About Queen of the Apostles · Tomah, Wisconsin
Queen of the Apostles is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of La Crosse serving the Catholic community of Tomah and Warrens, Wisconsin. Formed in 2015 by merging St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish in Tomah and St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Warrens, the parish is one family with two worship sites: St. Mary Church at 303 W Monroe Street in Tomah and St. Andrew Church at 203 May Street in Warrens. The parish describes itself with the motto 'Loving Christ, Loving Others' and livestreams its Sunday Mass at 8:00 a.m. each week. Beyond worship, Queen of the Apostles runs a parish school and religious education program, offers Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the week, and serves its members through a parish cemetery.
- Established
- 2015
- Patron
- Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles (parish name); the two worship sites retain their original patrons: St. Mary Immaculate Conception (Tomah) and St. Andrew the Apostle (Warrens).
- Rector
- Father Ethan Hokamp
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
Why belong here
Queen of the Apostles is a two-site Roman Catholic parish that takes its motto 'Loving Christ, Loving Others' seriously: weekend Mass is offered at both St. Mary in Tomah and St. Andrew in Warrens, the Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass is livestreamed for the homebound, Eucharistic Adoration is offered weekly on Tuesdays and on First Fridays, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Tuesday, Thursday, and First Saturday. A parish school and Religious Education program (led by Director of Religious Education Jon Burbach) form children in the faith, while St. Mary's Cemetery extends the parish's care to the larger Catholic community. Whether you live in Tomah, Warrens, or the surrounding Monroe County area, this is a place to encounter Christ in the sacraments, in fellowship, and in service.
Mass times at Queen of the Apostles
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
- Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- First Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament)
- First Fridays of the Month: 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Parish Identity & Mission
Queen of the Apostles is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of La Crosse, formed in 2015 by the merger of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish in Tomah and St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Warrens. The parish serves the Roman Catholic community of Tomah-Warrens and the surrounding area under the motto 'Loving Christ, Loving Others.' Its stated mission is to deepen personal friendship with Jesus, be enriched by the sacraments, seek and assist those in need, teach the faith, and warmly welcome all to the family of God.
- Diocese: Diocese of La Crosse (Deanery: Tomah)
- Established: 2015
- Motto: 'Loving Christ, Loving Others'
- Mailing address: 303 W Monroe St, Tomah, WI 54660-1978
- Parish phone: (608) 372-4516
History of the Parish
The parish is the product of a 2015 merger of two long-standing Catholic communities in Monroe County. Its Tomah worship site, St. Mary Immaculate Conception, was originally part of the Green Bay Diocese and was transferred to the Diocese of La Crosse on January 7, 1946. Its Warrens worship site, St. Andrew the Apostle, was built in 1897 in the Town of Millston and relocated to its current Warrens site in 1940. Both churches retain their original names within the merged parish family.
- 2015: St. Mary Immaculate Conception (Tomah) and St. Andrew the Apostle (Warrens) merged to form Queen of the Apostles.
- 1946: Tomah parish transferred from Green Bay Diocese to Diocese of La Crosse.
- 1897: St. Andrew Catholic Church built in the Town of Millston.
- 1940: St. Andrew Church relocated to its present Warrens site at 203 May Street.
Worship Sites
Queen of the Apostles worships at two distinct sites, one in Tomah and one in Warrens. Each site retains its original patron name and a dedicated schedule of Masses and devotions.
- St. Mary Catholic Church — 303 W Monroe St, Tomah, WI 54660 (main worship site; Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; weekday Mass Tuesday 5:30 p.m., Wednesday–Friday 8:30 a.m.).
- St. Andrew Catholic Church — 203 May St, Warrens, WI 54666 (Saturday Vigil 6:00 p.m.).
Parish Staff
The parish is led by Father Ethan Hokamp as pastor, supported by two deacons (Deacon Robert Riedl and Deacon Jonathan P. Burbach) and a small parish-office staff of business manager and secretary. After-hours sacramental emergencies are routed to a separate emergency line.
- Rev. Ethan Hokamp — Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. Mr. Robert Riedl — Deacon ([email protected])
- Deacon Jonathan P. Burbach — also Director of Religious Education
- Cindy Bailey — Business Manager ([email protected])
- Katie Pierce — Parish Secretary, ext. 5 ([email protected])
- Emergency (after hours) — 608-372-9550
Religious Education & Youth Formation
The Religious Education program, directed by Jon Burbach (also a deacon), helps young parishioners grow in relationship with Jesus and know the Catholic faith so they can share it with others. The parish draws on 1 Peter 3:15 — 'Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope' — as a guiding principle for catechesis, small-group mentoring, and the formation of disciples.
- Director of Religious Education: Jon Burbach — [email protected], 608-372-4516 x3.
- RE Handbook 2025–26 and RE Calendar published on the parish website.
- Safe Environment training required for catechists and ministry volunteers.
- Online registration available for the 2025–26 RE year.
Sacraments
The parish prepares parishioners for and celebrates the seven Catholic sacraments. Baptism preparation classes are required for parents; in an emergency the sacrament may be administered by anyone. Other sacraments (Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick) are arranged through the parish office.
- Baptism: parent preparation classes required; contact DRE at 608-372-4516 x3.
- Eucharist: celebrated at both worship sites (see Mass schedule).
- Reconciliation (Confession): Tuesday, Thursday, and First Saturday.
- Marriage and other sacraments: arranged through the parish office, (608) 372-4516.
Parish School & Facilities
The parish operates a Catholic school housed in the same building complex as the parish office. Visitors to the parish office enter through the main school doors by the flag pole.
- Queen of the Apostles Parish School — Catholic elementary education on parish grounds.
- Parish office: located within the QA School building; enter via main school doors by the flag pole.
- Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Mary's Cemetery is part of the parish's ministry to the broader Catholic community of Tomah-Warrens and is listed among the parish's family-of-services on the parish website.
- Cemetery stewardship included in the parish's mission outreach.
Safe Environment & Outreach
The parish participates in the diocese's Safe Environment program and promotes 'Clean Heart Online' — a continuation of Safe Haven Sunday that provides Catholics with resources and education for the appropriate use of technology and a culture of digital dignity.
- Safe Environment training for all parish staff and volunteers who work with minors.
- Clean Heart Online — digital dignity and online-safety resources.
Livestream Mass
Each week the parish livestreams its Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass from St. Mary in Tomah so that homebound parishioners and those unable to attend in person can participate in the celebration of the Eucharist.
- Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass livestreamed from St. Mary, Tomah.
- Stream accessible via the parish website (queenoftheapostlestomah.com).
Visit, Contact & Get Involved
Parishioners and visitors are warmly welcomed. The parish office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the staff is happy to help with any matter. The parish website also provides online parish registration.
- Parish office: 303 W Monroe St, Tomah, WI 54660 — enter through QA School main doors by the flag pole.
- Phone: (608) 372-4516.
- After-hours priest emergency: 608-372-9550.
- Online registration available at queenoftheapostlestomah.com.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. (first pastor of the merged parish, appointed by Bishop William Callahan in 2015)2015–
Bishop Callahan of the Diocese of La Crosse appointed the first pastor upon the July 1, 2015 merger of St. Mary Immaculate Conception and St. Andrew the Apostle parishes.
- Rev. Ethan Hokamp
Current pastor; listed by the Diocese of La Crosse and on the parish website (http://www.queenoftheapostlestomah.com/staff).