SPEAK LORD
Women’s Retreat – January 15-16 (Friday evening and Saturday morning)
Enjoy fellowship, guided prayer, testimonies, and more. In addition to guest speakers and musicians, you’ll hear from many women of our own Midtown Catholic community.
Together, we’ll reflect on the tender care of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learn to recognize His voice in our daily lives.
Not a member of Midtown Catholic? No problem. Visitors are welcome too!
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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(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!
🎄 As we look ahead to the season of Advent, we invite you to begin thinking about how you might share the joy of Christmas with someone in need.
In the coming weeks, Giving Trees will be set up at both St. Thomas More and St. Joan of Arc, offering our Midtown Catholic parish family a beautiful opportunity to extend Christ's love and generosity to others in our community.
As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, we encourage you to prayerfully consider participating in this special tradition. For those facing difficult circumstances, a simple act of kindness can be a powerful reminder that they are loved, remembered and not alone.
Watch for the Giving Trees to appear at each parish soon, along with more information about how you can help.
May this Advent season inspire us to open our hearts to those who need it most. ❤️
🛍️ Did you know there's a thrift store right here in Midtown Omaha where your purchases support a great cause?
Surprise Thrift Shop, operated in connection with Nebraskans Embracing Life, offers a wonderful opportunity to find secondhand treasures while supporting pro-life organizations and their important work in our community.
Even better, 100% of the store's sales benefit pro-life organizations!
Whether you love discovering a bargain or simply want to support a local mission, consider stopping by and seeing what surprises you might find!
📍 143 S. 38th Street, Omaha
🕙 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM
Learn more: nebraskansembracinglife.org/pro-life-thrift-store-in-omaha/
Shopping with a purpose is a beautiful way to make a difference! ❤️
Today, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, we pause to remember and pray for those who have gone before us.
All Souls Day is a beautiful reminder of our Catholic belief in the communion of saints and the importance of praying for the souls in Purgatory as they are prepared for the fullness of heaven.
Today, we remember our parents, grandparents, spouses, children, friends, and fellow parishioners who have passed away. Though we miss their presence here on earth, we entrust them to the infinite mercy and love of God.
We invite you to take a moment today to pray for your departed loved ones, especially those who may have no one else to pray for them.
𝑬𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎, 𝑶 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅,
𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.
𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅,
𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒅, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆.
𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒏.
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints
The Church honors not only the Saints whose names we know, but also the countless holy men and women who have gone before us and now rejoice in the presence of God.
The saints came from every walk of life. They were parents, teachers, priests, religious, workers, and ordinary people who answered God's call to holiness in extraordinary ways.
Their lives remind us that sainthood isn't reserved for a select few. Each of us is called to holiness, right where God has placed us.
As we celebrate All Saints Day, may we be inspired by their example, strengthened by their prayers and encouraged to keep striving for heaven.
All holy men and women, pray for us!
To the women of Midtown Catholic, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭!
Join us for 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱, a special women's retreat created by our community, for our community!
Enjoy a day of fellowship, guided prayer, inspiring testimonies, guest speakers, and music. You'll also hear from women of our own Midtown Catholic parish family as we reflect on the tender care of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and learn to better recognize His voice in our daily lives.
Whether you're looking to deepen your prayer life, connect with other women, or simply spend time with the Lord, we hope you'll join us!
And you don't have to be a Midtown Catholic parishioner to attend. All women are welcome!
🎁 Register by November 15 and receive a FREE copy of Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer by Jonna Schuster!
Visit midtowncatholic.church/ to learn more and register.
Come grow in faith, friendship and community with us!
Today, we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles.
St. Jude is especially beloved as the patron saint of impossible causes and desperate situations. For centuries, the faithful have turned to his intercession when facing circumstances that seem hopeless or beyond their control.
We all have moments when the challenges before us feel overwhelming, when prayers seem unanswered, or when we struggle to see a way forward.
On this feast day, St. Jude reminds us to never lose hope in God's goodness and mercy. No situation is beyond His care, and no prayer goes unheard.
If you are carrying a seemingly impossible burden today, entrust it to the Lord through the intercession of St. Jude.
Come spend an hour with our Lord! 🙏
In the midst of busy schedules and everyday responsibilities, Jesus invites us to step away from the noise and spend time in His presence.
Consider making a weekly Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration part of your routine at either St. Thomas More or St. Joan of Arc. Just one hour each week can be a beautiful opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and find peace in His presence.
Interested in committing to a Holy Hour? Contact the Adoration Coordinator at either parish.
You are also invited to our parish-wide Holy Hour every Wednesday at 7 PM at St. Thomas More Church.
Come as you are. Jesus is waiting for you! ❤️
Please join our Midtown Catholic parish family in praying for Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from surgery.
We ask the Lord to surround our Holy Father with His healing grace, grant him strength and comfort, and bless him with a full and speedy recovery.
May the Blessed Mother watch over him and may he feel the love and prayers of Catholics around the world.
Lord, hear our prayer! ❤️