St. Joseph Parish Complex

St. Joseph Parish Complex is a church complex in South Omaha with multiple buildings located on a single property along South 16th Street. The site comprises the parish church, a friary building, a convent, and two school structures that together serve the parish community.

The complex was founded in 1886 for German-speaking Catholics and grew through the addition of multiple buildings over subsequent decades. The entire ensemble received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1986.

The buildings showcase Tudor Revival and Romanesque architectural elements that reflect the German Catholic heritage of the South Omaha community. Visitors notice these design details when walking through the grounds.

The site remains an active parish with regular worship services for the community. Visitors should plan their visits around the ongoing parish activities and community use of the grounds.

Several notable local architects contributed to different phases of the complex, including Brother Adrian Wewer, who designed both the original 1886 friary and the 1901 school building. Jacob Nachtigall later shaped the 1928 school structure, contributing to the site's development across generations.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1896

GPS coordinates: 41.24194,-95.93806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06