About St. Matthew Parish · Oak Creek, Wisconsin
St. Matthew Parish in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a welcoming Catholic community that has served the area for more than 175 years. Rooted in active prayer, worship, education, and service, the parish supports 980 families and 2,957 members. It operates two churches — the main church and the Little Brick Church — and offers a variety of ministries, sacraments, and community events. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and is actively involved in outreach, faith formation, and adapting to future challenges in the Church.
- Established
- 1841
- Patron
- St. Matthew
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Why belong here
Join St. Matthew Parish to be part of a vibrant, welcoming community that values prayer, worship, education, and service. You’ll find opportunities to grow in faith through ministries, sacraments, and events like the Fish Boil, chili cook-off, and parish picnic. The parish welcomes new members and values their contributions to its diverse and active life.
Mass times at St. Matthew Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays, 3:00pm-3:45pm, main church
- By appointment: call 414-762-4200 ext. 120
Adoration times
- Thursdays, 8:15am-7:00pm, Little Brick Church
Our History
Catholics worshipped in Oak Creek even before a log church was erected at St. Matthew in 1841, the year of the parish’s founding. The brick church that stands along Chicago Road was built around the log church, which was then disassembled and removed through the front door. The brick church was dedicated in 1861 and served the parish for a century. It was completely renovated from 1981-1991 and rededicated on the Feast of St. Matthew in 1991. In 1961, an extensive fundraising campaign was launched to build a new church and the parish’s first school.
Our Mission
We follow Jesus as a welcoming Catholic community of believers, fostering a life of active prayer and worship, sharing God’s word through education and action, and reaching out in service to those in need.
Community Events
St. Matthew has a rich history of gathering for community events, including our Door County style Fish Boil, hospitality after Masses, chili cook off, parish picnic, and more.