion, and hope. Pope Leo writes that his desire is to help people “rediscover their duty” to live these principles within family life, work, and society. As shared in my March 2025 Leading the Flock column, these technologies should be approached as tools that can support authentic human flourishing, while never replacing those capacities and relationships that are distinctly human in nature.

The Holy Father encourages the Church not to withdraw from conversations regarding technological advances, but instead to engage the modern world through the eyes of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, with attentive listening, respectful dialogue, and faithful witness to the truth of the Gospel. Pope Leo invites us all to discernment during this “change of era” where crucial questions impose themselves on our conscience: “Where are we going? Toward what goal do we wish to orient ourselves? What direction should we choose as a people and as a human community?”

As we continue navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, we remain committed to safeguarding the God-given dignity of every human person and ensuring that our use of technology always reflects the truth that each person is created in the image and likeness of God. The dignity of the person must be the criterion of all progress.

The text of Pope Leo’s Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas; Magnificent Humanity, may be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas’ Leading the Flock Column (March, 2025), AI: A Catholic Perspective, may be found here: https://toledodiocese.org/diocesan-news/ai-a-catholic-perspective

OCIA Reunion PotluckOnce OCIA ends, the journey of faith keeps going, and so do the friendships formed along the way. Wh...
05/26/2026

OCIA Reunion Potluck

Once OCIA ends, the journey of faith keeps going, and so do the friendships formed along the way. Whether you entered the Church this past Easter or decades ago, we would love to gather together for an evening of fellowship, stories, laughter, and encouragement.

St. Paul Parish Center – Gathering Space
Wednesday, May 27
6:00 PM

Main dish and drinks will be provided.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share!

This is a relaxed evening to reconnect with fellow Catholics, welcome newer members of the Church, and celebrate the beautiful ways God continues to work in our lives long after OCIA ends.

Please call the Parish Office at (419) 668-6044 to RSVP.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Prayer for Memorial DayGod of power and mercy,you destroy war and put down earthly pride.Banish violence from our midst ...
05/25/2026

Prayer for Memorial Day

God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your sons
and daughters.
Keep in your mercy those men and women
who have died in the cause of freedom
and bring them safely
into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

~USCCB

Pentecost Sunday It's the birthday of the Church! How will you celebrate? Birthday cake and ice cream is always a favor...
05/24/2026

Pentecost Sunday

It's the birthday of the Church! How will you celebrate? Birthday cake and ice cream is always a favorite!

Thank you, Riley family, for sharing your liturgical living idea with us! Enjoy!

Come, Holy Spirit!

Masses on Memorial Day: UPDATE8:00 AM Mass will be at St. Paul CHURCH (Due to wet conditions of the cemetery)9:00 AM Mas...
05/24/2026

Masses on Memorial Day: UPDATE

8:00 AM Mass will be at St. Paul CHURCH
(Due to wet conditions of the cemetery)

9:00 AM Mass will be at St. Anthony Cemetery

05/23/2026

Thank you St. Joseph Maintenance Ministry for your work on our beautiful new First Holy Communion Photo Gallery in the Gathering Space hallway!

05/22/2026

A few reminders for this weekend:
Sunday, May 24: No 5:00 PM Mass
Monday, May 25:
No 6:15 AM Mass
8:00 AM Mass @ St. Paul Cemetery*
9:00 AM Mass @ St. Anthony Cemetery*
*weather permitting

Also, please allow extra drive time to/from Mass this weekend due to downtown street closures.

We are watching the rain forecast and will confirm whether Masses will be held at the cemeteries on Monday. Have a restf...
05/22/2026

We are watching the rain forecast and will confirm whether Masses will be held at the cemeteries on Monday.

Have a restful, safe holiday weekend!

Address

91 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH
44857

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+14196686044

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