Our Mission The parishes of St. Mark and St. Rose of Lima were linked together in the Fall of 2010, in accordance with the Journey in Faith & Grace. The parishes operate independently. although with a great deal (and increasing instances) of collaboration.

While some day the parish councils may come together to write a joint Mission Statement, it may be difficult to improve on the one that we can find in Matthew:

Going therefore, teach ye all nations: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. Mt. 28: 19-20.

Our History:

Bishop Colton formally founded the Parish of St. Mark on June 25, 1908. It's first Pastor was Rev. John J McMahon, and initially there were 32 families. The current church structure was built in 1914. The school was dedicated 10/16/1921, at which time the parish had grown to 275 families.

The Parish has been a prolific producer of Bishops, including Parishioner and graduate Bishop Trautman of Erie Pa. 

Past Pastors include the following: 

• Rev. John McMahon 1908 - 1928
• Rev. Robert Walsh 1928 - 1937
• Rev. F. Garvey (admin) 1937
• Rev. Charles E. Duffy 1937 - 1942
• Rev. Joseph A. Burke 1942 - 1952
• Rev. Edward J Walker (admin) 1952
• Rev. Eugene A. Loftus 1953 - 1970
• Rev. Willam J Grant 1970 - 1975
• Rev. Robert G Ochs 1975 - 1980
• Rev. Francis Braun 1980 - 2010
• Rev. Joseph S. Rogliano 2010 - Present

Since 2010, St Rose of Lima has been linked with St. Marks Church.