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!
Thank you to everyone who put in their time, talent, and treasure to help refresh our buildings and grounds!
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡.
For generations, our parishes have been places where lives are transformed through the celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of the Gospel, the formation of our children, and the care of our parish family.
One of the most meaningful ways to ensure that this mission continues for future generations is by remembering St. Joan of Arc Parish or St. Thomas More Parish in your estate plans.
A planned gift, no matter the size, is a lasting expression of faith and gratitude. It helps ensure that future generations will have a place to encounter Christ, grow in their faith, and experience the love of our parish community.
If you have already included your parish in your will or estate plans, thank you for your generosity and vision. If you would like to learn more about leaving a legacy gift, we invite you to contact the parish office.
Your faith has shaped our parish. Your legacy can help shape its future.
💳 Support Midtown Catholic with Your Everyday Shopping!
Did you know you can support 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 and 𝐒𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 without spending an extra penny?
With 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏, you simply purchase gift cards at their full face value for places you already shop—like grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, home improvement stores, and more. We purchase the cards at a discount, and the participating retailer donates a percentage back to Midtown Catholic. You receive the full value of the gift card, and your parish benefits from every purchase.
It's an easy way to turn your everyday purchases into support for our parish community!
✅ Purchase SCRIP before or after weekend Masses
✅ Stop by either parish office
✅ View the available retailers and order form on our website
Thank you for supporting Midtown Catholic in such a simple and meaningful way!
As Catholics, the month of 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀, reminding us of the great price Christ paid for our salvation.
The Blood of Christ is a sign of His infinite love, poured out for the forgiveness of sins and the redemption of the world. Through His sacrifice on the Cross, we have been offered mercy, hope, and the promise of eternal life.
As we continue through this month, let us pause today to pray:
𝗢 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀, 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂!
May the Precious Blood of Jesus strengthen our faith, deepen our trust in His mercy, and draw us ever closer to His Sacred Heart.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of Fr. Jindra and his faithful ministry to our parish. During these days of vacation, surround him with Your peace. Renew his spirit, restore his strength, and grant him moments of quiet joy in Your presence.
May this time of rest refresh him in body, mind, and soul, so that he may return with renewed energy to continue serving Your people with wisdom, compassion, and love.
Keep him safe in all his travels, and bring him home to us rested, healthy, and filled with the joy of the Gospel. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.
At Midtown Catholic, 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is more than a religious education program—it's an opportunity for families to grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Throughout the year, parents and children gather to learn, pray, ask questions, and deepen their faith. Some evenings, children and adults meet separately for age-appropriate formation. Other times, the entire family comes together to experience the beauty of our Catholic Faith side by side.
We believe parents are the first and most important teachers of the faith, and 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is designed to support and encourage that sacred calling.
Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we invite you to walk this journey with us as we grow in faith, build friendships, and draw closer to Christ.
Registration is now open! Forms are available in the back of each church, and will be available on the website soon.