Saints Peter and Paul Church
Cumberland, Maryland

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

July 11 & 12, 1998

Mission Statement

“SS. Peter & Paul Church was founded in 1848 by St John Neumann to serve the German-speaking people of Cumberland, Maryland. The Redemptorists, Carmelites, Ursulines, and Capuchins have served as the spiritual leaders of the parish. As a Catholic community of Christians, we strive to live the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ by:

Promoting full and joyful liturgical and sacramental participation; promoting fidelity to the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Church and the Holy Father; promoting religious education and formation for all in the parish; and extending faith, acceptance and comfort to all who come to our church home – in the spirit of St Peter;

Evangelizing ourselves, our families, our parish and local communities and our world by inviting our members to use their God-given talents to proclaim the Gospel to inactive Catholics, other denominations, and the unchurched and receiving all peoples with hospitality and understanding – in the spirit of St Paul;

Encouraging a simple, joyful service to the poor, the sick, the oppressed and those with any need; promoting the sanctity of life and of all creation; seeking peace and social justice in cooperation with individuals and religious and civic organizations; developing the material, financial and human resources of the parish and managing them as faithful stewards; and promoting the unity and harmony of all peoples – in the spirit of St Francis.”