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Saint Aloysius Yoder
Our History
In 1859, under the leadership of Bishop John Henry Luers and the dedication of 16 local families, the decision to build a church to serve rural Allen County was made. Christian Miller, a founding parishioner, donated 3 acres and the Church was built one year later.
In 1876, in an effort to secure the teaching of Catholic doctrine to our young people in the faith, the focus shifted to the development of a parish school. The school was built in 1882
Saint Aloysius Parish Today
The parish continues to be good stewards to the school. This close knit community has withstood the test of time and continues to grow in numbers and in the faith. This indomitable faith community balances our academic history.
Saint Aloysius school has the distinction of being the oldest, continuously run, Catholic School in the Fort Wayne - South Bend Diocese. Over 120 years of education and tradition are now the foundation for excellence. Our school has surpassed many goals and milestones. Generations upon generations have passed through our school doors. Stability and strength are evident. Commitment and pride are alive.
Strong Catholic values such as morality and integrity coupled with high academic achievement are the cornerstone of our foundation. Upon that foundation, we continue to build a new sense of excellence.
We are located at 14623 Bluffton Road, Yoder, Indiana 46798.
To contact the Parish, call (260)622-4491.
Parish Services
Saint Aloysius parish provides a variety of Catholic services including:
- Pre-Marital Preparation
(Allow 6 months lead) - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Anointing of the Sick
- Shut-in Holy Eucharist delivery
Please contact the Parish Secretary for more information. (See the "CONTACTS" item on the left)
Mass Times
The Holy sacrifice of the Mass at St Aloysius is celebrated Saturdays at 5:30pm, Sundays at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00.
Daily Mass is held at 9am Tuesday through Saturdays.
Holy day Masses are celebrated with a 6:30pm vigil, and 9am and 6:30pm Weekdays.
The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated following the 9am Saturday Mass and 4:00-5:00pm Saturdays
We are located at 14623 Bluffton Road, Yoder, Indiana 46798.
To contact the Parish, call (260)622-4491.
St Aloysius of Gonzaga
St. Aloysius Gonzaga was born in Northern Italy, between Brescia and Mantova. His father was a famous condottiere, a mercenary soldier. Saint Aloysius received military training, but 
his father also provided him with an excellent classical education, sending him and his brother Ridolfo to Florence to study while serving at the court of Francesco I de Medici.
In Florence, Saint Aloysius became ill with a kidney disease, and, during his recovery, he devoted himself to prayer and the study of the lives of the saints. At the age of 12, he returned to his father's castle, where he met the great saint and cardinal Charles Borromeo. Aloysius had not yet received his First Communion, so the cardinal administered it to him. Shortly thereafter, Saint Aloysius conceived of the idea of joining the Jesuits and becoming a missionary.