About St. Augustine of Hippo · Norwalk, Wisconsin
St. Augustine of Hippo Parish in Norwalk, Wisconsin, is part of a multi-parish community that includes Sacred Heart and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Matthew Bowe and serves the local Catholic community through worship, education, and outreach. It operates Sacred Heart School, which enrolls students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and offers religious education, sacramental preparation, and parish ministries. The parish is active in faith formation, community service, and family events, with Masses and sacraments offered regularly at multiple locations including Sacred Heart, St. Augustine, and St. Mary.
- Patron
- St. Augustine of Hippo
- Rector
- Fr. Matthew Bowe
Why belong here
Join a Christ-centered community devoted to living in faith, charity, and excellence. Experience vibrant ministries like Catholic Girls’ Group, Crux Bible Study, and Vacation Bible School. Participate in parish life through worship, service, and family events — all rooted in Catholic tradition and supported by a dedicated staff and school.
Mass times at St. Augustine of Hippo
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Sacred Heart)
- Wednesday 6:30pm-7:15pm (St. Mary)
- Thursday 9:00am-9:45am (St. Augustine)
- Friday 8:30am-12:00pm (Sacred Heart)
- Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (St. Augustine)
- Saturday 3:00pm-3:45pm (Sacred Heart)
- Saturday 7:00pm (St. Augustine)
- Sunday 7:15am-7:45am (St. Mary)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Sacred Heart)
- Friday 8:30am-12:00pm (Sacred Heart)
- Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (St. Augustine)
Our Mission
We live for and serve Jesus as His disciples and friends. We are 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.
Ministries & Events
- Catholic Girls’ Group (4th Sunday of each month, 4:00pm, Sacred Heart basement)
- Crux Bible Study (Thursdays, July 2-23, 6:30pm, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Viroqua basement)
- Annual Family Picnic (Saturday, July 25, 11am-4pm, St. Mary Parish, Coon Valley)
- Vacation Bible School (July 25-31, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Sacred Heart Church basement)
- Back-to-School & Father’s Birthday Bash (Sunday, August 23, following 10am Mass, Sacred Heart)
- Annual Golf Outing (September 26, Viroqua Hills Golf Course)
School & Education
Sacred Heart School enrolls Pre-K through 8th grade. The school is rooted in the Catholic Liberal Arts tradition and offers a curriculum focused on Virtue, Sanctity, Charity, Truth, and Excellence. A homeschool co-op is available (inquire with Fr. Matthew), and School Choice is open to qualifying families.
Staff & Leadership
Pastor: Fr. Matthew Bowe. Deacon: Dcn. Sam Schmirler. Executive Assistant: Mrs. Kari Passe. Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Lisa Steger. Communications & Finance Secretary: Miss Paige Hoeft. Records Secretary: Mrs. Deb Schwarz. Custodian: Mr. Earl Brueggeman. Cooks: Mrs. Becky Brown, Mrs. Sharon Zimmerman.