ABOUT US
St. Edward Church Pastors
1896-1908 Pastored by priests from St. Francis De Sales parish in Riverside
1909-1911 Rev. William Power
1911-1918 Rev. Thomas Corcoran
1918-1920 Rev. Clarence A. Kimmons
1920-1924 Rev. A.I. Eling
1924-1927 Rev. I. T. Montanari
1927 Rev. K. Luke Deignan
1927-1930 Rev. Michael Santacana
1930-1934 Rev. Juan Montana
1934-1937 Rev. James P. O’Shea
1937-1943 Rev. Michael Byrne
1943-1975 Msgr. Matthew Thompson
1975-1981 Rev. Patricio Guillen
1981-1985 Rev. Ivan Fitzwilliam
1985 Rev. Gerard McGuiness
1985-1993 Rev. Robert Buchanan
1994 Sr. Marie O’Connor, OSF ( Admin.)
1994-2002 Msgr. Peter Lugue
2003 Rev. George Gonzalez
2004-2014 Rev. Jose Varela, CORC
2014-2017 Rev. Francisco Alanis, CORC
2017-Present Rev. Hector Leopoldo Magallon Moreno,CORC
OUR HISTORY
Although priests from Riverside came to Corona as early as 1887 to celebrate mass at a "preaching station," (private home), it was almost 20 years before the parish was established as a mission parish in 1896.
Fr. J.M. McCarthy built the first church, named after St. John the Baptist and dedicated in 1898 by Bishop Montgomery of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Established as a parish in 1908, it received its first resident pastor, Fr. William Power, the following year.
Fr. Clarence Kimmons replaced the original building with a "stone" church twenty years later. At its dedication in 1919, the name was changed to St. Edward, the Confessor.
OUR MISSION
We the people of St. Edward Catholic Church believe that we are called to impact family, neighborhood and society with the Gospel. Respecting our Diversity and guided by the Holy Spirit to continue the mission of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we commit to using our gifts and talents to spread the Good News.
OUR HISTORY
Although priests from Riverside came to Corona as early as 1887 to celebrate mass at a "preaching station," (private home), it was almost 20 years before the parish was established as a mission parish in 1896.
Fr. J.M. McCarthy built the first church, named after St. John the Baptist and dedicated in 1898 by Bishop Montgomery of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Established as a parish in 1908, it received its first resident pastor, Fr. William Power, the following year.
Fr. Clarence Kimmons replaced the original building with a "stone" church twenty years later. At its dedication in 1919, the name was changed to St. Edward, the Confessor.
The Sisters of St. Francis arrived in 1947 to oversee the building and operation of the convent and school. Additional units were added in 1948 and 1950. In 1962 the junior high building was constructed.
The present church and rectory were dedicated in 1951 during Msgr. Matthew J. Thompson's 32-year term as pastor. In 1980 the interior of the church was remodeled, the work being done mainly by parishioners. By 1988 more than 1800 families formed the parish.
As the population increased, St. Mel (1959), St. Matthew (1973), St. Mary Magdalene (1989) and Corpus Christi (1994) drew life from St. Edward's faithful. Known for its efforts at serving the needy in the community via a thrift store, homeless shelter, and the like, today St. Edward Parish is home to more than 5,500 families and provides nine weekend liturgies in either English or Spanish.
OUR MISSION
We the people of St. Edward Catholic Church believe that we are called to impact family, neighborhood and society with the Gospel. Respecting our Diversity and guided by the Holy Spirit to continue the mission of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we commit to using our gifts and talents to spread the Good News.
Known for its efforts at serving the needy in the community via a Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Emergency Aid Ministry and the like, today St. Edward Parish is home to more than 5,500 families and provides nine weekend liturgies in either English or Spanish.
St. Edward Novena
A novena prayer is a prayer that is prayed for nine consecutive days. This prayer asks for special intercession from our parish saint. The general intention of this daily prayer is for the life and health of our parish. The specific intention is for whatever petitions(s) you would like to offer.
St. Edward is patron to some specific causes, and they will be included in the novena. Each day, pray the opening prayers, then choose the first through ninth day’s particular prayer and pray them. Finally, pray the closing prayer.
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