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
(opens in a new tab)Midtown Catholic is the combination of St. Thomas More and St. Joan of Arc. Our two parishes function as one community!
Please join our Midtown Catholic parish family in lifting up Father Pietramale in prayer. 🙏
We ask the Lord to surround him with His healing presence, grant him strength and comfort, and bless him with a speedy and complete recovery.
May Father Pietramale feel the love, prayers and support of our entire Catholic community during this time.
Lord, hear our prayer! ❤️
Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the Church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading her along the paths of the world in order to bring Jesus to everyone and everyone to Jesus. Bless the young, who were your great passion. Help them dream again, help them look up to the heavens again to find the light that illuminates the paths of life here on earth.
Amen.
We will not have our regularly scheduled Theology Thursday this week, October 22. See you next week!
Today we celebrate the Feast of the North American Martyrs, eight Jesuit missionaries who gave their lives while sharing the Gospel in North America during the 17th century.
Among them were St. Isaac Jogues, St. John de Brébeuf and their companions, who endured tremendous hardship, persecution and danger, yet remained steadfast in their faith and their mission.
In Christian art, martyrs are often depicted with a palm branch, symbolizing their victory through faith and sacrifice, and a laurel crown, representing the eternal reward of those who remain faithful to Christ. These symbols remind us that while the martyrs suffered greatly in this life, their ultimate victory was found in Christ.
Most of us will never face the challenges these Saints endured, but we are all called to be courageous witnesses to our faith through our words, actions, and love for others.
Holy North American Martyrs, pray for us and give us the courage to remain faithful to Christ!
Thank you to our sponsors, planning committee, and everyone who came out to help make the STM Parish Festival a success!
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Teresa of Ávila, a Doctor of the Church who reminds us that prayer is not simply something we do, but a relationship we nurture with God. 🙏
St. Teresa taught that prayer is spending time with the One who loves us. She understood that growing closer to Christ doesn't require perfect words or elaborate prayers. It begins with making time for Him and opening our hearts to His presence.
In the midst of busy schedules, family responsibilities and the many demands of daily life, her example encourages us to make prayer a priority.
Perhaps today is a good day to spend a few extra minutes in quiet conversation with God.
St. Teresa of Ávila, pray for us! ❤️