Monday, June 29, is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. It is both a religious and a civil holiday, and so our Church will be closed. We will open at around 5 PM for the 6 PM Mass.

Our Prayer Request Book

is located on the table (with the green tablecloth) next to St. Brigid’s Chapel). Our next Prayer Group Meeting for the intentions written in the Prayer Request Book is Monday, July 6, at 5:30 PM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. All are welcome!

Watch for our programs and events that will begin again in September:

Our Young Adults at St. Patrick’s Group for people in their 20s and 30s.
Sessions for our Christian Initiation process for those interested in becoming Catholic and receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Our Children’s Liturgy programs at the 10:30 AM Mass and our once-a-month Teen Mass on Sundays at 5 PM.
And, Spiritual Walking Tours with Fr. Greg (Schedule to be announced in August).

Annual Paulist Fathers Appeal Continues through June.

Since 1922, the Paulist Fathers have had the honor and privilege to serve the Catholic American Community in Rome, first at Santa Susanna Church, now at St. Patrick’s. Today, Fr. Matt Berrios and Fr. Greg Apparcel continue that legacy of service and pastoral care to all of our parishioners and visitors, indeed, to all who enter our Church doors. As Paulists, we are blessed to share the Good News with you week after week. In a special way, the Paulist Fathers seek to connect with those who are searching for God in their lives and to reach out to those who have felt excluded or distant from our community. We also seek to connect with those of other faith traditions, seeking the ways of peace.

In that spirit, we invite you to participate in this year’s Annual Paulist Appeal, which provides the much-needed support for those Paulist Ministries that reach beyond the pews like Busted Halo that ministers to young adults coast to coast on the web and on the radio.

The Annual Paulist Appeal also provides critical funding needed for vocation outreach and formation of future Paulist priests. Finally, it helps us provide support for our Senior Fathers who have not lost their zeal for service! Please see the pamphlets and special Paulist Appeal Giving envelopes that will be in all the pews in June. The pamphlets also explain how you can donate electronically (online). Go to: https://paulist.org/apa/ Thank you for your generous consideration of the 2025 Annual Paulist Appeal. Your gift, no matter the size, makes a real difference and means the world to us. Please know of our daily prayers for you!

2026-2027 Family-Based Religious Education Program

for children and youth preparing for the Sacraments & their parents is taking applications beginning July 15, 2026: Visit: https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/community/religious-education-for-children/

Submit applications through the website on or after July 15, 2026. Enrollment is limited to English-speaking children & their parents only. Full English language comprehension required. Deadline to submit applications via parish website: September 10.

All parents & children must make an appointment to meet with the Rector, Fr. Matt Berrios, CSP and Fr. Greg, the Director of Religious Education, prior to September 10. Program begins with Parents’ Orientation Meeting (no children) on Saturday, September 12.

First Communion: Minimum age is 8 years old and Third Grade (American system) by September 19, 2026 Confirmation: Minimum age is 14 years old and Ninth Grade (American system) by September 19, 2026. First class with children will take place: September 19.

Any questions, please write to Fr. Greg: gapparcel@paulist.org. Thank you.

The 2026 St. Nicholas Serata for Charity is Saturday, December 5.

As last year, it will be year at the very beautiful Circolo Canottieri Aniene. We have affirmed the two-fold purpose of the St. Nicholas Charity Serata: to raise money for charitable institutions in Rome and to build up and celebrate our community.

Now is the time to begin thinking about auction donations. When you go on vacation please consider purchasing or seeking donations for our Silent Auction in the areas of art, agriturismo, hotels, restaurants (get their menu, too), fashion, beauty products, specialty foods, book sets, a day at a spa or anything else that people would love to bid on. And remember we need brand new items, nothing used. See more information and photos on our website: www.stnicholasserata.org.

Registered as parishioners yet?

If you are new in the parish, we would love to know who you are and would ask you to register. You can go directly to our website https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/community/parish/ and register on our parishioner form.

Visit our Facebook Page: St. Patrick’s Catholic American Parish in Rome

Our Financial Needs

The American parish of St. Patrick’s does not receive financial support from the Vatican, the US or other religious institutions. We depend on the generosity of our parishioners and visitors to help us continue our ministries and weekly operating expenses. Would you consider making a one time donation of 20 Euros (or $20 US) or more? We appreciate whatever assistance you can give us. You can also make a donation via bank transfer or bonifico to St. Patrick’s (CHIESA DI S. PATRIZIO A VILLA LUDOVISI) account at Credem bank: IT35D 03032 03201 01000 0005028. Or you can make a donation via Paypal, with your debit or credit card, through the Parish website dedicated page (scan below). Thank you for your presence and generosity.

You can also make a donation via bank transfer or bonifico to St. Patrick’s (see donation page). Or you can make a donation via Paypal, with your debit or credit card, through the Parish website dedicated page. US Dollar checks should be made out to: The Paulist Fathers and we can give you a tax deductible letter at the end of the year. You can give by going directly to our Donation page: https://stpatricksamericanrome.org/donate/

We appreciate whatever assistance you can give us. Thank you for your presence and generosity.