Easter Mass Schedule
St. Patrick
Holy Saturday 04/04
8:00am Easter Decorating
8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday 04/05
9:00AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass
Newman Center
Holy Saturday 04/04
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt
11:00am Blessing of Baskets
Easter Sunday 04/05
8:30am Mass
12:00pm Mass
Immaculate Conception
Holy Saturday 04/04
8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday 04/05
8:30am Mass
Announcements from the Diocese
Office Of The Bishop
Bishop Bonnar in consulatation with our parish leadership and the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, the parish communities of St. Patick, Kent, the University Parish Newman Center, Kent, and Immaculate Conception Parish, Ravenna will merge to form a new parish community named Saint Katharine Drexel effective July 1, 2026.
Additionally, we would like to announce that Father Wainio who accepted the full-time ministry as Vocation Director for the Diocese of Youngstown. Congratulations to Father Wainio!
Read the announcements below
Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 2026
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
VBS is open to all Portage County parishes. VBS will be held at the University Parish Newman Center located at 1424 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240. Please contact Jamie Schall, DRE with questions at 330-673-5849 or jschall@youngstowndiocese.org
Participant Registration Form (grades K-5)
Cost for participants is $15 for one child and $30 for two or more children per family. Payments can be made to St Patrick Church by check, cash or through St. Patrick’s e-giving platform. Snacks will be provided each day.
Preteen Helpers and Teen Crew Leaders Registration Form
Preteen and Teen volunteers (entering grades 6-12) are needed to assist with Crews and Stations. Please register here if your child is interested in being a VBS volunteer. VBS will be held at the University Parish Newman Center located at 1424 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240.
Adult Volunteer Interest Form
Adult volunteers are needed for a variety of roles. Shared tasks, doubled joy! Please sign up here if you are interested in helping out and we will reach out with more details on the different opportunities. You must complete Virtus training and fingerprinting to be onsite during VBS week.
St. Patrick Catholic Parish
- Located at 313 N. Depeyster St. Kent, OH 44240
- Office: (330) 673-5849
- Office Hours are Monday through Thursday 9AM to 4PM. Parish Offices are now located at Newman Center.
University Parish Newman Center
- Located at 1424 Horning Rd. Kent, OH 44240
- Office: (330) 678-0240
- Parish Office Hours are Monday through Thursday 9AM to 4PM. Closed on Fridays.
Sacrament of the
Eucharist Mass Schedule
7:30am Mass - University Newman Center
8:00am Mass - Immaculate Conception
8:30am Mass – Saint Patrick
9:00am Adoration begins (with Benediction at 5pm)
5:00pm (Holy Hour) Immaculate Conception
6:00pm Mass – Immaculate Conception
7:30am Mass – University Parish Newman Center
8:00am Mass – Immaculate Conception
8:30am Mass – Saint Patrick
5:00 – 6:00pm (Holy Hour & Confessions) University Newman Center
6:00pm Mass – University Parish Newman Center
8:00am Mass – Immaculate Conception
Saturday Mass
4:00 PM – Immaculate Conception
5:00 PM – Saint Patrick
Saturday Confessions
2:45pm - Immaculate Conception
3:45pm - Saint Patrick
8:30AM – Immaculate Conception
8:30AM – University Parish Newman Center
9:45–10:45AM – Parish School of Religion (PSR)
11:00AM – Saint Patrick
12:00PM – University Parish Newman Center
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Prayer for Our Parishes
Loving Father,
our St. Patrick and Newman Center Parishes are a community of believers who have been blessed with talent, generosity and compassion.
As we follow your Son, Jesus, help us to meet the challenges of His mission with seeing eyes, open minds, prayerful words, extended hands and glowing hearts.
Send the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and give new life to our parishes.
Amen.
Prayer Line
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please go to the latest Weekly Bulletin for the names and telephone numbers of those involved with this important ministry. If you are unable to leave your prayer request with these parish volunteers, please call Phyllis at 330-593-5253.
Upcoming Events
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