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Saint Ignatius Catholic Church
Mission:
We, the church of St. Ignatius, Oregon, Ohio being followers of Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the greater honor and glory of God. As a dynamic, loving community, we welcome and support people of all ages in their joyous search for Christ. Anyone who gathers with us will find people striving to draw their strength from God through worship, families, and service to others.
We look to the Holy Spirit to guide us in our liturgies, in the sharing of faith with all people, in the giving of our talents, and in the development of our scial consciousness so that we may become living examples of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
History:
Saint Ignatius Parish was established in the early 1870's. The history of Saint Ignatius Parish is the history of strong people. They overcame many adversities through the years. Families living near the Big Ditch and Corduroy Roads area established the parish. Initially, Mass was celebrated in homes by Father John MacMahon. Enos Momenee donated 2 1/2 acres for the Church and the cemetery. The people provided lumber and labor. The first Mass was celebrated in the new church in 1883 by Father MacMahon. The first baby born to the developing community of St. Ignatius Parish was Edward Momenee, the son of Enos. Father James Rouchy, the first resident pastor, lived with parishioners until the rectory was build in 1893.
By 1900, the church and rectory were both enlarged. In 1904, a school hall was added to the church and almost immediately a tornado hit. Repairs were completed by parishioners. On November 26,1915, disaster struck in the form of a fire which destroyed the church. Exactly one year later Mass was celebrated in the new church. But then, on the Saturday before Easter in 1926 was again destroyed by a fire, and again the parishioners rebuilt.
St. Ignatius Parish is more than it's church building. It is foremost of its people. They are a strong people whose faith and the passing on of this faith to their children has always been a priority. A parish school was opened in 1921, but the financial burden of operating the school was too much and the school was forced to close in 1939. Although the school closed, the religious formation of the children continued, first under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and later under the guidance of a Religious Education Director, Mrs. Mary Simon. Mrs. Simon was one of the first full time Directors of Religious Education in the Diocese of Toledo. In the 1970's a full time Youth Minister was added to the staff.
To accomodate the active parish life at St. Ignatius, a Parish Life Center was erected and dedicated in May of 1983 under the leadership of Father Daniel Ring. Father Ring also established the Parish Council, following the directives of Vatican Council II. Our parish activities include the works of the Altar Rosary and Holy Name Societies, St. Vincent de Paul Society, parish dinners, St. Louis Helping Hand Volunteers, Choir and Folk Group, Christian Formation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Youth Ministry, and Liturgical Ministries are among dozens of services and ministries that make up our parish life. From a parish which could worship in family homes in 1880, St. Ignatius Parish has grown to a community of 1,100 families and 3,000 members.
We, the church of St. Ignatius, Oregon, Ohio being followers of Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the greater honor and glory of God. As a dynamic, loving community, we welcome and support people of all ages in their joyous search for Christ. Anyone who gathers with us will find people striving to draw their strength from God through worship, families, and service to others.
We look to the Holy Spirit to guide us in our liturgies, in the sharing of faith with all people, in the giving of our talents, and in the development of our scial consciousness so that we may become living examples of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
History:
Saint Ignatius Parish was established in the early 1870's. The history of Saint Ignatius Parish is the history of strong people. They overcame many adversities through the years. Families living near the Big Ditch and Corduroy Roads area established the parish. Initially, Mass was celebrated in homes by Father John MacMahon. Enos Momenee donated 2 1/2 acres for the Church and the cemetery. The people provided lumber and labor. The first Mass was celebrated in the new church in 1883 by Father MacMahon. The first baby born to the developing community of St. Ignatius Parish was Edward Momenee, the son of Enos. Father James Rouchy, the first resident pastor, lived with parishioners until the rectory was build in 1893.
By 1900, the church and rectory were both enlarged. In 1904, a school hall was added to the church and almost immediately a tornado hit. Repairs were completed by parishioners. On November 26,1915, disaster struck in the form of a fire which destroyed the church. Exactly one year later Mass was celebrated in the new church. But then, on the Saturday before Easter in 1926 was again destroyed by a fire, and again the parishioners rebuilt.
St. Ignatius Parish is more than it's church building. It is foremost of its people. They are a strong people whose faith and the passing on of this faith to their children has always been a priority. A parish school was opened in 1921, but the financial burden of operating the school was too much and the school was forced to close in 1939. Although the school closed, the religious formation of the children continued, first under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and later under the guidance of a Religious Education Director, Mrs. Mary Simon. Mrs. Simon was one of the first full time Directors of Religious Education in the Diocese of Toledo. In the 1970's a full time Youth Minister was added to the staff.
To accomodate the active parish life at St. Ignatius, a Parish Life Center was erected and dedicated in May of 1983 under the leadership of Father Daniel Ring. Father Ring also established the Parish Council, following the directives of Vatican Council II. Our parish activities include the works of the Altar Rosary and Holy Name Societies, St. Vincent de Paul Society, parish dinners, St. Louis Helping Hand Volunteers, Choir and Folk Group, Christian Formation, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Youth Ministry, and Liturgical Ministries are among dozens of services and ministries that make up our parish life. From a parish which could worship in family homes in 1880, St. Ignatius Parish has grown to a community of 1,100 families and 3,000 members.