About St. Matthew · Franklin, Tennessee
Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Franklin, Tennessee, is a welcoming parish community of over 1,300 families who travel from surrounding towns including Nashville, Brentwood, and Nolensville. The parish emphasizes deepening Catholic faith through worship, sacraments, and active ministries. Led by Pastor Father Justin Raines since June 27, 2022, the parish offers multiple Mass times, Adoration, Confession, and a wide range of ministries for all ages. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville and operates alongside Saint Matthew School.
- Rector
- Father Justin Raines
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville
Why belong here
Join a vibrant Catholic community of over 1,300 families from across Middle Tennessee. Experience faith formation for all ages, active ministries like youth, music, and outreach, and opportunities to serve through parish groups such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, First Friday Adoration, and Homebound Ministry. You’ll find a welcoming home where faith is lived and shared together.
Mass times at St. Matthew
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 6:00 pm
Adoration times
- Wednesday 6:00 pm
About Our Parish
Father Justin Raines came to Saint Matthew Catholic Church as pastor on June 27, 2022. A native of Mount Juliet, TN, he most recently served as the pastor of St. Christopher Church in Dickson (2018-2022) and the Dean of the Northwest Deanery (2019-2022). Upon his ordination by Bishop Choby on July 27, 2013, Father Raines began his priestly mission as a theology teacher at Father Ryan High School (2014-2016) and as the associate pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood (2014-2018). He earned a baccalaureate degree in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and a licentiate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Lateran University, both in Rome. He made his way to Rome as a seminarian at the Pontifical North American College after spending two years at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH. Before entering the seminary, Father Raines attended Aquinas College in Nashville after converting to Catholicism as a junior in high school.
Ministries
Saint Matthew offers a wide range of ministries including Liturgical Ministries, A/V Ministry, Family Life, Boy Scouts Troop 226, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run, Theology & Culture, Parish Picnic, KoC Trivia Knight, Ministry Communication, and Safe Environment.
- Liturgical Ministries
- A/V Ministry
- Family Life
- Boy Scouts Troop 226
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run
- Theology & Culture
- Parish Picnic
- KoC Trivia Knight
- Ministry Communication
- Safe Environment
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist (First Communion), Holy Matrimony (Weddings), Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Funeral. The website explains that the sacraments are instituted by Jesus to give grace and strengthen faith, hope, and love.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist (First Communion)
- Holy Matrimony (Weddings)
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
- Funeral
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Justin Raines2022-present
Pastor since June 27, 2022. Previously served as pastor of St. Christopher Church in Dickson (2018-2022) and Dean of the Northwest Deanery (2019-2022). Ordained July 27, 2013.