St. Bernadette's West Branch

05/06/2026

As we prepare to begin this new chapter as St. Isidore the Farmer Parish on July 1st, we invite you to prayerfully consider serving on our new Parish Council.

Interested? Contact the parish office or speak with Fr. James.

“Here I am, Lord—send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)

04/30/2026

With joyful anticipation and deep gratitude, we are pleased to announce that on July 1, the three Catholic parishes in Cedar County will unite as one parish: St. Isidore the Farmer Parish.

Entrusting this new chapter to our patron, we pray:
St. Isidore, pray for us.

04/23/2026

You’re invited to join us for a Cedar County Meeting with Bishop Walsh as we discuss the upcoming parish merger in Cedar County on Tuesday, April 28th.

Join us in Tipton for the following events
Mass @ 5:30pm
Adoration/confession @ 6:00pm
Lite meal @ 6:30pm
Discussion @ 7:00pm

Please come to listen, ask questions, and be part of this conversation as we seek to follow the Lord’s will.

04/22/2026

Congratulations to Taylor and Katy, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last weekend. Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you have been strengthened and sealed with His gifts—wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

Know of our prayers for you as you continue to grow in faith and live boldly as disciples of Christ. The Church needs your witness!

03/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Fish Dinner! We were able to donate $5000 to the West Branch School Nutrition Department!!

03/12/2026

02/16/2026

Join us for Mass and the distribution of ashes, where we will hear the words:
“Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

No matter where you’ve been.
No matter how long it’s been.
This is your invitation.

Come pray. Come receive ashes. Come begin again.

02/15/2026

Today we celebrate St. Valentine — not just a symbol of romance, but a martyr of courageous love.

Long before greeting cards and chocolates, St. Valentine was a priest who risked his life to uphold the sacrament of marriage. In a time of persecution, he remained faithful to Christ and defended the dignity of love rooted in God.

Real love isn’t just sentimental.
It’s sacrificial. It’s faithful. It’s willing to suffer for what is true.

That’s the kind of love that changes the world.

01/23/2026

As St. Mary in Mechanicsville, St. Mary in Tipton, and St. Bernadette in West Branch continue our journey toward becoming one parish family, we invite you to share your voice. We are now gathering suggestions for what our new parish should be named.

Please take a few moments to fill out the Google Form linked below and submit your suggestion.

Thank you for being part of this important moment in the life of our parish family. Please keep this process—and one another—in your prayers. 🙏

As we journey towards becoming one parish with three churches, we will need a new name for the newly formed parish.