About Saints Peter and Paul · Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish is a welcoming Roman Catholic community located at 4767 E Dunn Road in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on the scenic Door County peninsula. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Green Bay and serves both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking Catholics, celebrating Mass in English on Sunday mornings and in Spanish on Sunday afternoons. A small but vibrant rural parish, Ss. Peter & Paul is linked in mission and ministry with neighboring St. Joseph Parish in Sturgeon Bay under a shared pastor, with faith formation, youth ministry, and Hispanic outreach coordinated across the cluster. Weekly Masses are offered Sundays at 8:00 am (English) and 1:00 pm (Spanish), with Thursday morning Mass preceded by the Rosary, and monthly Adoration and Reconciliation on the third Thursday.
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew Rappl
- Diocese
- Diocese of Green Bay
Why belong here
Ss. Peter & Paul is a close-knit Catholic family on the Door County peninsula that lives its mission to 'Teach the values of the Christian Life, Offer the Sacraments, Provide a place of worship, Serve the needs of the community, and Live the Catholic faith of our heritage.' Parishioners can worship in both English and Spanish, gather for the Rosary each Thursday morning, grow through faith formation for children and adults, and serve through ministries such as St. Vincent de Paul, the choir, liturgical roles, food pantry volunteering, and the annual parish bazaar.
Mass times at Saints Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 3rd Thursday of the month: Adoration and Confession after the 8:30 am Mass
Adoration times
- 3rd Thursday of the month: Adoration after the 8:30 am Mass (with Confession)
Welcome and Parish Identity
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Parish describes itself as 'a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.' Their parish Statement of Faith commits the community to teaching the values of the Christian life, offering the Sacraments, providing a place of worship, serving the needs of the community, and living and passing on the Catholic faith within their families and among all who believe.
- Parish Statement of Faith (Teach, Offer, Provide, Serve, Live, Pass on)
- Bilingual worship in English and Spanish
- Located in the Diocese of Green Bay on the Door County peninsula
Staff and Pastoral Team
The parish is served by a shared pastoral team with neighboring St. Joseph and Corpus Christi parishes. Fr. Matthew Rappl serves as Pastor and maintains office hours at Ss. Peter & Paul on Thursday mornings. Two deacons, Edward Winter and Mark Bortle, assist with home visits and parish ministry.
- Pastor: Rev. Matthew Rappl
- Deacon: Edward Winter
- Deacon: Mark Bortle
- Parish Secretary: Carrie Kostreva ([email protected], ext. 102)
- Bookkeeper: Renee Seifert ([email protected], ext. 103)
- Hispanic Ministry: Sister Letty ([email protected], 920-889-6421)
- Youth Ministry Coordinator: Sarah Gavin ([email protected])
- Faith Formation (Grades 1–5 & Adult): Laura Hoffman ([email protected])
- Maintenance & Grounds: Mike Kostreva
- Cemetery: Mike Kostreva
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith formation is described by the parish as 'a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us.' The parish offers programming for children (grades 1–5), youth (grades 6–12), and adults, including RCIA. Hispanic Faith Formation is offered on Sundays from 12:30 pm–1:00 pm before the Spanish Mass.
- Religious Education for Grades 1–5 (Laura Hoffman)
- Youth Ministry for Grades 6–12 (Sarah Gavin)
- Adult Faith Formation
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Hispanic Faith Formation (Sunday 12:30 pm–1:00 pm, Sister Letty)
Music Ministry
The parish choir supports the 8:00 am Sunday Mass, rehearsing every other Monday evening at 7:00 pm. Practices usually conclude with a treat and fellowship, and new members are encouraged to attend.
- Choir Rehearsal: Monday (every other week) at 7:00 pm
- Choir leads the Sunday 8:00 am English Mass
- All are welcome and encouraged to attend
Parish Ministries and Outreach
The parish invites parishioners to share their gifts through liturgical, social justice, and community ministries. Liturgical roles include choir, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Outreach ministries include the St. Vincent de Paul Society, visiting the homebound, food pantry volunteering, men's and women's groups, youth ministry, and the annual parish bazaar.
- Liturgical ministries: Choir, Lector, Altar Server, EMHC
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Homebound visitation
- Food pantry volunteering
- Men's and Women's groups
- Youth Ministry
- Annual Parish Bazaar
Parish Office and Contact
The parish office is open Monday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Parishioners can contact the office by phone at 920-743-4842 or by email at [email protected].
- Address: 4767 E Dunn Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
- Phone: 920-743-4842
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon 8 am–2 pm; Wed & Thu 9 am–1 pm
Bulletin and Cluster Parishes
Ss. Peter & Paul shares a weekly bulletin with neighboring St. Joseph Parish (110 N. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay) and collaborates with Corpus Christi Parish on youth ministry and faith formation. The cluster mission statement reads: 'Love God, Love Neighbor as Self, Go Make Disciples.'
- Shared bulletin with St. Joseph Parish
- Cluster partnership with Corpus Christi Parish
- Joint Youth Ministry (Sarah Gavin)
- Joint Faith Formation (Laura Hoffman)