About St. Martin · Loogootee, Indiana
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, IN, is the result of an extinctive union that merged four parishes and one chapel — St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Mary in Shoals, and St. Mary’s Bell Tower — effective July 1, 2014. The parish now serves as a unified, vibrant Catholic community in Martin County, offering multiple Mass times, active liturgical ministries, and sacramental services. The church is located at 408 Church St, Loogootee, IN, and is led by Pastor Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, MCL, JCL.
- Established
- 2014
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist
- Rector
- Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, MCL, JCL
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers active liturgical ministries, including altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and music ministry, all designed to support the faithful in living out their baptismal call. The community welcomes all, offering sacraments, youth programs, and outreach services to foster spiritual growth and fellowship.
Mass times at St. Martin
Weekly Mass schedule
About Us
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, IN, is the result of an extinctive union that merged four parishes and one chapel — St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Mary in Shoals, and St. Mary’s Bell Tower — effective July 1, 2014. The parish now serves as a unified, vibrant Catholic community in Martin County, offering multiple Mass times, active liturgical ministries, and sacramental services.
Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, MCL, JCL, with support from Administrative Assistant Adam Strange, Choir Directors Connie McAtee and Lynn Gee, Deacon William Consley (Homebound Director, Liturgy, & Musical Ministry), Paula Ringwald (Musical Ministry & Parish Outreach), Ashton Kahle (Catechetical & Youth Director), Vicki Strange (Business Manager), Mark Potts (Assistant to the Pastor for Liturgical Records & Schedules), and RCIA Director Peter McDowell.
Liturgical Ministries
Ministries include Altar Servers, Church Decorating, Eucharistic Ministers, Funeral Meals, Greeters, Lectors, Linen Ministry, Music Ministry, Sacristans, and Ushers. All ministries are open to participation and training is provided throughout the year.
- Altar Servers
- Church Decorating
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Funeral Meals
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Linen Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Sacristans
- Ushers