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St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

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Address

812 Pearl Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801

About St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Founded in 1877 by Catholics in what was then a booming Joplin mining town, St. Peter the Apostle traces its roots to early gatherings in a private home and a converted lodge room. Today the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocesan parish offers three Sunday Masses plus a Saturday vigil, weekday Masses, Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration, and a midweek Mass at nearby Mercy Hospital.


St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Joplin, Missouri, part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The parish offers Mass 11 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11:15 AM and 6 PM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11:15 AM
6 PM

Monday

12 PM(at Mercy Hospital)

Tuesday

8:15 AM(when school is in session)
6 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM

Thursday

8:15 AM(when school is in session)
8:30 AM(During school year only, when classes are in session.)
12 PM(at Mercy Hospital)

Saturday

5:15 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

5:30 PM - 6 PM

Saturday

4 PM - 4:45 PMor by appointment

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church?

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, 6 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

When is confession at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church?

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church confession times: Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6 PM; Saturday 4 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church?

Yes, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM, 6 PM, 8:30 AM.

Where is St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church located?

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church is located at 812 Pearl Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.