St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery
About St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery
Anchored in historic New Castle, Delaware, St. Peter the Apostle serves alongside its sister church, Holy Spirit, as a combined parish in the Diocese of Wilmington. The parish offers a full weekly schedule — Sunday Masses at 8 and 11 a.m., weekday Masses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. — and is home to the Queen of Peace Shrine at the Holy Spirit campus.
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery is a Roman Catholic parish in New Castle, Delaware, part of the Diocese of Wilmington. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Monday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
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
Monday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Religious Education Program Classes in religion further the faith development of all the children in our parish family in grades 1 through 8, who attend either a public school or a non-Catholic privat
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Knights of Columbus – Bishop Becker Council The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic gentleman’s organization dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The Council supports the parish in va
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Schedule: Tuesday, 8 PM
Choir A member of the adult choir attends weekly choir rehearsals on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM from September to May. The choir sings on Sundays and for special liturgies. Members are not r
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery? ▼
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery? ▼
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery confession times: Monday 5:30 PM - 6 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery? ▼
Yes, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery offers daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.
Where is St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery located? ▼
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery is located at 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Cemetery offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 8:30 AM - 7 PM.