St. John's Parish (Omaha, Nebraska) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St. John's Church at Creighton University
Religion
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Rite	Latin
Year consecrated	1888
Location
Location in Nebraska
Architecture
Architect(s)	P.J. Creedon
Architectural style	English Gothic
Groundbreaking	1887
Completed	1888
Specifications
Capacity	1080
Length	185 ft.
Width (nave)	138 ft.
Designated as NHL
Omaha Landmark
Designated:	January 6, 1981
Website
stjohns-creighton.org

St. John's Parish is a Roman Catholic church. It is located on the campus of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. This church is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. It is also a special ministry of the Society of Jesus (known as the Jesuits).

History of St. John's Church

Building the Church

The first stone for St. John's Church was laid on May 6, 1888. About 4,000 people came to watch. This was the largest crowd ever seen in Nebraska at that time. A local architect named P.J. Creedon designed the building. He used the English Gothic style, which looks like old European churches.

In 1897, the church became a regular parish. This means it served the local community, not just college students. Originally, the city's bishop thought it would only be a temporary church for students.

Important Donors

John A. Creighton gave a lot of money to help build the church. His brother Edward's wife, Mary Creighton, also helped. She donated jewelry to the church's building fund even before construction started.

Later Additions and Changes

In 1923, more parts were added to the church. Bishop Patrick A. McGovern officially blessed these new sections. He was special because he was in the first graduating class of Creighton College. He was also the only bishop ever blessed in St. John's Church.

The church was updated in 2006 with some renovations. In February 2015, an elevator was added. This made it easier for everyone to reach the lower level of the church.

See also

• History of Omaha
• List of Jesuit sites