Throughout the Vicariate of the United States, our Mercedarian friars engage in three primary ministries: parochial service; education; and hospital/prison chaplaincies.
The United States Vicariate is located in five cities throughout the Eastern part of the United States. However, as members of an international Order, we are present worldwide.
Cleveland, Ohio
Our friars in Cleveland reside in our oldest community in the United States and serve both St. Rocco Parish and School,
St. Rocco Parish
est. 1914
3205 Fulton Road
Cleveland, OH 44109
Telephone: (216) 961-8331
Le Roy, New York
Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Brigid
est. 2010
44 Lake Street
Le Roy, NY 14482
Telephone: (585) 768-6543
The friars at Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Brigid serve Our Lady of Mercy and St. Brigid Parish.
Philadelphia, PA
Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy
est. 1978
6398 Drexel Road.
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Telephone: (215)879-0594
The Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy serves as the Headquarters of the Vicariate, as well as the residence for the friars who staff Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Additionally, one of our friars is currently teaching at West Catholic Preparatory High School.
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Peter Nolasco Residence
5650 7th Ave N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Telephone: (727) 345-4766
The friars at the St. Peter Nolasco Residence are active in various ministries throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
Columbus, Ohio
Holy Family Church
584 W Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 221-4323
!!!OUR NEWEST FOUNDATION!!!
The friars of Holy Family Church form the newest foundation in our United States Vicariate. They serve as chaplains to the Bridgettine Sisters, as well as providing pastoral work for two prisons. Holy Family Church also has an active urban outreach and soup kitchen. In addition, Holy Family Church also serves as our House of Studies where our friars in formation are formed both in the religious life and seminary studies through their attendance at the Pontifical College Josephinum.
