About Sacred Heart of Jesus · Cashton, Wisconsin
Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish in the small rural community of Cashton, Wisconsin, in Monroe County. It is part of a tri-parish collaboration—together with Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in rural Cashton and St. Augustine in Norwalk—that shares one pastor, one parish office, and one Catholic school. The parish belongs to the Diocese of La Crosse (Tomah Deanery) and is currently served by Fr. Matthew Bowe, who also serves as principal of the parish school. Its mission is to be 'a Christ-centered family of faith who are devoted to live in community, according to God's holy plan, following the principles of charity, truth, and excellence.'
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew Bowe
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse (Tomah Deanery)
Why belong here
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers a tight-knit rural Catholic community centered on the Eucharist and devotion to the Sacred Heart, with daily and weekend Mass, weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays, and regular Confession times. Families can enroll their children in the parish's PreK–8 Catholic school (about 30 students, with a 2:1 student-to-faculty ratio) or the Religious Education / Atrium program, and adults can take part in the Knights of Columbus, PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women), and the Catholic Girls' Group. As part of a tri-parish family with Nativity of the BVM and St. Augustine in Norwalk, visitors find a warm, Christ-centered welcome in the heart of Wisconsin's driftless countryside.
Mass times at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 9:00 am–10:00 am, Sacred Heart
- Saturday 3:00 pm–3:45 pm, Sacred Heart
- Saturday 7:00 pm, St. Augustine (Norwalk)
- Sunday 7:15 am–7:45 am, St. Mary (Nativity of the BVM)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 9:00 am–10:00 am, Sacred Heart
- Friday 8:30 am–3:15 pm, Sacred Heart
- Friday 5:30 pm–6:30 pm, St. Augustine (Norwalk)
Welcome & Mission
Sacred Heart of Jesus in Cashton greets visitors as part of a Christ-centered family of faith dedicated to community life under God's holy plan. The parish articulates its mission as living for and serving Jesus as His disciples and friends, guided by the principles of charity, truth, and excellence. The tri-parish collaboration—Sacred Heart, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Augustine—shares one pastor, office staff, and school, making the wider Catholic community of rural Monroe County easy to navigate.
- Sacred Heart, Cashton
- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cashton
- St. Augustine, Norwalk
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Fr. Matthew Bowe, who serves as both Pastor of the tri-parish community and Principal of Sacred Heart School. He is assisted by Deacon Samuel Schmirler. Mrs. Doreen Brueggeman serves as parish secretary, with Mrs. Kay Brown also serving in a parish-secretary role, and Miss Paige Hoeft as finance secretary. Office hours for the parish are Tuesday–Wednesday 8:00 am–4:00 pm and Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (closed Monday, Friday, and weekends).
- Rev. Matthew Bowe — Pastor & Principal
- Deacon Samuel Schmirler — Deacon
- Mrs. Doreen Brueggeman — Parish Secretary
- Mrs. Kay Brown — Parish Secretary
- Miss Paige Hoeft — Finance Secretary
- Mrs. Kari Passe — Assistant Principal
- Mr. Earl Brueggeman — Custodian / Groundskeeper
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Cashton is a small, faith-filled PreK–8 community of approximately 30 students, offering Catholic liberal education with a 2:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school is described as 'a Catholic apostolate devoted under the patronage of His Sacred Heart,' and the school day is bracketed by prayer, with Christ placed at the center of every classroom. Tuition is presented as affordable, and families are deeply involved in the formation of their children.
- Grades served: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Enrollment: ~30 students
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 2:1
- Principal: Fr. Matthew Bowe
- Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kari Passe
School Faculty & Staff
The school staff combines classroom teachers, specialists, and support staff to deliver a tight-knit Catholic education.
- Mrs. Jayme Klinge — Head Teacher / 4K & 5K
- Mrs. Heidi Balk — 1st & 2nd Grade
- Ms. Kelly Santas — 3rd & 4th Grade
- Mrs. Sue Flock — Middle School STEM
- Miss Jacqueline Wilson — Middle School Humanities
- Mrs. Kari Passe — Middle School Humanities
- Mrs. Lisa Steger — Religious Education / Atrium
- Mrs. Veronica Bolton — Music Teacher
- Mrs. Sarah Leis — Art Teacher
- Mrs. Molly Brown — Computer Teacher
- Mrs. Becky Brown — Cook
- Mrs. Sharon Zimmerman — Cook
Parish Ministries & Groups
Beyond the Mass schedule, Sacred Heart nurtures community through several regular groups. The Knights of Columbus meets monthly in the Sacred Heart basement (officers at 6:00 pm, general meeting at 6:30 pm), the PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women) gathers for parish-wide meetings and the annual spring luncheon, and the Catholic Girls' Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. First Communion preparation includes a Saturday retreat each spring, and parish potlucks follow major Masses.
- Knights of Columbus — monthly meeting in Sacred Heart basement
- PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women)
- Catholic Girls' Group — 4th Sunday, Sacred Heart basement
- First Communion & Confession Retreat — annual in spring
- Sacred Heart Potluck gatherings
Religious Education (Atrium)
Children in the parish who do not attend Sacred Heart School can be formed in the faith through the parish Religious Education program, often referred to as the Atrium and led by Mrs. Lisa Steger. The program prepares students for the sacraments, particularly First Communion and First Confession, in close coordination with the school.
- Director: Mrs. Lisa Steger
- Includes preparation for First Communion and First Confession
Locations, Hours & Contact
The tri-parish operates from a shared Tri-Parish Office and School at 710 Kenyon Street, Cashton, WI 54619. Sacred Heart Church itself is at 1205 Front Street, Cashton. Partner church Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is at 26400 County Highway U (Cashton), and St. Augustine is at w109 County Highway U, Norwalk, WI 54648.
- Parish Office: (608) 654-5654
- School Office: (608) 654-7733
- Email: [email protected]
- Parish Office Hours: Tue–Wed 8:00 am–4:00 pm; Thu 10:00 am–6:00 pm (closed Mon, Fri, weekends)
- School Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:30 pm (closed weekends)