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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) · Glen Mills, PA 19342

Info coverage: Low Its website covers 0 of the 5 key areas we look for. 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

“OCIA Click here to begin the journey towards becoming Catholic!”

From the church’s website · Home (staparishgm.org) · 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-thomas-the-apostle-glen-mills) · 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 Provisional
Home page: 'OCIA Click here to begin the journey towards becoming Catholic!' (a pathway). The page read doesn't explain the Christian message; OCIA without the elements stays 2. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website
Elements found: 0 of 4; newcomer pathway: yes
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak Provisional
Sunday readings listed and FORMED resources linked; no Bible study found on the home page. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK Provisional
Catholic parish; the Catechism of the Catholic Church applies. source 1 · Denomination directory; source 2 · Denomination directory
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Welcome & Community
3/5 · OK Provisional
Mass and confession times, family-friendly chapel tours and parish events; no visitor or accessibility details on the home page. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong Provisional
OCIA, PREP, weekly adoration, Legion of Mary and Salesian spirituality. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Transparency
2/5 · Weak Provisional
Home page only readable; Archdiocese listing. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Worship style Catholic Mass (Saturday vigil livestreamed) (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

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

Practical details

Address
430 Valleybrook Rd., Glen Mills 19342 (source · Denomination directory)
Municipality
Middletown Township
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) (source · Denomination directory)
Service times
  • Saturday Vigil Mass 5 PM (source · Denomination directory)
  • Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM (source · Denomination directory)
  • Weekdays Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8 AM; Thursday 9 AM (source · Denomination directory)
  • Confession Saturdays 4–4:45 PM; Mondays 6–6:45 PM (source · Denomination directory)
Worship style
Catholic Mass (Saturday vigil livestreamed)
Kids & youth
  • PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) (source · Denomination directory)
  • Parish school (source · Denomination directory)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610-459-2224
Website
staparishgm.org

What to expect on a first visit

From the church’s website. Always confirm with the church before you go.

Not listed on the church’s website

Next steps to grow or serve

Location

Map pin: Census geocoder address point.

Sources and last-checked dates

All facts on this page were checked on Oct 25, 2026 against these pages: