FAQs: Where? What? How? Who? When? 

Where is the church located and how can I get there?

The church is located at 63 Main Avenue. There are parking lot entrances to the campus from Main Avenue, Berwyn Avenue, and Bartholomew Road. The church is completely handicap accessible from the parking lot or street. 

Directions to The Church of Saint Monica

What are the boundaries of Saint Monica Parish?

Penn-Central Rail Road (Trenton cut-off), from Howellville Road to Old Eagle School Road; to Upper Gulph Road; to Old Conestoga Road; to Valley Forge Road; to Darby-Paoli Road; to St. Davids Road; to Darby Creek; Chester-Delaware line; to Darby-Paoli Road; to Leopard Road; to Sugartown Road; to Foxhall Road (extended); to Glenn Ave.; to U.S. Rt. 30; to Old Lancaster Road; to Russell Road; to Bodine Road; to Howellville Road; to Penn-Central Rail Road (Trenton cutoff).

How do I contact the Parish Office?

Phone: 610-644-0110  |  Fax: 610-695-0850 
Email: [email protected]  
Address: 635 First Avenue
                 Berwyn, PA 19312

With whom should I speak in the Parish Office?

Cathy Levine is the Parish Administrative Assistant and may be reached at 610-644-0110 ext. 112 or [email protected]. She is happy to answer any questions you may have and will direct you to the appropriate pastoral team member as needed. 

What are the Parish Office's normal operating hours?

Labor Day through Memorial Day
9:30 am to 4:30 pm 
Monday through Friday

Memorial Day through Labor Day
9:30 am to 3:00 pm 
Monday through Friday

How do I register in the parish?

Please call, email, or stop by the Parish Office during office hours to register and schedule an appointment to meet with the Pastor.

How do I obtain a Mass card for a deceased or living loved one or particular intention?

Please contact Cathy in the Parish Office or stop by during normal operating hours. Both announced and unannounced Masses are  available, with a requested offering of $10 to the parish.

How do I publish an announcement in the bulletin?

The parish bulletin is published weekly. It is available on the parish website and distributed to the assembly. Submissions are due each Monday by 12 noon and should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please include a contact name and phone number. All inserts must be submitted to the Parish Office for approval a minimum of ten (10) days before you would like it to appear.

How do I contact the Office of Discipleship & Formation (Religious Education)?  Where is it located?

Please contact Marielena Barnes, Administrative Assistant for Discipleship & Formation at [email protected] The office is located at 635 First Avenue (in the Parish Offices).

Where is the Parish Center located?

The Parish Center is located at 601 First Avenue. It can be accessed via the main parking lot and its entry is marked by a large sign. It contains a gymnasium, kitchen facility, meeting space, and restrooms. The Parish Center is utilized by various ministries and groups within the parish and partner organizations for events, gatherings, and meetings.

Where is the Education Center located?

The Education Center is located at 601 First Avenue and is comprised of two buildings: the 1916 building (the “Old School”) and the 1958 building (the "New School"). The 1958 building is currently home to Regina Luminis Academy, a pre-K through twelfth grade private, independent school which provides classical Catholic education to area students and their families.  

How do I reserve time for use of parish facilities?

Any registered parishioner, upon the approval of a member of the pastoral team or the Pastor, may block out time to use a parish facility for a parish event, pending availabity. Please contact Cathy Levine at 610-644-0110 ex. 112 or [email protected] regarding questions if your group or organization is outside the parish.

When is the Sacrament of Baptism celebrated?

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays following the last Mass and also during Saturday evening and Sunday Masses upon request of the family.

How long is the baptism ceremony?

Depending on the number of children, baptisms on average last between thirty and forty-five minutes.

What are the requirements for godparents?

Godparents need to be practicing Catholics. An exception may be made when the parents of the child to be baptized are of different religions. A Catholic godparent needs to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from his/her parish. The certificate verifies that he/she is a member of a Catholic parish. Godparents must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and have received all their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation). If married, they must be in a valid marriage, i.e. one that was witnessed by a Catholic priest and in a Catholic church, unless dispensed from the Catholic form of marriage by a diocesan bishop. 

Please contact the Pastor with any questions.

Is it possible to have two godmothers and/or two godfathers?

Only one godmother and/or one godfather is permitted for church records.

Is it possible to have a visiting priest celebrate the baptism?

Yes. Please contact the Pastor regarding this request.

What is the customary donation for a baptism?

The donation is at the discretion of the parents.

How do I reserve a date for a wedding at Saint Monica?

Please contact the Parish Office in order to reserve a wedding date. Weddings are normally scheduled on Saturdays at 11:30 am or 2:30 pm. Other times and days of the week may be available upon request. The bride and/or groom must be registered members of the parish. Upon confirmation of the wedding date, an appointment with the Pastor will be scheduled with the couple and a guidebook will be provided with details concerning wedding planning at Saint Monica.

Are you Safe Environment certified?
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia places great importance on the safety of all our children, as does Saint Monica. Churches and schools are regularly audited by the Office of Child and Youth Protection. In addition, our pastoral team, staff members, and volunteers undergo numerous safety clearances and trainings. We are happy to announce that we have been found in compliance with Safe Environment requirements after our routine audit this past year. We share this to illustrate the dedication the Archdiocese and our parish community has to protecting our children.