About Saint Alfred Roman Catholic Church

Fr. Hugh Gibson, Pastor
Located in beautiful Saint Catharines, Saint Alfred Roman Catholic Church offers congregants a place of comfort, hope, and a peace of mind for all their worshipping needs. We are dedicated to spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ, and our goal is to inspire you through the holiness of our dwelling and our services. We invite you to become a part of our growing congregation, and look forward to meeting you!
See the beautiful interior of our church
See a video of our beautiful church and grounds

Mass Times
Weekends:
Sat. 5:00 p.m (English)/
7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Sun: 7:30 a.m. (English) / 9:30 a.m. (Italian)
11:30 a.m. (English) &
5:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Weekday Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (in Spanish)
Sat. - 8:30 a.m.
(See bulletin for changes)
Reconciliation:
Sat. 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Confession in Spanish
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 30 minutes before Mass Starts
Infant Baptism:
Contact the parish office to meet with a member of the pastoral team. Baptism preparation sessions for parents (and godparents) are held monthly
Baptism is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m
Marriage:
Engaged couples need to make arrangements at least six months prior to the desired wedding day. Necessary preparation includes a diocese approved pre-marriage session and a series of meetings with the priest. Marriages are celebrated on Saturdays at 12:00 - 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/ Children (RCIA/RCIC):
Is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic and way of life. Contact a member of the pastoral team for information. Read more.
Ministry to the Sick:
Family members are asked to notify the parish office about any parishioner who is seriously ill, hospitalized, or who desires pastoral attention and the Church's sacraments.
Catholic Funeral Rites:
When a death occurs in your family please advise the priest for assistance in making the liturgical arrangements.
Parish Staff
Pastor : Fr. Hugh Gibson
Associate Pastor (with special pastoral care to both the Hispanic and Italian Communities): Fr. Hernando Olaya
Spanish Ministry: Fr. Ron Wiecek CPPS
Weekend Assistance: Fr. Peter Nobili CPPS
Permanent Deacon: Rev. Dcn. Frank Pavone
Pastoral Assistant: Diana Conidi
Administration: Lorraine Walton
Music Ministry: Teri Cristelli
Parish Schools:
Canadian Martyrs Elementary
905-934-9972
St. Alfred Elementary
905-934-9922
Assumption Elementary
905-935-5281
Fatima Elementary
905-935-4343
Holy Cross Secondary
905-937-6446
Phone 905-934-1155 Fax