About St. Catherine of Siena · Houston, Texas
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, was established in 1975 to serve the growing west Houston community. Founded by Bishop John Morkovsky with Fr. Cliff Natho as the first pastor, the parish has evolved into a vibrant community offering multiple Masses, active ministries, and sacramental programs. The parish is named after St. Catherine of Siena, a 14th-century mystic and doctor of the Church, whose feast day is April 29. The current pastor is Fr. Niall, who is temporarily away on vacation but returns for the weekend of July 25–26. The parish welcomes visitors and encourages parishioner registration and Safe Environment certification for participation in ministries.
- Established
- 1975
- Patron
- St. Catherine of Siena
- Rector
- Fr. Niall
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers active ministries like Altar Servers, Ushers, and Homebound Ministry, as well as sacramental programs including First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Baptism, Marriage, and more. The parish encourages fellowship through groups like Men’s Group, Women’s Group, and Young Mothers Ministry, and provides opportunities for service, spiritual growth, and connection with fellow parishioners.
Mass times at St. Catherine of Siena
Weekly Mass schedule
Our History
On May 14, 1975, Bishop John Morkovsky issued a formal Declaration establishing the parish of St. Catherine of Siena to help provide for the corporal and spiritual welfare of the growing west Houston community with Fr. Cliff Natho being assigned as the founding pastor. Until the completion of construction (3 years later), Sunday Masses were held.
Our Patron
St Catherine of Siena (1347 – 1380) Born in 1347, St. Catherine of Siena was the twenty-third child born to Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa. Recognized as a lovely and highly intelligent youth, she was filled with a joyous spirit from an early age. However, no one expected this lovely young girl to become one of the great mystical doctors of the Church.
Ministries
To join any Group below, you must be a registered parishioner and Safe Environment Certified. More information to become a registered parishioner, speak to Fr. Niall after Mass any Sunday.
- Altar Linen Care
- Altar Servers
- Church Art & Environment
- Readers
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Ushers
- Saturday Social Ministry
- Offering Counters
- Music
- Men's Group
- Women's Group
- Homebound Ministry
- Young Mothers Ministry
- Gardening Group
Sacraments
Sacramental Records: Please allow 1 business week to process your request. Records may be retrieved in person by the individual requesting the record with a government-issued ID. Due to confidentiality, we are unable to send records electronically to individuals. A digital record can be forwarded to the Pastor of the church that is requesting the document. Please provide the Pastor's name, Church and pastor's church email address.
- First Penance and First Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Baptism
- Marriage
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Cliff Natho1975-1978
Founding pastor; construction completed 3 years after founding.