About St. Patrick Parish · Elkhorn, Wisconsin
St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The parish dates back to 1878 and today serves roughly 750 households as an active, vibrant faith community. Worship is offered in both English and Spanish, with a weekly Spanish Mass (Misa en Español) celebrated on Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings. The parish emphasizes the celebration of the liturgy, faith development, religious education, and outreach to a multi-generational community across Walworth County.
- Established
- 1878
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. Messan (Pastor)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Why belong here
St. Patrick Parish is a historic, multi-generational Catholic community (dating to 1878) that warmly welcomes both English- and Spanish-speaking families in the Elkhorn area. The parish offers a strong liturgical life — daily, weekend and Spanish Masses, Friday confessions, Thursday all-day Eucharistic Adoration, and a Monday evening Rosary — together with K-12 Faith Formation, sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation/First Communion, and a parish school ministry. With shared deacons, a Director of Hispanic Ministry, and an active Faith Formation program, parishioners find many ways to grow spiritually, serve others, and belong.
Mass times at St. Patrick Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 6:00 PM
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Thursdays 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Welcome & Parish Identity
From its home page and 'About St. Patrick' page, the parish greets visitors with a message from its pastor and a clear invitation to join a community that values 'ALL life… including our own parish life.' The parish frames itself as a spiritual family in which every member is nourished, and asks new arrivals to be excited about who the parish is, encouraged by its Faith Formation opportunities, and inspired by God's blessings.
- Pastoral welcome message
- Approximately 750 households
- Historic presence in Elkhorn dating to 1878
Clergy & Parish Staff
The parish is led by a pastor and associate pastor with the help of two shared deacons and a five-person lay staff that handles formation, communications, Hispanic ministry, administration, and parish secretarial work. Contact extensions and emails for each staff member are listed on the parish's Clergy & Staff page.
- Rev. Messan — Pastor (ext. 114)
- Rev. Marc — Associate Pastor
- Deacon Arnie Bryson — Shared Deacon
- Deacon Phil Kilkenny — Shared Deacon
- Ray Henderson — Director of Faith Formation (ext. 119)
- Sr. Garciela — Director of Hispanic Ministry (ext. 113)
- Brandie Kertho — Communications Coordinator (ext. 215)
- Jess Hartranft — Director of Administrative Services (ext. 103)
- Kris Parker — Parish Secretary (ext. 110)
Faith Formation & Religious Education (Kids & Teens)
Faith Formation for children and teens is offered in partnership with neighboring St. Andrew parish, with K-12th grade classes meeting either on Sunday evenings (6:00–7:45 PM at St. Andrew, followed by 7 PM Mass) or on Wednesday evenings (7:00–8:45 PM at St. Patrick). Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion can begin as early as 2nd grade, after a year of Wisdom Wednesday/Weekend Faith Formation classes.
- K-12 Faith Formation program
- Sunday 6:00–7:45 PM sessions at St. Andrew (followed by 7 PM Mass)
- Wednesday 7:00–8:45 PM sessions at St. Patrick
- First Reconciliation & First Communion preparation (2nd grade and up)
- High School youth ministry track
Hispanic Ministry & Spanish-Language Life
St. Patrick Parish has a dedicated Hispanic Ministry led by Sr. Garciela, the parish's Director of Hispanic Ministry. Spanish-speaking parishioners and visitors are served by a weekly Sunday Misa en Español at 1:30 PM and a Friday evening Spanish Mass at 7:00 PM, making the parish a spiritual home for Spanish-speaking Catholics in Walworth County.
- Sr. Garciela — Director of Hispanic Ministry (ext. 113)
- Sunday Misa en Español — 1:30 PM
- Friday Misa en Español — 7:00 PM
Parish School & Vacation Bible School
The parish community includes St. Patrick Parish School, and the parish also runs an annual Vacation Bible School together with neighboring St. Andrew. The 2026 VBS, 'SonWorld: A Thrilling Ride with Jesus,' is scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 AM to Noon in August at St. Patrick Parish in Elkhorn.
- St. Patrick Parish School (on site)
- Annual Vacation Bible School in partnership with St. Andrew
- 2026 VBS theme: 'SonWorld: A Thrilling Ride with Jesus'
Get Involved & Parish Life
The parish's 'Get Involved' hub organizes parish life around Faith Formation, Liturgical, and Parish Ministries, inviting parishioners of all ages to take part in the spiritual, educational, service, and social life of the church. The site provides registration links for Faith Formation, parish events, and VBS, with the parish office as the central contact for any ministry inquiry.
- Faith Formation
- Liturgical ministries
- Parish ministries
- Registration for events and programs via the parish office (262-723-5565)
Visit, Contact & Location
St. Patrick Parish is centrally located at 107 W. Walworth Street in Elkhorn, on Highway 11 directly across from the Walworth County Courthouse. The parish office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and the main phone line is (262) 723-5565. A Live Mass stream and current bulletin/calendar are linked from the parish homepage.
- Address: 107 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, WI 53121
- Phone: (262) 723-5565
- Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Live Mass stream available via the parish website
- Bulletin and online calendar on the parish website