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Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) · Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Info coverage: Medium Its website covers 3 of the 5 key areas we look for (about, beliefs, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“nourished by the Eucharist”

From the church’s website · Mission Statement (scbdh.org/about-us/mission-statement) · checked Oct 25, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

ChurchCompass note: We did not find a statement of beliefs on the pages of the church website we read.

Checked: Archdiocese parish page (archphila.org/parish/st-charles-borromeo-drexel-hill) · Oct 25, 2026 · Denomination directory
Denomination’s beliefs: vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
O.C.I.A. is listed (a pathway) and the mission speaks of being 'nourished by the Eucharist', but the pages read don't explain the Christian message. OCIA without the elements stays 2. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Elements found: 0 of 4; newcomer pathway: yes
Scripture & Teaching
3/5 · OK
An 'Adult Bible Study' is listed among parish ministries; no teaching series or statement on Scripture. source 1 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Catholic parish; the Catechism of the Catholic Church applies. source 1 · Denomination directory; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
'Parish Registration Packet and Welcome Letter', a 'Hospitality Sunday' after Masses and a community meal ministry; no accessibility details. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong
O.C.I.A., Adult Bible Study, 'Baptism Preparation Class', PREP and devotions. source 1 · Church website
Transparency
3/5 · OK
Mission statement, history and staff pages; Mass times differ between sources. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Worship style Catholic Mass (livestreamed) (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
Burmont Rd. and Dennison Ave., Drexel Hill (rectory 3422 Dennison Ave., 19026) (source · Denomination directory)
Municipality
Upper Darby Township
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) (source · Denomination directory)
Service times
  • Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30 PM (source · Denomination directory)
    Archdiocese directory; the parish ministries page also mentions a 7:30 AM Sunday Mass, so times need-check.
  • Sunday Masses 10 AM and 4 PM (source · Denomination directory)
    Archdiocese directory; the parish ministries page also mentions a 7:30 AM Sunday Mass, so times need-check.
  • Weekdays Thursday–Saturday 8:30 AM (source · Denomination directory)
    Archdiocese directory; the parish ministries page also mentions a 7:30 AM Sunday Mass, so times need-check.
  • Confession Saturdays 4:30–5:15 PM (source · Denomination directory)
    Archdiocese directory; the parish ministries page also mentions a 7:30 AM Sunday Mass, so times need-check.
Worship style
Catholic Mass (livestreamed)
Kids & youth
  • PREP (religious education) (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610-623-3800
Website
scbdh.org

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Sources and last-checked dates

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