About St. Laurence O'Toole · Laramie, Wyoming
St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Laramie, Wyoming, in the Diocese of Cheyenne. The parish worships in a historic church dedicated in 1926, distinguished by its unique and attractive roof tiles, and it is one of two Catholic churches serving Laramie (along with the St. Paul's Newman Center affiliated with the University of Wyoming). The parish traces its roots to 1874, when the first Catholic congregation in Laramie was established, and marked its sesquicentennial in 2024 with a special Mass and a community luncheon. Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturday evening and twice on Sunday, with daily Mass Monday through Friday and Eucharistic Adoration on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Established
- 1874
- Patron
- St. Laurence O'Toole (Lorcán Ua Tuathail, 12th-century Archbishop of Dublin)
- Rector
- Rev. Jaimon Dominic, ALCP/OSS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cheyenne
Why belong here
St. Laurence O'Toole is a 150-year-old Catholic parish with an active schedule of Masses, Adoration, Confession, and sacramental preparation. The community is sustained by organizations including the Knights of Columbus (St. Laurence O'Toole Council 2720), the Our Lady of Good Help Women's Guild (CCW), the St. Joseph the Worker Club (monthly men's cleaning), the Friends of St. Florian (community breakfasts after Sunday Mass), and a 'St. Laurence Cares' outreach to parish families in need. Whether you are a visitor, a returning Catholic, or someone simply curious about the faith, the parish invites you to register and join its worship and ministries.
Mass times at St. Laurence O'Toole
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (in the church, before the vigil Mass)
Adoration times
- Monday and Tuesday — Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 8:00 AM Mass (per parish announcement: 'Mondays and Tuesdays beginning after the eight...')
About St. Laurence O'Toole
St. Laurence O'Toole is the historic Catholic parish of Laramie, Wyoming, founded in 1874 and now in its 151st year of continuous ministry. Worship is celebrated in a 1926 church building notable for its attractive roof tiles, and the parish belongs to the Diocese of Cheyenne. The parish describes itself as welcoming to lifelong Catholics, returning Catholics, visitors, and inquirers alike.
- Founded 1874
- Present church dedicated 1926
- Member parish, Diocese of Cheyenne
- One of two Catholic churches in Laramie (the other is St. Paul's Newman Center, UW)
Our History — 150 Years of Faith in Laramie
The parish traces its origin to 1874, when the first Catholic congregation in Laramie was established — one of the earliest Catholic institutions in southeastern Wyoming. The present church was dedicated in 1926, and for many decades the parish also ran St. Laurence School, originally staffed by the Sisters of Charity from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; that school building now houses the Laramie Montessori Charter School. In 2024 the parish celebrated its sesquicentennial with a special Mass co-celebrated by the diocesan bishop and a papal blessing.
- 1874 — First Catholic congregation in Laramie founded
- 1903 — Parish incorporated as 'The Church of St. Laurence O'Toole' (Wyoming nonprofit)
- 1926 — Current church building dedicated
- 2024 — 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial) celebrated; 100-year-old time capsule opened and preserved at University of Wyoming's American Heritage Center
Sacraments
The parish prepares and celebrates all seven Catholic sacraments. The dedicated Sacraments page on the parish website covers Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders, and the RCIA process for adults seeking full initiation into the Church.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist (First Communion)
- Reconciliation (Confession) — Saturday 4:00–5:00 PM
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage — contact the parish office to begin preparation
- Holy Orders — discernment and vocations support
- RCIA — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Parish Ministries & Organizations
Parish life at St. Laurence O'Toole is shaped by a handful of long-standing men's, women's, fraternal, and outreach groups that meet regularly and host parish-wide events. The parish is led pastorally by the pastor in collaboration with the Parish Council and Finance Council.
- Knights of Columbus — St. Laurence O'Toole Council 2720
- Our Lady of Good Help Women's Guild (Council of Catholic Women / CCW)
- St. Joseph the Worker Club (men's monthly cleaning/work morning)
- Friends of St. Florian (Sunday breakfasts after Mass)
- St. Laurence Cares (outreach to parish families in need)
- Women's Faith Sharing Group (monthly potluck + Lectio Divina)
- Parish Council
- Finance Council
Knights of Columbus Council 2720
The parish hosts St. Laurence O'Toole Council 2720 of the Knights of Columbus, an active fraternal and charitable organization that has served the Laramie Catholic community since at least 1940. The Knights are part of the Wyoming State Council (District 7).
- Council number 2720
- Wyoming State Council, District 7
- Ruling date: October 1940
Parish News & Events
The parish keeps its bulletin and website updated with regular news and announcements. Recent and recurring events include the monthly St. Joseph the Worker men's cleaning, monthly Friends of St. Florian breakfasts after both Sunday Masses, OLGH Women's Guild meetings with potluck luncheons, and Women's Faith Sharing mornings with Lectio Divina.
- Latest bulletin — published weekly (linked from the parish homepage)
- Parish calendar — embedded on the website
- St. Florian Breakfast — Sundays after both Masses
- OLGH Women's Guild — regular monthly meetings and potlucks
- Women's Faith Sharing — Saturday mornings (potluck breakfast + Lectio Divina)
- Parish Registration — online form for new parishioners
Contact & Visit
The parish office is reached by phone at (307) 745-3115. The website provides online contact, parish registration, and a link to the latest bulletin. The parish also maintains an active presence on Facebook.
- Phone: (307) 745-3115
- Address: 617 S 4th St, Laramie, WY 82070
- Website: https://stlaurenceotoole.org/
- Facebook: linked from the homepage
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. James Schumacher2003 – c. 2020s
Listed on professional profiles as 'Parish Priest at St. Laurence O'Toole Parish, Laramie' from July 2003; appears to have preceded the current pastor.