About Our Parish
See What We Have to Offer
We are a Roman Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, founded in 1954. Our address is 196 North Trooper Road, Norristown, PA 19403-2600. We are located in Montgomery County about 5 miles from Valley Forge National Historical Park. You can access driving directions and our Mass Schedule below.
If you are new to the Valley Forge/Norristown Area, please consider making Visitation your parish home. We offer a wealth of parish organizations and activities for a variety of interests.
Children's Ministries
We offer a wonderful pre-K through 8th grade parish school with a very fine Home and School Association. We also have an active Catholic Youth Organization and a High School Youth Ministry.
Call the Rectory office for information:
610-539-5572 to speak with the front desk,
or email: rectory@visitationbvm.org
Learn About the Catholic Faith
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) meets on a weekly basis. All are welcome; including long time Catholics looking for a refresher course in the faith.
Call the Religious Education office for information:
610-539-6080, Option 6 to speak with Sister Diane Marie
or email: sister.diane@visitationbvmschool.org.
Parish Clergy
Pastor Fr. Bob Gross
Fr. Francis Mulranen
Msgr. Joseph Nicolo, Pastor Emeritus, St. Helena Church (Blue Bell)
Deacon Vincent Drewicz
Deacon Patrick Mandracchia (Retired)
The clergy and the parish pastoral staff may be reached through the parish rectory at: 610-539-5572.
Parish Convent
Staffed by Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
For information, contact Sr. Diane Marie, our parish DRE, at the convent: 610-539-5558.
School Principal
Our school principal is Mr. Matthew Joram.
He can be reached at the school: 610-539-6080 or email: principal@visitationbvmschool.org.
Weekday Mass Times
Monday through Saturday – 8:15am
Weekend Mass Times
4:00pm (Vigil) in the Lower Church
7:30am (Lower Church)
9:00am & 11:00am in the Upper Church
Confession Times
Saturdays: 8:45am & 3:00 to 3:45pm
Or by appointment – Please call 610-539-5572
Adoration Times
Daily 8:00am – 8:00pm