About St. John the Baptist · Clyman, Wisconsin
St. John the Baptist is a small Roman Catholic parish in the village of Clyman, Wisconsin, one of three parishes that together form the Tri-Parish Catholic Churches of Dodge County alongside St. Columbkille in Elba and Holy Family in Reeseville. As part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the parish is served by an Administrator (Fr. Will Arnold), two Associate Pastors (Fr. Thomas Naidu and Fr. Nicholas Dhein), and a small volunteer-driven staff. It holds Sunday Mass on a rotating schedule with the other two parishes, hosts a Saturday morning daily Mass, and is known locally for its active Christian Mothers organization that supports both fellowship and fundraising.
- Established
- 1900
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Father Will Arnold (Administrator)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Why belong here
St. John the Baptist is a small, volunteer-driven parish where parishioners know each other by name and share ministry across three rural Dodge County communities. Visitors can join Sunday Mass on a rotating schedule, Saturday morning daily Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Confession, and the Christian Mothers fellowship and community luncheon ministry that brings neighbors together. As part of the Tri-Parish Catholic Churches, members can also participate in Tri-Parish Totus Tuus, Knights of Columbus Council #12677, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society for broader outreach.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist, Clyman (immediately following the 9:00 AM daily Mass, with Adoration also offered)
- Thursday evenings during the 6:00 PM Adoration hour at St. Columbkille
- By special request
Adoration times
- Saturday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist, Clyman (Exposition, Adoration, Confession and Benediction)
- Thursday 6:00 PM at St. Columbkille, Elba
Parish Identity & Tri-Parish Structure
St. John the Baptist, Clyman is one of three small Roman Catholic parishes that together form the Tri-Parish Catholic Churches of Dodge County, sharing clergy, office staff, and ministry. The other two parishes are St. Columbkille in Elba (W10802 County TT, Columbus, WI 53925) and Holy Family in Reeseville (304 Prairie Street). The shared Tri-Parish Office and Mailing Address is PO Box 277, 302 Prairie Street, Reeseville, WI 53579-0277, and the main phone for all three parishes is (920) 927-3102.
- St. John the Baptist Church — 714 Church Street, Clyman, WI 53016
- St. Columbkille Church — W10802 County TT, Columbus, WI 53925
- Holy Family Church — 304 Prairie Street, Reeseville, WI 53579
- Tri-Parish Office: PO Box 277, Reeseville, WI 53579-0277
- Phone: (920) 927-3102 | Fax: (920) 927-1970
Mission, Vision & Values
The Tri-Parishes describe themselves as three small communities that rely mostly on volunteer work to accomplish ministry and maintenance. Their stated mission is to have a movement of growing disciples of Jesus Christ committed to loving God, loving others, and making disciples. Orthodox in their Roman Catholic faith, they seek to creatively serve the New Evangelization by bringing the unchurched in their community to Christ. Their vision is "Making Church matter by growing disciples in South Central Dodge County."
- Mission: Love God, Love others, Make disciples
- Vision: Making Church matter by growing disciples in South Central Dodge County
- Core values: Evangelization, Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship, Service
- Strategy: meet each person where they are and challenge them to take their next step
Clergy & Staff
The Tri-Parishes are served by one Administrator, two Associate Pastors, and a small lay staff that supports liturgy, music, youth ministry, and parish administration.
- Father Will Arnold — Administrator ([email protected])
- Fr. Thomas Naidu — Associate Pastor ([email protected])
- Fr. Nicholas Dhein — Associate Pastor ([email protected])
- Sarah O'Brion — Business Manager ([email protected])
- Connie Caine — Office Manager ([email protected])
- Peter Laning — Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry (920-887-2082, ext. 311)
- Pat Seidlinger — Liturgist / Choir Director (920-887-2082, ext. 302)
Fellowship, Fundraising & Community Life
Fellowship is a core value of the Tri-Parishes, and each parish sponsors its own traditions throughout the year — including the Fall Char-boiled Beef Festival at St. Columbkille, Fish Frys at Holy Family and St. Columbkille, the Annual Outdoor Mass, and Christmas potlucks. The Christian Mothers society is the women's fellowship and fundraising organization specific to St. John the Baptist, Clyman, and hosts monthly community luncheons at the parish hall that are open to parishioners, neighbors, and friends.
- Christian Mothers (St. John the Baptist) — fellowship & fundraising for SJB
- Holy Name Society (St. Columbkille)
- Altar Society (Holy Family, St. Columbkille)
- Knights of Columbus Council #12677
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Monthly SJB Community Luncheon & Fellowship
- Fall Char-boiled Beef Festival (St. Columbkille)
- Fish Frys (Holy Family, St. Columbkille)
- Annual Outdoor Mass
- Christmas potlucks
Youth, Faith Formation & Music
Youth ministry, faith formation, and liturgical music are coordinated across the Tri-Parishes. Peter Laning serves as Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and Pat Seidlinger serves as Liturgist and Choir Director. The Tri-Parish Totus Tuus summer catechetical program is offered each year, with recent sessions held at Holy Family in Reeseville.
- Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Peter Laning
- Liturgist/Choir Director: Pat Seidlinger
- Tri-Parish Totus Tuus (summer faith formation program)
Contact & Visiting the Parish
The Tri-Parish office is the central point of contact for St. John the Baptist and its sister parishes. Office hours are Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a shared phone line and email contacts for office staff and each priest.
- Main Number: (920) 927-3102
- Office Email: [email protected]
- Business Manager Email: [email protected]
- Fr. Will Arnold: [email protected]
- Fr. Thomas Naidu: [email protected]
- Fr. Nicholas Dhein: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Tue 9 AM – 3 PM, Wed 9 AM – 5 PM
- Parish address: 714 Church Street, Clyman, WI 53016
Diocese & Wider Church
St. John the Baptist, Clyman is part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and its parish record is published on the Archdiocese's parish finder as well as on GCatholic (Church ID 30995). The parish is grouped under the Western Dodge County Catholic Churches for scheduling purposes.
- Diocese: Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- GCatholic Church ID: 30995
- Listed by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee parish finder (archmil.org)
- Western Dodge County Catholic Churches (joint scheduling group)