A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PARISHES
We are Called to More
We are inviting all parishioners of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More to recommit to their Catholic faith through daily prayer and the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. Watch the video below to learn more and watch our communications channels in the coming weeks for ways to deepen your family’s walk with the Lord.
Our Mission
Midtown Catholic is a community of two parishes in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
We are One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, Living Mercy, Sending Apostles.
Parish Locations
Both St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas have proud histories. About a seven minute drive from one another, both parishes were founded in the early 1960s. As neighborhood parishes they both grew as the neighborhoods grew filling with young families.
As the neighborhoods change so do the parishes. Now in a new season of life, St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More, are committed to work together to continue the mission. In the summer of 2020, the parishes began a partnership of sharing a pastor, ministries, maintenance, Mass schedule, and mission. The parishes use the name “Midtown Catholic” to describe this partnership.
St. Joan of Arc
3122 S. 74th St
St. Joan of Arc Parish was founded in 1958 and has been serving the Catholic community of central Omaha ever since. Parishioners are dedicated to community outreach and host a number of parish events, including the annual Sausage Fest.
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
Saturday (vigil): 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am
Daily Mass
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 am
Holy Days and Holidays
(Check the Bulletin)
Confessions
Saturdays: 4:30-5:20 pm
St. Thomas More
4804 Grover St.
Founded in 1958, St. Thomas More is a neighborhood parish anchoring the corner of 48th and Grover with its unique, award-winning architecture resembling Noah’s Ark. The parish has a strong history and culture of Catholic education and loyal, generous parishioners.
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
10:30 AM
4:30 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday-Friday: 7:00 am
Saturday: 8:00 am
Holy Days and Holidays
(Check the Bulletin)
Confessions
30 minutes before Masses
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Midtown Catholic
Midtown Catholic is the combination of St. Thomas More and St. Joan of Arc. Our two parishes function as one community!
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord?
Sometimes the best way to grow in faith is to step away from the noise of everyday life and spend intentional time with God. Whether through prayer, reflection, fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration, or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats offer an opportunity to encounter Christ in a deeper way.
We wanted to share two upcoming retreat opportunities in our area:
🙏 Women's Morning of Inspiration and Prayer
Hosted by the St. Elena Prayer Rooms at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church on June 27. Fr. Michael Voithofer will lead participants in reflecting on their baptismal calling and praying with Christ for healing and miracles.
Register by June 22: stelenaprayerrooms.org/
✝️ Men's Retreat
Hosted at St. Gerald Catholic Church, Ralston, NE on June 27. Led by Deacon James Keating, this retreat will focus on discovering our true identity in Christ and living with greater fidelity, purpose, and courage. Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation will also be available.
Register here: stgerald.org/news-event/840-men-s-retreat-2026
May God continue to draw each of us closer to Himself. ❤️
June is dedicated to the 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬, a devotion that reminds us of Christ's immense love for each of us.
❤️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 – representing Jesus' human and divine love for all people.
🔥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗘 – symbolizing the burning intensity of His love, which never ceases.
👑 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗦 – reminding us of the suffering Jesus willingly endured for our salvation.
✝️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 – pointing to His sacrifice on Calvary and the victory of His Resurrection.
Together, these symbols tell the story of a God who loves us completely—through joy and suffering, in life and in death.
As we journey through the month of June, may we spend time reflecting on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and responding to His invitation:
"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart."
(Matthew 11:29)
While our students are enjoying summer break, there's a lot happening around our school buildings! 🔨☀️
Summer is an important time for cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements that help keep our schools safe, welcoming, and ready for another year of learning and faith formation. We are grateful for the many staff members, volunteers, contractors, and supporters who work behind the scenes to care for these spaces that serve our students, families, and parish community.
Please keep everyone involved in these projects in your prayers as we prepare to welcome our students back this fall. We can't wait to see all that God has in store for the new school year!
This week, our parish is filled with the joy and energy of 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒖𝒔!
But what does 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒖𝒔 mean?
The phrase is Latin for 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔, and was the personal motto of St. John Paul II. It expressed John Paul II's complete entrustment of his life to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary. By giving himself fully to Mary's care, St. John Paul II believed she would always lead him closer to her Son.
That same spirit is at the heart of 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒖𝒔 summer programs across the United States. Through prayer, catechesis, games, Sacraments, and fellowship, young people are invited to grow in their love for Jesus and to entrust themselves more fully to Him through Mary.
Please pray for our students, families, and 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒖𝒔 missionaries this week. May they come to know more deeply that they belong completely to Christ.
Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, one of the Church's most beloved saints.
Many know St. Anthony as the patron saint of lost things, often asking for his intercession when keys, wallets, phones, or other treasured items go missing. But St. Anthony reminds us that sometimes the most important things we lose cannot be found in a drawer or under a couch cushion.
Have you lost your peace? Your hope? Your sense of purpose? Your connection with God?
St. Anthony dedicated his life to helping people find Christ, and his prayers continue to lead people back to what matters most.
As we celebrate his feast day, let us ask for his intercession—not only for the things we have misplaced, but for anything that may be keeping us from a deeper relationship with God.
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
🔔 We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to our Bell Tower and Sound System Matching Gift Campaign!
Your generosity, along with the generosity of our matching gift donors, is a beautiful witness to the love and commitment our parish family has for St. Joan of Arc.
May God bless you abundantly for your generosity.
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!
Don't miss this amazing week-long Catholic summer camp where youth deepen their faith through prayer, games, and fun led by young adult missionaries — generally who include seminarians for the Archdiocese of Omaha!
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟔-𝟏𝟐 meet in the evening June 14-18, 6:30-8:30 PM. They are also invited to volunteer to help during the daytime sessions.
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟏-𝟓 meet 9 AM to 2:30 PM each day June 15-19.
All sessions will be held at St. Thomas More School and Church.
📋 Register now with the forms in the gathering area of each parish or by contacting Jenny Keller or Renae Vorland.