St. Aloysius Catholic Church
131 S. Summit St., Bowling Green, Ohio · A Catholic parish since 1881 · The present church, 1926
It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world.
— St. Aloysius Gonzaga, our patron · feast day June 21
Planning your first Sunday?
Mass lasts about an hour. You’ll hear readings from Scripture, a short homily on them, and the prayers of the Eucharist. Sit anywhere you like, and stand or kneel with your neighbors — or simply stay seated. Nobody minds.
People wear everything from Sunday best to jeans.
Common questions
Where do I park?
We’re at 131 S. Summit St. — two blocks from downtown Bowling Green, behind Taco Bell. There’s parking at the church, and street parking nearby is easy on Sunday mornings.
I’m not Catholic. Can I come?
Yes. You’re welcome at any Mass. If you have questions about the Catholic faith, Fr. Tom holds an Open Door at the rectory on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 6–8 p.m. — no appointment needed. You can also email him at frtom@stalbg.org.
Can I receive Communion?
Receiving Communion expresses full communion with the Catholic Church, so guests who aren’t Catholic — and Catholics who aren’t prepared to receive — can come forward with arms crossed over the chest for a blessing, or stay seated. Either is common.
What about my kids?
Bring them. Children are welcome at every Mass, and nobody minds the noise. The parish also runs a school (preschool through 8th grade) and faith formation for every age.
How do I become a member?
Register online anytime — it takes about five minutes — or call the parish office at (419) 352-4195 and the staff will help.
Here for the week?
Open the bulletin, parish calendar, recorded Masses, online giving, and the ministries that keep St. Aloysius running.
Learn and grow
Becoming Catholic, family faith formation, adult studies, youth ministry, and St. Aloysius School.
Serve with the parish
Liturgical, music, service, and social ministries welcome new volunteers.
I need help today
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m., at the parish office (closed holidays). The pantry and the Help & Hope Fund give food and direct aid to anyone in need — no paperwork and no parish membership required. Call (419) 352-4195.
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
— Matthew 25:40
131 S. Summit St., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Parish office: (419) 352-4195 · Fax: (419) 353-7865
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.