About Us

Welcome to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna, Nebraska!

We, the community of St. Patrick, are a diverse people of faith, committed to using our variety of gifts to serve the Lord and one another through worship, faith, formation, education, and outreach to the community. Through this, we strive to be a sign of Christ’s presence in the world, making visible the kingdom of God.

Join St. Patrick

We would love to have you and your family join us! Please complete the membership form and we will be in touch.

Parish Staff and Council

We are blessed by many dedicated staff and volunteers in our parish. Learn more about them here!

History of St Patrick

St. Patrick Catholic Church predates our current home of Gretna. Learn about the Irish settlers that formed our earliest community.

Parish Center

If you are interested in hosting a wedding or an event, our Parish Center offers a beautiful and functional space. 

St. Patrick Parish Staff

I am the vine, you are the branches…

– John 15:5

Ken Broz

Deacon

Jolene Jefferies

Parish Manager

Megan Seamann

Communications Associate

Judy Weier

Secretary

Jonathan Wotipka

Pastoral Ministry – Liturgy, Youth Group, and Adult Faith Formation

Shane Fagan

Religious Education

Amanda Scardina

Preschool Director

Laura Rau

Director of Sacred Music

Judy Stephens

Facility Manager

Jim Ernst

Custodian

Lezlie Thomas

Parish Center Coordinator

Parish Council

“whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant” 

– Matthew 20:26

Mission Statement:  We the designated members of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Gretna, in union with each other, with our pastor, and with the Archbishop of Omaha are united to form the Parish Pastoral Council.

We acknowledge that we are called upon to use our God-given talents in order to support and empower the members of the parish community to grow in faith, hope, and charity.

Father Greg Baxter

Janell Ronk (President)

Clint Bollock (Vice President)

Tony Schultz (Secretary)

Liz Beckman

Shane Fagan (Staff)

Jolene Jefferies (Staff)

Joe Krajicek

Julie Lingbloom

Corliss Lovstad

Andy Pearson

Laura Rau (Staff)

Kevin Riley

Amanda Scardina (Staff)

Jonathan Wotipka (Staff)