About St. Margaret Mary · Omaha, Nebraska
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska, is a Catholic community rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, centered on the Word, Sacrament, and Service. Founded in 1919, the parish began in a dance hall before moving to a house and later to its current campus at 61st & Dodge. It includes a school and offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and worship opportunities. The parish serves a growing community and actively invites new members to participate in its spiritual and service life.
- Established
- 1919
- Patron
- St. Margaret Mary
Why belong here
Join a community that lives out its mission through Word, Sacrament, and Service. Participate in ministries like Faith Formation, Liturgical Ministry, and Fellowship. Support the parish school and engage in outreach, prayer, and volunteer opportunities. The parish welcomes new members and offers baptism preparation, orientation, and ongoing spiritual growth programs.
Mass times at St. Margaret Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:20 am
- Saturday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Parish History
During the summer of 1919, Reverend Leo Patrick was commissioned by the Archbishop to establish a parish in the Dundee area. He held the first Mass in a dance hall at 50th & Underwood on September 7, 1919. In 1920, he purchased a house at 5002 California Street. A school opened in 1921 with Sisters of Mercy teaching grades 1–4. By 1926, the parish outgrew its space, and Father Joseph Suneg envisioned a new church on 6.5 acres at 61st & Dodge, which became reality over the next several decades.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including Service, Fellowship, Faith Formation, and Liturgical Ministry. These ministries are designed to help parishioners live out their faith through community, worship, and outreach.
- Service
- Fellowship
- Faith Formation
- Liturgical Ministry
Sacraments
The parish offers Baptism, with preparation classes required for parents. Godparents must be Catholic, at least 16 years old, and regularly receive the Eucharist. A signed form is required for each godparent, and a proxy may be used if the godparent cannot attend the baptism.
- Baptism
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Reverend Leo Patrick1919–1920
Commissioned to establish the parish; first pastor.
- Father Joseph Suneg1923–?
Appointed in June 1923; oversaw expansion and new church construction.