About Sts. Peter and Paul · Toledo, Ohio
Sts. Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, rooted in the German and Polish immigrant Catholic communities of Toledo's Old South End. The parish describes itself as 'a welcoming community dedicated to living the gospel' — a bilingual congregation that celebrates Mass in both English and Spanish every Sunday. Worship is offered six days a week, with a Friday hour of Eucharistic Adoration, and the parish is known for its active Hispanic ministries alongside traditional parish groups like lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and religious education.
- Established
- 1867
- Patron
- Saints Peter and Paul (Apostles)
- Rector
- Rev. Juan Francisco Molina
- Diocese
- Diocese of Toledo (Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo in Ohio)
Why belong here
Sts. Peter and Paul is a bilingual English/Spanish Catholic parish where the gospel is lived out in both languages, every Sunday and throughout the week. The parish maintains an unusually full weekly Mass schedule — six days — plus a weekly Friday hour of Eucharistic Adoration, and it walks parishioners through every major sacrament from Baptism and First Communion to Confirmation, Quinceañeras, and Marriage. With longstanding ministries like the Music Ministry, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Prayer Group, Emmaus Group, Religious Education, and the Cofradía Guadalupana, plus a deep German and Polish heritage and an active Hispanic devotional life, it is a place where newcomers and lifelong Catholics alike can find a spiritual home.
Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment — please call the parish office at 419-241-5822 to schedule (Sacrament of Reconciliation / Sacramento de la Reconciliación)
Adoration times
- Friday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento)
History & Heritage
The History / Historia page on the parish website is built around four featured milestones: '1917: Celebrating 50 Years / Celebrando 50 Años,' '1967: The Centennial / El centenario,' 'German & Polish Roots / Raíces alemanes y polacos,' and 'Historical Sacramental Records / Registros sacramentales.' The parish is rooted in the German and Polish Catholic families who settled in Toledo's Old South End, and a 100-year commemorative book is sold at the parish office. The present church building, designed by Toledo architect Carl Schon, had its cornerstone laid August 24, 1873, was dedicated December 12, 1875, and received its spire in 1880; the adjacent rectory dates to 1867 and once had a widow's walk on its roof.
- 1917: 50th anniversary of the parish
- 1967: Centennial celebration (commemorative book on sale at parish office)
- German & Polish roots section preserving the founders' heritage
- Historical Sacramental Records available through the parish
Mass & Worship Schedule
The parish celebrates Mass six days a week, with a bilingual Sunday schedule that reflects the community's identity as both an English- and Spanish-speaking parish. Weekday Masses are offered Tuesday through Friday at varying times, and the parish offers a weekly Friday hour of Eucharistic Adoration in addition to the Mass schedule.
- Sunday 9:00 a.m. — English Mass
- Sunday 12:00 p.m. (mediodía) — Misa en español
- Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
- Thursday 6:00 p.m.
- Friday 9:00 a.m.
- Friday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento (Eucharistic Adoration)
Sacraments
Sts. Peter and Paul ministers all the standard Catholic sacraments, and every sacramental page on the parish website is presented in parallel English and Spanish. The Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick sacraments are scheduled by appointment through the parish office.
- Baptism / Bautismo
- Confirmation / Confirmación
- First Communion / Primeras Comuniones
- Quinceañeras
- Marriage / Matrimonio
- Anointing of the Sick / Unción de los enfermos (call the office)
- Sacrament of Reconciliation / Sacramento de la Reconciliación (call the office at 419-241-5822 to schedule)
Parish Ministries
The Ministries / Ministerios page lists the active lay ministries of the parish, presented in bilingual format. Several of the ministries support both the English and Spanish Masses; the Guadalupe Society and Emmaus Group reflect the parish's Hispanic devotional life.
- Eucharistic Ministers / Ministros de la Eucaristía
- Music Ministry / Ministerio de música
- Lectors / Lectores
- Prayer Group / Grupo de oración
- Religious Education / Catequesis
- Emmaus Group / Grupo de Emaús
- Guadalupe Society / Cofradía Guadalupana
Bilingual Parish Life
The parish operates as a fully bilingual community: the website is presented in side-by-side English and Spanish throughout, and the Sunday schedule includes a dedicated Spanish Mass. The pastor and parish staff communicate with parishioners in both languages, and ministries such as the Cofradía Guadalupana and Emmaus Group serve the Spanish-speaking community alongside traditional parish groups.
- English Mass: Sunday 9:00 a.m.
- Spanish Mass (Misa en español): Sunday 12:00 p.m.
- All announcements, bulletins, and sacraments pages presented bilingually
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Juan Francisco Molina, who has served the parish since 2009. Recent clergy history (drawn from diocesan records) reflects the parish's role as a community that has welcomed priest moderators pro tem during transitions, including OSFS and diocesan priests who served in interim roles.
- Pastor: Rev. Juan Francisco Molina (2009–present)
- Reverend James Sanford, OSFS (2009–2010, English-speaking ministry)
- Reverend Gerald Knueven (2008–2009, pro tem)
- Reverend Isidro Mendoza (2008, presbyteral moderator pro tem)
- Reverend Richard E. Notter (1994–2008)
Visit & Contact
The parish office is the hub for scheduling the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, and is the best contact point for newcomers. The mailing address and phone number are published on the home page, and the parish also lists an Events / Eventos page and a Bulletins / Boletines page on its website for ongoing communication.
- Address: 738 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, OH 43609
- Phone: 419-241-5822
- Email: [email protected]
- Website sections include: Home / Inicio, Mass / Misas, Sacraments / Sacramentos, Ministries / Ministerios, Events / Eventos, Bulletins / Boletines, School / Escuela, History / Historia, Photos / Fotos / Videos, Links / Enlaces
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Reverend Juan Francisco Molina2009–present
Current pastor.
- Reverend James Sanford, OSFS2009–2010
English-speaking ministry.
- Reverend Gerald Knueven2008–2009
Pro tem.
- Reverend Isidro Mendoza2008
Presbyteral moderator pro tem.
- Reverend Richard E. Notter1994–2008
- Matthew Scheiberaround 1990
Pastoral leader (pro tem or moderator).