About Our Lady of Lourdes · Glendo, Wyoming
Our Lady of Lourdes is a small Roman Catholic mission church in the rural high-plains community of Glendo, Wyoming, in the Diocese of Cheyenne. It is served as a mission of St. James Parish in Douglas, sharing the same pastor and pastoral staff. The current structure dates from 1952–1953 and replaced an earlier 1903 Catholic church in Glendo originally named St. John. The mission gathers for one Sunday morning Mass each week, with summer swelling attendance when campers and fishermen come to nearby Glendo Reservoir.
- Established
- 1903 (original St. John church); current building 1952-1953
- Patron
- Our Lady of Lourdes
- Rector
- Rev. Lucas K. Simango
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cheyenne
Why belong here
Our Lady of Lourdes offers a small, close-knit Catholic community in rural eastern Wyoming where the faithful gather every Sunday morning for Mass and confession. As a mission served by St. James Parish in Douglas, it connects Glendo-area ranchers, retirees, and summer visitors to the wider Catholic life of the Diocese of Cheyenne. The mission's knotty-pine interior, attached community hall, and welcoming congregation make it a warm stop for both longtime parishioners and travelers to Glendo Reservoir.
Mass times at Our Lady of Lourdes
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 6:30 AM (before Mass)
About Our Lady of Lourdes Mission
Our Lady of Lourdes is a small Catholic mission church serving the rural community of Glendo, Wyoming. It belongs to the Diocese of Cheyenne and is cared for as a mission of St. James Parish in Douglas. The mission gathers each Sunday morning for Mass and confession, and its interior knotty-pine finish and attached community hall make it a centerpiece of Catholic life for ranchers, retirees, and summer visitors in eastern Wyoming.
History of the Glendo Catholic Community
Catholic life in Glendo began in 1903 with the establishment of a church named St. John. That original structure eventually gave way to the present Our Lady of Lourdes church, built during 1952–1953 at a cost of under $10,000. Groundbreaking was held sixty years before the bishop's pastoral visit in July 2013, when the warm knotty-pine interior and the hospitality of the local people were highlighted as the mission's defining qualities.
- 1903: original Catholic church in Glendo built, dedicated as St. John
- 1952–1953: present Our Lady of Lourdes church constructed for less than $10,000
- July 2013: 60th anniversary of groundbreaking marked during a diocesan pastoral visit
- Interior finished in knotty pine, giving the small mission a warm, inviting feel
Parish Life in Glendo
As a small rural mission, parish life at Our Lady of Lourdes centers on the single Sunday Mass, visits from the pastor of St. James in Douglas, and the social life that flows through the attached hall. The Senior Citizens group uses the hall during the week, which provides a modest financial benefit to the mission and keeps the building active even between Sundays. Summer residents and visitors to Glendo Reservoir noticeably swell the congregation.
- Single Sunday morning Mass each week
- Attached parish hall used by the Senior Citizens during the week
- Summer influx of campers and fishermen boosts attendance
- Many local parishioners are area ranchers
Sacraments and Worship
Worship at the mission is celebrated in English. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is offered each Sunday morning before Mass, and the faithful gather for one Sunday Mass at 7:00 AM. Because Our Lady of Lourdes is a mission without resident clergy, weekday Masses, baptisms, weddings, and other sacraments are typically coordinated through St. James Parish in Douglas.
- Sunday Mass: 7:00 AM, English
- Confession: Sunday 6:30 AM (before Mass)
- Other sacraments coordinated through St. James Parish, Douglas
Pastoral Care and Clergy
Our Lady of Lourdes shares its pastor with St. James Parish in Douglas and the mission of St. Louis in Glenrock. The current pastor is Rev. Lucas K. Simango, according to the Diocese of Cheyenne's official priests page. Fr. Steve Titus served as pastor of St. James, Douglas in the early 2010s and is documented in connection with the Glendo mission during a 2013 pastoral visit by then-Bishop Paul Etienne.
- Current pastor: Rev. Lucas K. Simango
- Serves three communities: St. James (Douglas), Our Lady of Lourdes (Glendo), and St. Louis (Glenrock)
- Pastoral office: St. James Parish, 311 S. 5th St., Douglas, WY 82633
- Phone (St. James office): 307-358-2338
Visiting Glendo and the Mission
Glendo is a small high-plains town in eastern Wyoming, situated near Glendo Reservoir and within reach of the Laramie Mountain Range. The town is a popular base for camping, fishing, and summer recreation, and visitors are warmly welcomed at the Sunday morning liturgy. The mission is located at 423 A Street in Glendo, and pastoral inquiries can be directed to the St. James Parish office in Douglas.
- Address: 423 A Street, Glendo, WY 82213
- Near Glendo Reservoir, a major Wyoming recreation destination
- Travelers from Douglas, Casper, and Cheyenne commonly attend
- Pastoral inquiries: 307-358-2338 (St. James, Douglas)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Steve Tituscirca 2013
Pastor of St. James, Douglas, who hosted the bishop during a pastoral visit; celebrated or hosted services connected with Our Lady of Lourdes, Glendo.
- Rev. Lucas K. Simangopresent (listed by Diocese of Cheyenne)
Current pastor of St. James, Douglas, and of the missions Our Lady of Lourdes, Glendo, and St. Louis, Glenrock.