About St. John the Baptist · Petersburg, Nebraska
St. John the Baptist Parish in Petersburg, Nebraska, is a vibrant Catholic community rooted in faith and service. It offers regular Masses, sacraments, and a variety of ministries to support spiritual growth and parish life. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha and is led by Father John Norman, with Father Frank Baumert serving as Senior Associate Pastor. The parish also includes a dedicated staff and deacons who manage operations, outreach, and pastoral care. Through volunteer groups and events like the annual Parish Bazaar and Potato Bake, the parish fosters strong community bonds.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Father John Norman
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Omaha
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Mass, sacraments, and active ministries like Altar Society, Finance Committee, and Liturgy Committee. Participate in parish events such as the annual Bazaar and Potato Bake, and connect through prayer lines and volunteer opportunities. The parish also provides faith formation, prayer support, and outreach to homebound parishioners.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Before Sunday Mass 7:30 AM – 7:50 AM
Pastor & Clergy
- Father John Norman, Pastor
- Father Frank Baumert, Senior Associate Pastor
- Deacon John Starman, Director of Operations
Office Staff
- Ann Kurpgeweit, Executive Assistant
- Stephanie Stuhr, Office Manager
- Chantelle Dempster, Evangelization Coordinator, Sacraments
- Mary Hecht, Facilities Scheduling Coordinator, Communications
- Sarah Hemenway, Bookkeeper
- Jeanne Dahl, Receptionist, Secretary – main office
- Dorothy Brandt, Secretary – Neligh office
- Kari Schindler, Development Director
- Deacon John Starman, Director of Operations
Ministries & Volunteer Groups
- Altar Society
- Finance Committee
- Liturgy Committee
- Parish Council
- Work Force Bar
- Petersburg Cemetery Mowing
- Snow Removal
- Evangelization
- Facilities Scheduling
- Bookkeeping
- Reception
- Development
- Operations
Events & Activities
- Annual Parish Bazaar (Sunday before Labor Day)
- Potato Bake (date varies)
- Prayer Line (Call Kathy Koch or Kelly Starman)
- Hall Rental (Werner Hall at 106 N 4th St)