Welcome to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church at Pastorate of the Visitation
With Our Lady of the Chesapeake — the Catholic Churches of Pasadena, Maryland
The Pastorate of the Visitation is comprised of St. Jane Frances de Chantal and Our Lady of the Chesapeake Catholic Churches in Pasadena, Maryland. We are a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community that brings people to Christ, forms loving, joyful disciples, and sends them out to transform the world. Together, we actively grow in our relationship with God and seek to share Him with others. Our members commit to Worship, Serve, Form Relationships, Grow in Faith and Holiness, Give, and Proclaim the Gospel.
If you are looking for a parish home, we invite you to join us at St. Jane Frances or OLC! We are available if you have any questions or concerns. Registering in our parish offers us a chance to better serve yourself and your family. To register, use our link in the blue box or give us a call at the parish office!
Welcome New Parishioners! We are glad you are here!
If you are new to our parish, please call the parish office at 410-255-4646, pick up a Parish Registration Form from the back of the church, download a PDF copy here, or Register Online. Thank you and welcome!
Pastorate Presider Schedule for Masses
- November 2023
- December 2023 (coming soon)
Don’t Miss out
Walking With Purpose
Walking with Purpose would like to help women to enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions created just for women.
3 IN 1
Go and make disciples of all nations… Jesus (Matthew 28:19) What is “3 in 1?” 3 in 1 is a personal commitment to reach out to “3 people in 1 year.” Share your faith with them, invite them to Mass
“The Chosen Season 3” Video Bible Study
St. Jane Frances will offer “The Chosen” Bible Study. “The Chosen is an award winning Internet series that is sweeping the nation, with more than 58 Million views. This series portrays the early apostle in a more human light than previously portrayed. Based on the gospel stories that we are already familiar with. Come join us as a faith community to view it on the big screen.
Food Pantry Collections for NCEON
NCEON is in desperate need of food supplies! Further, our Middle School Parish Youth will be serving at NCEON on August 16. Please be as generous as always.
Going Deeper in Your Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
Navigating the Bible, the Mass and Catholic Teaching with Fr. Jim Bors
Time to Register for Faith Formation!
Initial information meetings are taking place now. Please contact Melissa Boyle to set up a meeting and get registration information.
Initial information meetings are taking place now. Please contact Melissa Boyle to set up a meeting and get registration information.
Classes begin in September on Monday evenings. Please contact Melissa at mboyle@stjane.org for more information.
For information on getting your child baptized, please contact Diana at dhealy@stjane.org for more information.
Maryland Attorney General Releases Report on Sexual Abuse – 4/5/23
Regarding the Archdiocese’s Historic Handling of Allegations of Abuse by Ministers of the Church
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released the report documenting the Archdiocese’s handling of abuse allegations dating back to the 1940’s. The report as well as a response from the Archdiocese are posted below.
REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
- FROM ARCHBISHOP LORI – 4/5/23
- ARCHBISHOP LORI’S PASTORAL LETTER – 4/5/23
- FAQ ABOUT THE REDACTED REPORT
- TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE
- PRAYER FOR HEALING – VICTIMS OF ABUSE
How to report suspected abuse
To report suspected abuse by clergy, employees, or volunteers of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, call:
The Office of Child & Youth Protection: 410-547-5348
The Victim’s Assistance Hotline: 1-866-417-7469
Anne Arundel County Child Protection Services: 410-421-8400
Learn more about St. Jane’s
Worship
Through Liturgy and Adoration
Serve
Share your Gifts of Time and Talent
Connect
Form relationships and make a difference
Grow
In Faith and Holiness
Give
Share your Gifts of Treasure
Proclaim
The Good News of Jesus Christ
News
St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry
The St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry hosts a Prayer Gathering & Conversation every other month. Named for St. Dymphna—the patron saint of mental health—it’s an opportunity for anyone with mental illness, and/or those who love them, to gather together for
KofC Council 10966 Supports Orphanage in Uganda
July 2023 – Knights of Columbus Council 10966 in Pasadena, MD made a donation to Come Alive Home Ministries Ltd, a registered orphanage in Loum, Uganda. Our contribution was put towards housing and food for the month of July. You
Catholic Men—You’re Invited!
Come join us! We invite every Catholic man 18 years of age or older to join the Knights of Columbus at St. Jane Frances. Exciting things are happening at Council 10966! Bond with fellow Catholic men and GIVE BACK by
Food Pantry Collections for NCEON
NCEON is in desperate need of food supplies! Further, our Middle School Parish Youth will be serving at NCEON on August 16. Please be as generous as always.
“His Hands” Ministry
Join us one Saturday a month for prayer, fellowship, food and manual labor as we help those in need in doing yard work, organizing, cleaning, painting, etc. All jobs will be chosen by our pastor.
Events
Our Daily Bread Casseroles
Our Daily Bread is a hot meal program run through Catholic Charities that serves more than a quarter of a million meals each year to the hungry of Baltimore City.
Walking With Purpose
Walking with Purpose would like to help women to enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions created just for women.
Going Deeper in Your Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
Navigating the Bible, the Mass and Catholic Teaching with Fr. Jim Bors
3 IN 1
Go and make disciples of all nations… Jesus (Matthew 28:19) What is “3 in 1?” 3 in 1 is a personal commitment to reach out to “3 people in 1 year.” Share your faith with them, invite them to Mass