Our Mission
We, the Catholic Christians of St. George Parish – in union with the Church throughout the world – commit ourselves to the love of God and our neighbor. Our parish exists to make Jesus, the Son of God, present in our lives through the Sacraments, prayer, and community.
We recommit ourselves each day to more deeply understand and live our faith, support each other, and to be a beacon of hope in our darkened world. We entrust ourselves, our families, and our community to Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Our History
Schulfrau Katherina Uhr, a missionary, opened the first Catholic School for German Catholics in her father’s store in Kearsarge in 1863. During its peak, the Catholic Faith was taught to 60 students.
However, it was not until 1922 that ground was broken for Saint George Church. A red brick building was constructed and completed on August 6, 1922, for approximately $12,000.
By September 1958, Monsignor Franklin had plans to build a new church for the growing parish. It would be modern in design and would accommodate about 1,000 worshipers. It cost $500,000 and was dedicated on October 7, 1959.
Monsignor Franklin passed to new life on December 13, 1986 and was succeeded by the Reverend Daniel M. Martin, an Erie native, as pastor on September 27, 1974. During his pastorate, an office and rectory complex was built in 1976.
About Saint George
It is uncertain when Saint George was born. However, his death date is estimated to be April 23 303 A.D. Venerated as a saint, he was a soldier in the Roman army. He was a martyr sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became a patron saint for the military.
You can learn more here. https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/george-saint