It is not clear when the first Catholic homesteaded in the area. By 1900 there was a large enough population to warrant a priest traveling twice yearly to celebrate Mass. From 1900-1909 these Masses took place in the homes of the Obergfells and O’Briens in the Sidney-Fairview area. In 1909 Rev. J.H. Manhussier was stationed in Fairview and asked to minister to Catholics throughout Richland County. In 1915 the Sidney community became a mission of the Catholic Church in Fairview.
St. Matthew’s was originally dedicated to St. Philomena in 1917. As the Catholic population grew, so did the educational needs of the people. By 1949 plans were complete for a Catholic School building which still stands today. The school continued until 1971 through the efforts of the Sisters of Humility and the generosity and dedication of parishioners as teachers and volunteers. By 1962 the Church community had grown so large that a new worship facility was needed. Upon completion, the entire parish complex was rededicated to St. Matthew, the Gospel Evangelist, from whom the present Church and Parish Center take their names.
Currently, St. Matthew’s serves as the Mother Church to four missions. St. Bernard’s, Charley Creek; St. Catherine’s, Fairview; St. Michael’s, Savage; and St. Theresa’s, Lambert.
Fr. Jim O'Neil serves as the Pastor and Fr. Matthew Solarz serves as the Parochial Vicar for the 5 parishes.
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Email us.
Mass Times
Mass Schedule
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS:
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM
2nd & 4th SUNDAYS:
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
5th SUNDAYS
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM NO SERVICES
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM (SCAP)
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM (SCAP)
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM (SCAP)
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Friday, November 1st MASS @ 5:30 PM St. Matthew's Only
DAILY MASS @ 9:00 AM
- Tuesday - Friday, is in the main church. Please enter by the ramp doorway
- 1st Tuesday of the Month @ SHC Extended care
- 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ The Lodge
The Mass celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints* will be on Friday, November 1st @ 5:30 PM
* Anointing of the Sick will be offered at this mass
Please Note St. Matthew's Saturday Night schedule:
There WILL BE Mass at St. Matthew's on the following Saturday nights:
- October 26 @ 5:30 PM
- November 9 @ 5:30 PM
- November 23 @ 5:30 PM
- December 7 @ 5:30 PM
- December 21 @ 5:30 PM
There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:
- October 19
- November 2
- November 16
- November 30
- December 14
- December 28
Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.
