About St Ann · Saratoga, Wyoming
Church of St. Ann is a Roman Catholic parish in Saratoga, Wyoming, serving the Carbon County region of the south-central part of the state. It belongs to the Diocese of Cheyenne, whose primary patroness is Our Lady of the Assumption. The parish also oversees St. Joseph's Mission in Hanna, WY, extending its ministry to surrounding ranching and small-town communities including Encampment, Riverside, Ryan Park, Medicine Bow, and Elk Mountain. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday, with a Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday morning Mass, and an additional Sunday evening Mass during the summer months of June, July, and August.
- Established
- 1912
- Patron
- St. Ann
- Rector
- Rev. Bruce R. Clapham
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cheyenne
Why belong here
St. Ann offers a rare opportunity for daily Mass in rural Wyoming, with a full weekday schedule plus weekend services and a special summer evening Mass that draws both locals and visitors to the Saratoga area. As a parish serving both Saratoga and the St. Joseph Mission in Hanna, members find a tight-knit Catholic community rooted in ranching heritage while welcoming seasonal guests to this high-plains resort town. The parish provides Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays and Saturday confessions, supporting a strong devotional life for those seeking regular sacramental access in Carbon County.
Mass times at St Ann
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (St. Ann, Saratoga)
- Before or after Sunday Mass at St. Joseph in Hanna
Adoration times
- First Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (after 9:00 AM Mass)
About St. Ann Catholic Church
Church of St. Ann is a Roman Catholic parish located at 218 W. Spring Avenue in Saratoga, Wyoming, in Carbon County. It is part of the Diocese of Cheyenne and serves both Saratoga and the surrounding communities of Encampment, Riverside, and Ryan Park. The parish also has pastoral responsibility for St. Joseph's Mission in Hanna, WY, which extends Catholic ministry to Medicine Bow, Elk Mountain, and the broader area.
History of the Parish
St. Ann's Church was incorporated as a Wyoming nonprofit corporation on December 23, 1912, making it one of the longstanding Catholic institutions in southern Wyoming. It belongs to the Diocese of Cheyenne, established in 1887, which traces the broader history of Catholicism in Wyoming to July 5, 1840, when Father Pierre-Jean DeSmet celebrated the first Catholic Mass near Horse Creek at the Green River Rendezvous in present-day Sublette County. The parish has long served Saratoga, a small ranching and resort town, while its sister mission in Hanna extends its reach across Carbon County.
- Incorporated December 23, 1912
- Part of the Diocese of Cheyenne (est. 1887)
- Sister mission: St. Joseph, Hanna
Diocese of Cheyenne
St. Ann is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne, led by Most Reverend Steven R. Biegler, Bishop. The diocese was established in 1887 and encompasses the entire state of Wyoming, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Its primary patroness is Our Lady of the Assumption, celebrated on August 15. The diocese includes 36 parishes and 34 missions, along with six Catholic schools.
- Bishop: Most Reverend Steven R. Biegler
- Established 1887
- Covers all of Wyoming
- Patroness: Our Lady of the Assumption (Aug. 15)
Parish Staff
St. Ann is currently served by Rev. Bruce R. Clapham as Pastor. He is listed among the priests of the Diocese of Cheyenne and oversees both St. Ann in Saratoga and the St. Joseph Mission in Hanna.
- Rev. Bruce R. Clapham — Pastor
St. Joseph Mission in Hanna
St. Joseph's Mission is the companion mission church to St. Ann, located at 3 Heather Drive in Hanna, Wyoming 82327. It serves Catholics in Hanna, Medicine Bow, Elk Mountain, and surrounding areas. The mission offers Sunday Mass at 11:30 AM and hears confessions before or after Sunday Mass.
- Address: 3 Heather Drive, Hanna, WY 82327
- Sunday Mass: 11:30 AM
Parish Ministries
St. Ann supports a small but active parish life. Among its named ministries is a Men's Group, providing fellowship and faith formation for the men of the parish and surrounding communities.
- Men's Group
Visit and Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Ann by phone at (307) 326-5461 or by email at [email protected]. The parish mailing address is P.O. Box 667, Saratoga, WY 82331. The church is located at 218 W. Spring Avenue in Saratoga. The parish maintains a presence on Facebook under the page 'St. Ann's Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Mission.'
- Phone: (307) 326-5461
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing: P.O. Box 667, Saratoga, WY 82331
- Website: https://stannwy.org
- Facebook: St. Ann's Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Mission