About St. Wendelin · Wendelin, Ohio
St. Wendelin is one of several parishes within the St. Henry parish cluster in Mercer County, Ohio, serving the local Catholic community with regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries. It is part of a larger parish network that includes St. Aloysius, St. Bernard, St. Francis, and St. Henry, with rotating weekend Masses and daily Masses held at various locations. The parish offers a wide range of ministries, religious education, and spiritual services, including Adoration, Confession, and RCIA, and is staffed by a team of priests, deacons, and lay coordinators dedicated to pastoral care and evangelization.
- Patron
- St. Wendelin
- Rector
- Fr. Andrew Hess
Why belong here
Join a vibrant Catholic community that offers meaningful ministries like CCD, youth groups, and service projects. Experience regular Masses, Adoration, and sacraments in a welcoming environment. Connect through volunteer opportunities, faith formation, and pastoral care programs designed for all ages and life stages.
Mass times at St. Wendelin
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday–Friday: After morning Mass
- Tuesday: St. Henry 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
- Wednesday: St. Henry 11:15 am–11:45 am
- Thursday: St. Henry 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
- Saturday: St. Henry 3:15 pm–4:15 pm
- Sunday: St. Henry 7:30 am–8:15 am
Adoration times
- 8am Monday through 5pm Friday closing with Benediction at St. Wendelin
Ministries & Sacraments
- Sacraments offered: Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Holy Communion.
- Ministries include CCD, Youth Groups, Girls Clubs, Religious Education, Altar Servers, and Safe Parish initiatives.
Staff & Leadership
- Pastor: Fr. Andrew Hess
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. John Grusenmeyer
- Deacons: Dn. Randy Balster, Dn. Jerry Buschur, Dn. Gregg Elking
- Staff: Karen Heath (Music), Josh Wendel (Administration), Erik Bonilla (Communications & Evangelization), Sarah Niekamp (Religious Education), Erin Elking (Parish Life), Craig Moeller (Facilities), Rachel Hess (Religious Education), Jenny Miller (St. Bernard), Mary Schmitmeyer (St. Francis), Carmen Beyke (St. Henry)