About Sacred Heart (Oberlin) · Oberlin, Kansas
Sacred Heart Parish in Oberlin, Kansas, traces its origins to 1879 or 1880 when the first Mass was celebrated by Father August Reichert. The parish was formally established in 1888, and its first resident pastor arrived in 1906. After multiple disasters — including a tornado in 1911 and a fire in 1954 — the parish rebuilt twice, culminating in a new church dedicated in 1956. Today, it serves the community with regular Masses, sacraments, and active ministries under the leadership of Pastor Fr. Mathew Chacko.
- Established
- 1888
- Patron
- Sacred Heart
- Rector
- Fr. Mathew Chacko
- Diocese
- Catholic Diocese of Salina
Why belong here
Join a parish with deep roots and resilient community spirit, where faith is lived through active ministries, regular sacraments, and a welcoming environment. The parish offers Eucharistic celebration, confession, adoration, and outreach programs rooted in Catholic tradition and local service.
Mass times at Sacred Heart (Oberlin)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 10:00 - 10:20 am
History
Founded in 1888, Sacred Heart Parish began with Masses celebrated by Father August Reichert in 1879 or 1880. The diocese assigned a priest to build a church, and land was purchased in September 1888, with construction completed by December 23. The first resident pastor was assigned in 1906, and a rectory was built in 1910. A tornado destroyed the church in 1911; parishioners rebuilt it with insurance and community funds. A fire in 1954 destroyed the church again, prompting a move to a new location. Construction began in April 1955 and the church was dedicated in October 1956. Carillon bells were installed in 1963.