St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Happy Birthday to St. Thomas More Parish!

St. Thomas More Catholic Church is 85 years old! On June 21, 1936, at 9:00am, Fr. Francis Schaefers became the first pastor of St. Thomas More and offered the first Mass. As is still the tradition today, Mass was announced with the ringing of bells.

St. Thomas More had been canonized the year before STM opened its doors and was selected our patron by Fr. Schaefers and Fr. John Laidlaw. As the patron saint of professionals, students and lawyers - and as a layman, husband and father who was loyal to his family, his country and his Catholic beliefs — St. Thomas More seemed to best represent the Portland Heights and Green Hills area and the Catholic community of the time.

We pray in thanksgiving for the early pioneers who founded our parish and for the many, many members of our faith community who have helped to steward its mission through its long history. The impact of our beloved STM is beyond measure. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone this fall.

Mass intentions for August 4-7

Special thanks to Mike and Donna McClaskey for lighting the cross on top of our steeple! Be sure to check it out. It’s a great reminder for all of us to be a light for others!