Queen of the Holy Rosary Chapel

After his “retirement” on November 1, 1977 from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Pastor Emeritus John F. Roach desired to continue the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Latin Tridentine Rite, the traditional Mass of the Roman Catholic Church observed almost since the days of the Apostles. At the request of many friends who wished to retain the Latin Mass, Father Roach broke ground on May 30, 1979, for Queen of Holy Rosary Chapel at 291 Scoville Drive in Vienna. This was the culmination of his fondest dreams.

While the new chapel was being built, the congregation held services at the Four Seasons Clubhouse. The first Mass in the Chapel was said on Christmas Eve, 1979, with an overflowing attendance. A new rectory was soon built.

Father Roach continued to minister to a large congregation until his sudden death on May 6, 1987. In the interim period, the Chapel was served by visiting priests. On October, 1992, Father Paul Obenrader was permitted by the Diocese of Youngstown to say Mass on the weekends. He served the Chapel until December 16, 1993, when the Fraternity of St. Peter, dedicated to celebrating the Latin Tridentine Mass only, was permitted by Bishop James W. Malone to administer the Chapel.

Father James W. Jackson was the first Fraternity priest assigned, and served the Chapel until August, 1995, when Father Michael T. Irwin became administrator.

Visit Father John F. Roach's Find a Grave memorial.