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305 N Prince StShippensburg, PA 17257Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm (Weekend Mass)
When to go
Mass times
- Saturday5:00 pm · Weekend Mass
- Sunday8:00 am · Weekend Mass
- Sunday11:00 am · Weekend Mass
- Monday9:00 pm · Weekday Mass (College in session)
- Tuesday8:30 am · Weekday Mass
- Wednesday6:30 pm · Weekday Mass
- Thursday8:30 am · Weekday Mass
- Friday8:00 am · Weekday Mass
About
Summary
Our Lady of the Visitation (OLV) is a welcoming Catholic parish in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, serving the local community and Shippensburg University students. Founded in 1950, the church offers a range of Mass times, confession, and ministries, including a vibrant campus ministry and weekly coffee and donut hours. Learn more about OLV.
Details
Our Lady of the Visitation (OLV) is a Roman Catholic parish located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and has been a spiritual beacon for the community since 1950. The church is known for its warm and inclusive atmosphere, with a strong focus on serving both local residents and students from Shippensburg University. The modern church features handicap accessibility for pews and altar area, and the campus includes a social hall, education building, and gathering spaces. Read more about OLV's history.
From Faith Near Me
Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Shippensburg, PA, offers a welcoming atmosphere for both local residents and Shippensburg University students. Founded in 1950, the parish emphasizes inclusive community with accessible facilities, regular Mass times, and ministries like campus outreach and coffee hours. First-time visitors may appreciate the modern, handicap-accessible design and the array of programs fostering spiritual connection and social engagement.
Pros
- Welcoming parish environment with a focus on community and inclusivity.
- Dedicated campus ministry and student-focused outreach programs.
- Handicap accessibility for pews, altar areas, and parking.
- Clear, varied Mass schedules including weekday and weekend options.
- Facilities include a social hall, education building, and gathering spaces for events.
- Offers weekly coffee and donut hours, along with book discussions and seasonal gatherings.
Cons
- Coffee and donut hours operate with some restrictions, as noted on the website.
- Details for certain events, like Angel Tree Gift Sorting, are not fully described.
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Elizabeth Davisa year ago
Father Ben is one of my favorite priests and Tracey is so easy to work with! Beautiful church and decent gathering space. If you have a walker/wheelchair there is handicap accessibility
- Nicholas Higgins5 years ago
Amazing church! Have been visiting for the past ten years and always feel welcomed. Fr. Ben is the new priest and he is great, very prayerful when celebrating Mass, an awesome confessor, and young & enthusiastic. It's right next to campus as well and has a campus ministry group for students. If you are looking for a small, welcoming church that is family-friendly, i highly recommend it!
- Lindsay Campbell2 years ago
Honestly, a very cute little church. I'm originally from Chambersburg and go to the Catholic church there, but occasionally I dog/ house sit in Shippensburg, so it's easier just to go there. Fair warning, though: there is about a 40 degree incline to the floor from the pews up towards the altar. I've been to Our Lady of the Visitation at least 5 or 6 times, and it still gets me every time. Also, it's kind of half sitting on a college campus. Still, very nice church. If you're ever in Ship and need a Catholic church, you can't go wrong here.
- Shelley A. Grezner7 years ago
I absolutely love our lady of the visitation! I just think that father Dwight sherline is a little too strict with taking away coffee and Donut hours a lot of people look forward to that. I think that father Dwight also focuses way too much on the children there's not enough events or activities for the adults for people over 21. There's not enough groups for people over 21 he focuses way too much on the children he should mix it up where there's enough for the children and also for the adults over 21. Overall it is a wonderful Parish and at church that makes you feel like your family and your part of home. It definitely is not the same without father Bob or father Dave. But father Dwight does an incredible job with his sermons after the gospel and I love listening to Father Dwight. It doesn't incredible job when it comes to going to confession and confessing sins. And I would love to go and sit and talk with him sometime again because I still have a lot of other things on my mind.
- rmatteucci6 years ago
Small Catholic Church on the Campus of Shippensburg University to serve the Catholics in the town. Father Dwight is the pastor and does an excellent job of tending to the needs of the parishioners.
- Michael Reid2 years ago
Exceptional celebration of Solemn Evening Prayer during the Parish's Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotions.
- Janet Clawsona year ago
Personable, caring and loving!!! A very friendly church and Priest is compassionate and understanding!
- Deb Tkach9 years ago
Interesting looking interior. The priest gave one of the best sermons I have ever heard. It was also the best justification of the existence of the Catholic Church.
- M Lawrence5 years ago
Father Ben is great. The facilities and parking is awesome. An easy walk for college students.
- Steven B.6 years ago
Very nice Catholic Church with an awesome youthful Priest. Very close to the Shippensburg University Campus.
- Richard Faith7 years ago
Very warm and inviting. Take the first step, you may find it like the pervarbal potato chip. You can't stop with one.
- Joan Montgomerya year ago
Family gathering for Leonard Joy's memorial services.
- Anthony Amati7 years ago
Awesome church pastor is a great guy nice hall and kitchen
- Diane Small7 years ago
The pastor there is awesome. Love going there for mass.
- Anita J3 years ago
Comfortable parish, unique experience in small college town
- Marcy Giancoli4 years ago
If you need a place to worship I recommend
- P.J. jordan5 years ago
Great community for college students.
- Alexander Otteson4 years ago
Great mass
- Ted John Noga7 years ago
Good Catholic Church
- michaeldhess6 years ago
Catholic church
Services and facilities
Services
- Catholic Campus Ministry
- Religious Education & Formation
- Parish Ministries
- Youth Protection Program
- Adoration
- Confession
- Coffee And Donut Hours (With Some Restrictions)
- Book Of The Month Discussions
- Posadas Gatherings
- Angel Tree Gift Sorting & Distribution
Facilities
- Social Hall
- Education Building
- Modern Church
- Accessible Parking
- Gathering Spaces
- Handicap Accessibility For Pews And Altar Area
- Kitchen
Events and programs
Book of the Month Discussion - A Christmas Carol
One-time event
Join us for a discussion about our November/December Book of the Month, _A Christmas Carol_ in the Social Hall!
Posadas Gathering
One-time event
Join us in the Social Hall!
Sorting & Distribution of Angel Tree Gifts
Connect
- Phone
- (717)-477-1244
- Phone
- (717)-323-2679
- jtklarmann@ship.edu
- Contact page
- Open contact page