About St. Margaret Mary · Neenah, Wisconsin
St. Margaret Mary Parish is a Roman Catholic faith community in Neenah, Wisconsin, rooted in devotion to the Sacred Heart through its patron, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Founded in 1932 as the first Catholic parish in Neenah, the parish today offers weekend and weekday Masses, a vibrant sacramental life, and the Twin City Perpetual Adoration Chapel open around the clock. Under the leadership of Administrator Rev. Nonito Barra and Deacon Dan Laurent, the parish serves families, children, and neighbors across the Fox Cities with outreach, prayer ministries, and religious education.
- Established
- 1932
- Patron
- Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
- Rector
- Rev. Nonito Barra
- Diocese
- Diocese of Green Bay
Why belong here
St. Margaret Mary offers a welcoming, family-centered Catholic community with a strong heritage of faith, daily access to the Blessed Sacrament in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, parish-based sacramental preparation, and practical outreach ministries such as meal support, prayer chains, and scrip fundraising that help neighbors thrive together.
Mass times at St. Margaret Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 4:00-4:45 PM
- By appointment with pastor
Adoration times
- Twin City Perpetual Adoration Chapel open 24 hours a day at St. Margaret Mary
Parish History
Established in 1932 as Neenah's first Catholic parish, St. Margaret Mary was founded under Bishop Paul Rhode with 250 families. The church was dedicated in 1933, and its bells were a gift from the founding pastor's family.
Sacramental Life
The parish celebrates Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage. Baptisms are celebrated at weekend liturgies with two months' notice; marriage preparation should begin six months in advance.
Ministries and Outreach
Parishioners serve through practical and spiritual ministries including meal support, outreach scrip, prayer chains, prayer shawls, college outreach, religious education, and mental health resources.