About St. Anne · Dixon, Nebraska
St. Anne Catholic Church is a mission parish in the small village of Dixon, Nebraska, in rural Wayne County. It is one of three Catholic congregations in the Family of the Immaculate Conception, a clustered 'family of parishes' that also includes St. Mary's in Laurel and St. Mary's in Wayne, all sharing one pastor and a centralized parish office. Listed by GCatholic as a mission of St. Mary, Laurel, St. Anne is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha and is served by Father Matthew Capadano and Deacon Gary French, with the local altar society and Legion of Mary keeping the Dixon church's community life active.
- Patron
- Saint Anne (mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Fr. Matthew Capadano
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Omaha (Metropolitan Archdiocese of Omaha)
Why belong here
St. Anne's offers a warm, small-town Catholic community where the Dixon congregation is personally known and cared for. Worshippers can join a weekly Sunday Mass with neighboring parishes on rotation, take part in the St. Anne's Altar Society or the Legion of Mary for spiritual works of mercy, and benefit from shared ministries across the Family of the Immaculate Conception — including youth faith formation for Laurel/Dixon, sacramental preparation, and outreach to the homebound.
Mass times at St. Anne
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 9:00–9:30 AM at St. Anne, Dixon (30 minutes prior to Mass)
- Saturday 4:30 PM at St. Mary's, Wayne (30 minutes prior to vigil Mass)
- Sunday 7:35 AM & 10:35 AM at St. Mary's, Wayne
- 30 minutes prior to all weekend Masses across the family of parishes
- Anytime by appointment — call 402-375-2000
Adoration times
- 24-hour Adoration: First Monday 5:00 PM through Tuesday 5:00 PM (returns September 14–15)
St. Anne Catholic Church — Dixon, Nebraska
St. Anne is a small mission parish serving the village of Dixon in rural Wayne County, northeastern Nebraska. Although it is a mission rather than a stand-alone parish, it retains its own identity, its own dedicated Sunday Mass, and an active local Altar Society. It is one of three Catholic congregations making up the Family of the Immaculate Conception, sharing clergy and staff with St. Mary's in Laurel and St. Mary's in Wayne under the Archdiocese of Omaha.
- Listed by GCatholic as 'Mission of St. Anne' (Church ID 36786)
- Member of the Archdiocese of Omaha's Rural Central Deanery
- Clustered with St. Mary's, Laurel and St. Mary's, Wayne
Our Clergy and Staff
St. Anne is served by the clergy and lay staff of the Family of the Immaculate Conception. The Pastor, Fr. Matthew Capadano, leads the family of parishes. Fr. Zach Tucker serves as the parochial vicar and Wayne State College chaplain. Deacon Gary French assists throughout the family. The centralized parish office in Wayne is staffed by a Program Director (Donna Kraft), Business Manager (Sarah Claussen), Receptionist (Elizabeth King), Youth Ministry Coordinator (Michaela Fehringer), Evangelization Coordinator, and Wildcat Catholic College Minister (Jared Ludwig).
- Fr. Matthew Capadano — Pastor (ext 125; [email protected])
- Fr. Zach Tucker — WSC Chaplain / Parochial Vicar (ext 101; [email protected])
- Deacon Gary French — 402-375-2736
- Sara Westerhold — Principal, St. Mary's School (ext 155)
- Michaela Fehringer — Youth Ministry Coordinator ([email protected])
- Donna Kraft — Program Director ([email protected], ext 100)
- Sarah Claussen — Business Manager ([email protected], ext 115)
- Elizabeth King — Receptionist ([email protected], ext 100)
- Jared Ludwig — Wildcat Catholic College Minister ([email protected], ext 120)
Parish Life and Ministries
Parishioners at St. Anne can plug into a number of ministries that span the Family of the Immaculate Conception. The St. Anne's Altar Society carries out spiritual works of mercy locally in Dixon; the Legion of Mary meets weekly in English (and in Spanish); and the family-wide Youth Ministry and Youth Faith Formation program serves children from Laurel, Dixon, and Wayne.
- St. Anne's Altar Society — President Emma Kne
- Legion of Mary (English) — Tuesday 6:30 PM
- Spanish Legion of Mary — Tuesday 5:00 PM
- Jóvenes y Adultos para Cristo (Spanish young adults) — Tuesday 6:00 PM
- Youth Ministry / Faith Formation — Laurel, Dixon & Wayne
- RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Wildcat Catholic (Wayne State College ministry)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word — Sunday 8:00 AM
- Communion to the Homebound
Sacraments
All seven sacraments are available through the family of parishes. Parents seeking Baptism attend pre-baptismal catechesis first; couples preparing for Marriage must observe the Archdiocese of Omaha's six-to-nine-month preparation period and meet with the priest before setting a date; Reconciliation is heard 30 minutes before every weekend Mass or by appointment; the Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated individually upon request. Holy Communion is brought to homebound parishioners on request, and Mass Intentions may be scheduled by calling 402-375-2000.
- Baptism with required pre-baptismal catechesis
- Marriage — 6 to 9 months preparation
- Reconciliation — 30 min before weekend Masses or by appointment
- RCIA
- Sacrament of the Sick — by request
- Communion to the Homebound — by request
- Mass Intentions — $10 suggested offering
School and Faith Formation
St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Wayne serves the wider family of parishes, including families from Dixon. Its mission is 'to form disciples of Jesus Christ by fostering faith, academics, service, and joy in all.' Religious Education and Youth Faith Formation classes are offered across Laurel, Dixon, and Wayne.
- St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School — 402-375-2337
- Principal: Sara Westerhold (ext 155, [email protected])
- Office Manager: Lisa Leseberg (ext 150, [email protected])
Stay Connected
Parishioners and visitors can stay in touch with the family of parishes through Facebook, Flocknote, the weekly bulletin, and the parish website. The bulletin is posted online and includes the Mass schedule, ministry assignments, and announcements.
- Facebook: facebook.com/StAnnesDixonNE
- Facebook: facebook.com/stmaryswayne (Wayne)
- Flocknote: flocknote.com (text stmaryswayne to 84576)
- Weekly bulletin (PDF) on familyofic.org