About Our Lady of the Greenwood · Greenwood, Indiana
Our Lady of the Greenwood is a Roman Catholic parish in Greenwood, Indiana, serving more than 2,400 families in Johnson County in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The parish grew from a 1949 mission of St. John the Evangelist in Indianapolis into a thriving faith community with a school (K-8), a 1,000-seat church dedicated in 1998, and ministries in both English and Spanish. Its bilingual mission statement calls the parish family to 'bring Christ more fully' to Greenwood and the wider community, and that mission is lived out through daily Mass in English and Latin, a Sunday Mass in Spanish, perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, a food pantry, religious education, and a school serving grades K-8.
- Established
- 1949
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Greenwood (titled Our Lady of the Greenwood, Queen of the Holy Rosary at dedication)
- Rector
- Father Todd Goodson
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Why belong here
Our Lady of the Greenwood welcomes both English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics with a robust schedule of Masses (including a Tuesday Latin Mass in the chapel and a Sunday Mass in Spanish), daily confessions, and essentially continuous Eucharistic Adoration running Monday morning through Saturday midnight. The parish combines a K-8 school staffed with a Religious Education program directed by Sister Louitta Mary, a Youth & Family Ministry, a Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator, and a Food Pantry that assists local families in need — giving newcomers real ways to grow in faith, serve neighbors, and raise children in the Catholic tradition.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Greenwood
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am, 4:00pm
- Monday: 8:00am
- Tuesday: 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am and 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am and 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am and 5:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am and 4:00pm
Adoration times
- Monday 8:00am through Saturday 12:00am (essentially continuous, with periodic Nocturnal Adoration evenings)
Parish History
Our Lady of the Greenwood began in 1949 as a mission of St. John the Evangelist parish in Indianapolis. Within six years it had grown to 160 families and was officially erected as a parish with Father Richard Mueller as its first pastor. The accompanying timeline highlights the construction of the school and convent, the addition of Madonna Hall (1976), the school addition (1987), the dedication of the present 1,000-seat church (1998), and more recent projects including the Family Life Center, renovated convent for the Franciscan Sisters, new rectory (2013) and new parking lot (2018). The parish's story is told in both English and Spanish on the parish website.
- 1949 — Mission established with 40 families
- 1950 — Church dedicated as Our Lady of the Greenwood, Queen of the Holy Rosary
- 1955 — Becomes an official parish; Fr. Richard Mueller first pastor; school opens with 167 students
- 1976 — Madonna Hall built
- 1987 — School addition completed
- 1998 — New 1,000-seat church dedicated
- 2010 — Old convent renovated for the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- 2013 — New rectory built
- 2018 — New parking lot completed
Our Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Father Todd Goodson with the support of Associate Pastor Father Jose Neri, retired priest in residence Father Mauro Rodas (who has served the parish since 2003), Deacons Thomas Day and Nate Schallert, and Sister Louitta Mary as Director of Religious Education. Lay staff include a Business Manager, Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Communication Coordinator, Director of Youth & Family Ministries, Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator, Facilities Manager, and School Principal Kent Clady.
- Fr. Todd Goodson — Pastor (appointed 2019, second term 2025)
- Fr. Jose Neri — Associate Pastor
- Fr. Mauro Rodas — Sacramental Assistance (Retired)
- Dcn. Thomas Day — Deacon
- Dcn. Nate Schallert — Deacon
- Sister Louitta Mary — Director of Religious Education
- Marci Hackert — Director of Youth & Family Ministries
- Jeff Havens — Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator
- Kent Clady — School Principal
- Fran Reiley — Business Manager
Our Lady of the Greenwood School
The parish has operated its own K-8 Catholic school since 1955, staffed that first year by the Sisters of Providence with 167 students. The school has grown over the decades, with major additions in 1959 and 1987, and is now led by Principal Kent Clady. The School Commission, which meets on the first Wednesday of most months, supports the pastor and principal on policy, finances, communication and planning, and includes seven elected parishioners as well as representatives of the PTO, Finance Council and SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Greenwood.
- K-8 Catholic elementary school on the parish campus
- Principal: Kent Clady — (317) 881-1300
- Sisters of Providence staffed the school at its 1955 founding
- School Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month (no meetings in December, June or July)
- Includes a representative from SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Greenwood
Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Faith formation for parish children is directed by Sister Louitta Mary, who serves as Director of Religious Education, and Marci Hackert, Director of Youth & Family Ministries. The parish also offers a Baptismal Preparation Class for parents preparing to have their children baptized.
- Director of Religious Education: Sister Louitta Mary
- Director of Youth & Family Ministries: Marci Hackert
- Baptismal Preparation Class offered for parents
- Forms and registration available through the parish office
Hispanic Ministry / Ministerio Hispano
Our Lady of the Greenwood is an officially bilingual parish. Every Sunday at 12:30pm a Mass in Spanish is celebrated, and the parish publishes its mission statement, parish history, and 'Pastors of OLG / Pastores de OLG' page in both English and Spanish. The parish's mission statement in Spanish reads: 'Así como la Virgen trajo a Jesucristo al mundo, nosotros llevamos a Cristo más plenamente a nuestra familia parroquial y a la comunidad en general.'
- Misa dominical en Español: domingo 12:30pm
- Pastoral y ministerios publicados en inglés y español
- Misión: 'Así como la Virgen trajo a Jesucristo al mundo, nosotros llevamos a Cristo más plenamente a nuestra familia parroquial y a la comunidad en general.'
Music & Liturgy
Liturgical music is coordinated by Jeff Havens, the parish's Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator. With daily Masses in both English and Latin, four Sunday English Masses, a Sunday Mass in Spanish, and essentially perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, the parish has a sustained need for cantors, choirs and instrumentalists.
- Music Director & Liturgy Coordinator: Jeff Havens
- Tuesday 7:30am Mass celebrated in Latin in the chapel
- Sunday schedule requires music at four English Masses plus one Spanish Mass
Outreach: Food Pantry & Assistance
Among its parish ministries, Our Lady of the Greenwood operates a Food Pantry and Assistance program to help local families in need. The program is featured prominently on the parish home page alongside Mass times, confession and online giving.
- Food Pantry & Assistance listed as a featured ministry on the parish website
- Contact the parish office at (317) 888-2861 to volunteer or request assistance
Contact, Location & Visiting
Our Lady of the Greenwood is located at 335 South Meridian Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. The parish office can be reached at (317) 888-2861 or [email protected], and is open Monday through Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday 8:30am–2:00pm. A new parking lot was finished in 2018 to accommodate weekend Mass attendance, and an online giving option is available for visitors and parishioners.
- Address: 335 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Phone: (317) 888-2861
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30am–5:00pm; Fri 8:30am–2:00pm
- New parking lot completed in 2018
- Online Giving available through the parish website
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Richard Mueller1955–1973
First pastor when the mission became an official parish in 1955.
- Fr. Paul Schoettelkotte1973–1978
Co-pastor with Fr. Edwin Soergel.
- Fr. Edwin Soergel1973–1980
Co-pastor with Fr. Paul Schoettelkotte; later sole pastor 1978–1980.
- Fr. Joseph Riedman1980–1993
Oversaw Madonna Hall (1976, completed under his tenure) and a major school addition in 1987.
- Msgr. Harold Knueven1993–2003
Led building of the new 1,000-seat church dedicated in 1998.
- Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf2003–2019
Built the Family Life Center, redecorated Madonna Hall, converted the old convent for the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (2010), built the new rectory (2013) and new parking lot (2018).
- Fr. Todd Goodson2019–present
Currently pastor; previously served at St. Bartholomew (Columbus), St. Ambrose (Seymour), and St. Monica (Indianapolis), and as dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery.