Offices

The Administrative offices provide multiple services to the public at a community, parish, and individual level. These services include: Providing support for parishes and individuals with problem solving, clarifying, and implementing policies and procedures within the diocese Refering calls for services and information from the larger community to the appropriate agency or office Compiling reports…

Catholic Education Ministries, the catechetical office of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, assists Catholic schools and parishes in the faith formation of all from the beginning of life to the end of life. Catholic Education Ministries provides ongoing opportunities for faith formation of parish catechetical leaders and others, striving to bring faith to life and…

The Office of Communications of the Diocese of Saint Cloud provides current information about the life of the church in the 16-county diocese. It also promotes collaboration through effective communication tools and strategies and participates in the Church’s mission of evangelization by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Office of Communications serves as…

The Diaconate, restored as a permanent order of ministry by the Second Vatican Council as part of its renewed vision of the church, brings back to the church the full complement of active Apostolic ministries. In communion with the bishop and priests, the deacon is ordained to function in all three areas of church life:…

The Development Office of the Diocese of Saint Cloud manages the Annual Diocesan Appeal, the fundraiser that supports the ministries of the diocese.

Health in the Christian perspective means wholeness — not only physical and emotional, but also spiritual and social. Health has to do with more than strictly medical concerns. The restoration of health and the maintenance of good health are not solely the responsibility of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. We bear a responsibility in…

Serving the diocesan offices in the areas of employment issues, human relations, labor laws, and payroll, and providing Human Resources consultation to parish priests.

The Office of Marriage and Family (OMF) of the Diocese of Saint Cloud is partially funded by the Annual Diocesan Appeal. The office works to strengthen families, promote the dignity of each person and proclaim Christ to the world. We provide ministries in the areas of: Family Support/Sexuality: Parenting Support, Chastity Education Marriage Ministry: Marriage…

The Saint Cloud Mission Office carries the primary responsibility for promotion of the global outreach of the Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud. The staff considers their role to be bridge-builders between our diocesan church and communities of faith throughout the world. Our role at the Mission Office is proactive as we strive to help everyone see the…

The Diocese of Saint Cloud warmly embraces the multicultural diversity of the Church. We partner with several multicultural groups to provide ministries to people of all cultural backgrounds.

The vision of the Diocese of Saint Cloud is to have communities that are vibrant centers of parish life, providing Sunday liturgy, faith formation and spiritual development, active lay involvement, strong pastoral leadership and financial stability. The Diocesan Planning Office along with the Planning Council assists the Bishop and the Diocese in their efforts to…

The Office of Social Concerns is managed through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Cloud. The office promotes Catholic social teaching which Catholic Charities is founded upon – teachings like the inherent dignity of all people, care for God’s creation, and the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable. The office encourages the Catholic community…

Christian stewards recognize that everything we are and everything we have truly belongs to God. Through our baptism, we are all given gifts. God expects us to use these gifts and to share them with others. If we truly believe this, we can’t help but respond with profound gratitude. This gratitude is expressed in the…

The Visitor is the official newspaper for the Diocese of Saint Cloud.

The Tribunal Office of the Diocese of Saint Cloud exists largely to help those who are divorced (and with a possible remarriage) who now seek a clarification of their status in the Church. The Church attempts always to be as sensitive and understanding as possible to the people who are in search of  healing.

Each of us have a  personal call from God to be his servant.  God has a specific plan for each one of us to make us the happiest and greatest person we could ever be. As members of the Catholic Church, we understand that God’s plan is a mystery that is always unfolding in front…

The Office of Worship assists the diocesan bishop in carrying out his function as promoter and guardian of the liturgical life of this diocese. This office assists the people of the Diocese of Saint Cloud in liturgical formation by deepening their understanding of the liturgy and helping them to implement the vision of the Constitution…