St. Cecilia
About St. Cecilia
Founded on September 1, 1893, by Bishop Wigger to serve Scottish and Irish thread-mill workers, St. Cecilia in Kearny, New Jersey has grown into a vibrant trilingual parish within the Archdiocese of Newark. Sunday Masses are celebrated in Portuguese at 9 a.m., English at 10:30 a.m., and Spanish at noon, with weekday Masses offered daily — reflecting the rich immigrant heritage that has defined Kearny for well over a century.
St. Cecilia is a Roman Catholic parish in Kearny, New Jersey, part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Cecilia? ▼
St. Cecilia Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Friday, Thursday.
When is confession at St. Cecilia? ▼
St. Cecilia confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 5 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Cecilia? ▼
Yes, St. Cecilia celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Cecilia have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Cecilia offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 7:30 PM, 12 PM.
Where is St. Cecilia located? ▼
St. Cecilia is located at 120 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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