About Nativity of Our Lord · Noel, Missouri
Nativity of Our Lord Mission Church is a small, welcoming Catholic parish in Noel, Missouri, in the southwest corner of the Ozarks. Rooted in early 20th-century home Masses and shaped by a resilient immigrant and resort-town community, the parish today serves a diverse congregation with both English and Spanish worship. It is a mission church of St. Canera Parish in Neosho, cared for by a dedicated pastor and parochial vicar. Visitors and newcomers consistently describe the parish as hospitable, approachable, and spiritually nourishing.
- Established
- 1953
- Patron
- The Nativity of Our Lord (Jesus Christ)
- Rector
- Rev. Charles ‘Chaz’ Dunn
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Why belong here
Nativity of Our Lord offers a warm, multicultural faith home in the Ozarks where English- and Spanish-speaking families can worship and grow together. Its history of rebuilding and outreach reflects a resilient, hospitable community, and as a mission church it receives pastoral care from St. Canera Parish in Neosho. Newcomers are welcomed into a parish known for friendly parishioners, accessible clergy, and a strong connection to the local Hispanic community.
Mass times at Nativity of Our Lord
Weekly Mass schedule
History
From home Masses in 1920 to a mission chapel, a 1953 church, a devastating 1969 explosion, and a 1998 expansion, Nativity of Our Lord reflects the faith and resilience of southwest Missouri Catholics.
Mass & Sacraments
The parish celebrates Sunday Mass in English at 10:30am and in Spanish at 1:00pm, with an additional Tuesday evening Mass at 6:30pm. Contact the parish office to arrange Baptism, Reconciliation, Matrimony, or other sacraments.
Community Outreach
Nativity of Our Lord has long served a growing Hispanic population, providing classroom and parish hall space for religious education and community gatherings.