About St. Charles Borromeo · Gretna, Nebraska
St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Gretna, Nebraska, was established in 2005 as the newest parish in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Founded by Archbishop Elden Curtiss with Fr. Norman Hunke as the first pastor, it began in a school gymnasium before moving to its current facility in 2010. The parish now serves over 750 households and is dedicated to fostering a welcoming Catholic community where parishioners encounter Jesus Christ and are formed to live as His disciples. Its patron, St. Charles Borromeo, inspires the parish’s commitment to reform, service, and faithfulness to Church teachings.
- Established
- 2005
- Patron
- St. Charles Borromeo
- Rector
- Rev. Jeffery S. Loseke
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Omaha
Why belong here
Join a growing Catholic community dedicated to forming disciples of Christ through faith formation, sacramental preparation, and active ministries. The parish offers programs for children, youth, and adults, and emphasizes service, evangelization, and stewardship. With a focus on the teachings of St. Charles Borromeo, members are invited to live out the Church’s mission through prayer, worship, and outreach.
Mass times at St. Charles Borromeo
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday - Friday: 12:30 pm (after noon Mass)
- Thursday: 5:30-6:30 pm
About Us
St. Charles Borromeo Parish was erected in 2005 by Archbishop Elden Curtiss. Fr. Norman Hunke was appointed the founding pastor of a community of approximately 75 families. Mass was first celebrated in the gymnasium of Gretchen Reeder school until the present facility was built in 2010. The current structure consists of a temporary worship space, a gymnasium, kitchen, and parish offices. As the newest parish in the diocese we have grown to a membership of 750+ households and are continuously working on developing our pastoral and strategic plans for the future.
Our Patron
Our patron, St. Charles Borromeo, was an outstanding figure of the Catholic Reformation of the 16th century. He was instrumental in correcting the errors of Protestantism, establishing seminaries for the proper formation of Priests, and bringing authentic and faithful reform to the Church. Additionally, he was well known for his humility and service to the sick and dying. Our parish, being dedicated in his name to almighty God, strives to make visible this same commitment to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
Sacraments
The Sacraments, instituted by Christ the Lord and entrusted to the Church, are actions of both Christ and the Church. They are the signs and means by which the faith is expressed and strengthened, worship is rendered to God, and the sanctification of humankind is effected. Therefore, both the sacred ministers and the rest of the Christian faithful must employ the greatest reverence and necessary diligence in their celebration (Code of Canon Law, can. 840).
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- First Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Matrimony
- Holy Orders
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Norman Hunke2005
Founding pastor of a community of approximately 75 families.