About St. Paul the Apostle · Greencastle, Indiana
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Greencastle, Indiana, is a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to living out the Gospel through worship, service, and evangelization. As the only Catholic church in Putnam County, it serves local residents, students from nearby DePauw University, and visitors, including those at Putnamville Correctional Facility. The parish emphasizes faith formation, sacramental life, and outreach, inviting all to grow in their relationship with God and each other.
- Patron
- St. Paul the Apostle
- Rector
- Fr. Suresh Edward
Why belong here
Join a community that lives out its faith through worship, service, and evangelization. Participate in vibrant faith formation for all ages, support sacramental preparation, and engage in ministries that serve the local community and beyond — including outreach to students, correctional facility residents, and visitors.
Mass times at St. Paul the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 6:15pm
- Sunday after 11am Mass
Adoration times
- 1st Sunday after 11am Mass
Our Mission
The members of St. Paul the Apostle Church form a Catholic community united in faith. We are dedicated to continuing Christ’s mission on earth through evangelization and by helping those in need. We live our beliefs through our formation in the Gospel, in our liturgy and in the celebration of the Sacraments.
Faith Formation
St. Paul’s Faith Formation seeks to create opportunities to Encounter the love of God in a personal, transformative way, especially in the sacraments. Equip men and women, young and old, to grow in their faith through vibrant catechesis. Engage the culture with the Good News of the Gospel.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PreK-1)
- First Communion (2nd Grade)
- 3rd Grade – 5th Grade
- Confirmation (Middle School Youth)
- High School Youth Ministry
- Vacation Bible School
- OCIA (Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)
Sacraments
A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality. The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Holy Matrimony.
- Baptism
- Holy Eucharist (Communion)
- Confirmation
- Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
- Holy Matrimony
- Funeral Planning
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Knights of Columbus, youth groups, faith formation, and outreach to correctional facilities and visitors.
- Knights of Columbus
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PreK-1)
- First Communion (2nd Grade)
- 3rd Grade – 5th Grade
- Confirmation (Middle School Youth)
- High School Youth Ministry
- Vacation Bible School
- OCIA (Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)