About St. Christopher · Pontotoc, Mississippi
St. Christopher Catholic Church serves the Catholic community of Pontotoc County from its location at 431 Pineridge Drive in Pontotoc, Mississippi. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, reflecting a diverse, welcoming congregation. Under the pastoral care of the Diocese of Jackson, St. Christopher provides regular opportunities for worship, confession, and parish life in a county that had no prior Catholic community before its founding.
- Established
- 1965
- Patron
- Saint Christopher
- Rector
- Reverend Timothy Murphy
- Diocese
- Diocese of Jackson
Why belong here
St. Christopher offers a close-knit faith community with English and Spanish Masses, making it a welcoming home for parishioners from diverse backgrounds in Pontotoc County.
Mass times at St. Christopher
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:30 PM
History
St. Christopher Parish was founded in February 1965, marking the first Catholic presence in Pontotoc County. The inaugural service took place in the Pontotoc Community House.
Pastoral Leadership
St. Christopher is served by Reverend Timothy Murphy, who also pastors St. James Parish in Tupelo.