Fr. Matt O'Toole, Pastor
Fr. Matt O’Toole is a born and bred St. Louisan. He entered the seminary system in high school and completed his studies at Kenrick Seminary and the Catholic University of America. Ordained a priest in 1995, Fr. O’Toole has been assigned to several parishes in the Archdiocese as well as ten years as a chaplain and priest in high school ministry.
Fr. O’Toole became pastor of St. Peter Church in Kirkwood in June 2021 and looks forward to building on the great history of the parish and continuing the dynamic ministries that make this a vibrant community.
Fr. Jack Ruzicka, Associate Pastor
Fr. Jack Ruzicka was born and raised in South St. Louis City and am the youngest of 4 siblings. His home parish was Immaculate Heart of Mary, and he attended St. Mary's High School. He graduated from St. Mary's in 2013 and entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary that fall. Eight years later, he was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 2021. He now finds himself as the new association pastor of St. Peter.