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
Father Greg Baxter
Pastor
Father Vincent Sunguti
Associate Pastor
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
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)