The Parish was established in 1957 initially in Wadsworth, where Mass was celebrated at the community church.  Land was purchased in Fernley and a church was built in 1960 at the Corner of West and Cedar Streets.  

The Parish outgrew the small building, and in 2010 began construction of a new building on Desert Shadows Lane.  We moved into the building in April of 2011, and dedicated it in May of that same year.

 We are part of the Diocese of Reno.  Our Bishop is Most Revrend Daniel H. Mueggenborg, our Pastor is Father Justin Lazar and our Deacon is Deacon Ruben Cervantes.
 
                                                                                                                                               

 Pastors of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church

Fr. Justin Lazar                      2019-present
Fr. Joseph O. Infante             2013-2019
Fr. Robert W. Chorey                2004-2013
Fr. Thomas Cronin                    2000-2004
Fr. Martin Perrier                      1997-1998
Fr. Malaquias Fuerzas              1996-1997
Fr. Brian Gallagher                   1994-1996
Fr. Anthony Vercellone             1992-1993
Fr. John Andrew Sullivan         1991-1992 *deceased
Fr. Robert Simpson                  1985-1991
Fr. Jim Swenson                       1984-1985 * deceased
Msgr. Tom Meger                     1973-1984 *deceased
Fr. Steve Campbell                   1971-1973
Fr. Al Fosselman                      1970-1971
Fr. George Wolf                        1966-1968
Fr. Joseph Linde                       1955-1966 *deceased