The Roman Catholic Community of Morristown, Hammond & Rossie


Due to the changing pastoral reality in the Diocese of Ogdensburg, and looking to future planning involving fewer priests, discussion regarding a merger of St. Peter’s parish in Hammond with St. Patrick’s Mission Church and the parish of St. John the Evangelist in Morristown began with the Parish Councils during the pastorate of Rev. Douglas Lucia (2006-2008). This merger was realized under Father Lucia’s successor, Rev. Kevin McEwan, on January 20, 2009, and the new parish of “The Roman Catholic Community of Morristown, Hammond & Rossie” was formed. Joined now are the rich history and traditions of three separate communities into one parish community that we call "Our Lady of Grace." We also have a modern Parish Hall Center (the former Parochial School) located in Morristown.

Weekly and Sunday Masses are offered in three separate worship sites (St. Peter’s in Hammond, St. Patrick’s in Rossie, and St. John the Evangelist in Morristown) with each site having its own unique expression of church. Though three, we remain members of the One Body of Christ forming One Parish as a part of the larger Church of Ogdensburg. Following is a timeline for the recent pastors of our parish of “The Catholic Community of Morristown, Hammond & Rossie” along with some histories of the churches which now form our parish:

Clergy Time Line

2009 – 2010 Rev. Kevin D. McEwan
2010 – 2012 Rev. Albert J. Hauser
2012 - Rev. James W. (Jay) Seymour

Current Pastor - Rev. Christopher Carrara