About Oratory of Our Lady of Providence [Jennings County Catholic] · Brownstown, Indiana
The Oratory of Our Lady of Providence is part of the Catholic Churches of Jennings County, serving the community of Brownstown, Indiana. It is a parish that offers a range of ministries including youth programs, religious education, and adult faith formation through OCIA. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Chris Craig and includes a dedicated staff including a deacon, secretary, music director, and business manager. Masses are celebrated at three different churches — St. Ann’s, St. Joseph’s, and St. Mary’s — with varying schedules. The parish emphasizes community, sacramental life, and spiritual growth through prayer, worship, and service.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Providence
- Rector
- Fr. Chris Craig
- Diocese
- Jennings County Catholic
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers meaningful youth ministry, faith formation for adults and children, and opportunities to serve through ministries like OCIA, religious education, and perpetual adoration. The community supports spiritual growth through prayer, sacraments, and active participation in parish life.
Mass times at Oratory of Our Lady of Providence [Jennings County Catholic]
Weekly Mass schedule
Faith Formation
The parish offers OCIA for adults seeking to learn about the Catholic faith and discern their vocation. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings beginning in September and continue through Easter. Each class explores a different topic with a lecture/discussion led by an OCIA team member. Participants are accompanied by a Catholic sponsor. Religious Education for K-8 students meets every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall. All youth (K-12) are required to participate. The High School Youth Ministry, 'To the Heights!', invites students in grades 8–12 to deepen their faith through discussions, service, retreats, and social events.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including OCIA, Youth Ministry, Religious Education, Perpetual Adoration, and Sick/Shut-Ins Ministry. Funerals are conducted with a sacramental and liturgical focus, emphasizing hope and the promise of eternal life. The parish also provides resources for pre-planning funerals to ease the burden on families.
Sacraments & Services
Masses are celebrated at three churches: St. Ann’s (Sunday 8:00 am), St. Joseph’s (Wednesday 6:00 pm, Saturday 6:00 pm), and St. Mary’s (Sunday 10:00 am, Tuesday 8:30 am, Thursday 12:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am, Saturday 4:00 pm). The parish offers Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, where the Eucharist is exposed in a monstrance for continuous prayer and worship. The parish also provides resources for the sick and shut-ins, and conducts funerals with a sacramental focus.