During this decade, the pastoral leadership of the church saw change four times. Fr. John Lorenz replaced Fr. Stessman in 1980. He was then replaced two years later by Fr. Richard Wagner who stayed until 1987. In 1987, Fr. Wagner was replaced by Fr. Don Bruck who stayed until 1989 when Msgr. Edward Pfeffer came. Msgr. Pfeffer remained at St. Patrick’s Church until 1996. By 1984, the church had grown to approximately 875 registered families. The church carried out 57 Baptisms, and 30 marriages in that year.

One of St. Patrick’s own, Michael Berner was ordained to the priesthood on May 15, 1986. Fr. Berner wrote to the congregation of St. Patrick’s that, “(A) vocation comes from God through people. People like those of your family and those of the parish who give you a spiritual lift now and then. St. Patrick’s is very good for all of this.” Prior to ordination, Fr. Berner attended St. Albert High School, received a bachelor of arts from Creighton University, and a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame, and attended Moreau Seminary

Fr. Gerald Deere, who came as an associate pastor between 1981-82 retired in Council Bluffs and purchased the property directly adjacent to St. Patrick’s. The house has since been known as the Deere House. While retired, Fr. Deere continued to aid in ministries at St. Patrick’s through 1993. Fr. Kevin Cameron was also an Associate Pastor from 1987-1989. The church also built a handicap ramp in 1988 so those in wheelchairs could easily gain access to the church worship space.