About Holy Family · Alma, Kansas
Holy Family Parish is a historic Catholic community in Alma, Kansas, nestled in the Flint Hills and the Native Stone Scenic Drive. Founded in 1860, it has served generations of parishioners in Wabaunsee County and is currently served from St. Bernard Parish in Wamego under the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The parish celebrates Sunday Mass in English and offers confession before Mass, providing a quiet, faithful home in a small-town setting.
- Established
- 1860
- Patron
- Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- Rector
- Fr. Ratna Swamy Nannam, MSFS
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Why belong here
A small-town, historic Flint Hills parish where you can experience the sacraments, rooted prayer, and close-knit Catholic community in one of Kansas's iconic native-stone towns.
Mass times at Holy Family
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM and by appointment
History
Holy Family Parish was founded in 1860 and built its first church in 1874. It has been a fixture of Alma, Kansas, as the town developed around native limestone architecture and Flint Hills ranching heritage.
Worship
The parish celebrates Sunday Mass in English and offers scheduled confession before Mass.
- Sunday Mass at 8:15 AM
- Confession Sunday 7:15-7:45 AM and by appointment
Clergy & Leadership
Holy Family is served by a parochial administrator from the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, with pastoral support from St. Bernard Parish in Wamego.
- Fr. Ratna Swamy Nannam, MSFS — Parochial Administrator