DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

VOICE OF HOPE

HEART OF MERCY

HANDS OF JUSTICE

DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

HEART OF MERCY • VOICE OF HOPE • HANDS OF JUSTICE

Our Mission

We, the people of God of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in union with the Universal Church,
believe in and proclaim the presence of Jesus Christ in our world.

Our mission is to be His heart of mercy,
voice of hope, and hands of justice.

Parishes

The Diocese of Saint Cloud has 131 parishes in 16 counties throughout central Minnesota with more than 133,000 registered Catholics.

For most Catholics, their parish is where the mission of Christ is lived. Active membership in a parish provides people the opportunity to enrich their faith life through worship within a community.

Catholic Schools

Every day, Catholic schools are dedicated

to helping each and every student grow in mind, body and spirit.

Our educators and staff are focused on strengthening the same life-long values for your child that you have instilled in them as a parent. Explore the Catholic schools and see what makes
us family.

Bishop's Annual Appeal

The ministries of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are at the heart of the Church’s mission. They provide hope, education and spiritual growth to people throughout our diocese. These ministries include vocations, Catholic education, faith formation, marriage preparation, family life, pastoral planning, multicultural ministries, ministry to the divorced, and the TV Mass for the homebound.

From the Diocese

In a 6-3 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.

Read Bishop Kettler’s statement.

The Church of God is convoked in Synod. With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to question itself on synodality: a decisive theme for the life and mission of the Church.

For more information on the Synod

We are excited to witness what God has in store for His Church in the U.S. through the National Eucharistic Revival!

Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival.

See what is happening
around the diocese

View full calendar

Latest News

  • Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South SudanPope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South Sudan
    Pope Francis, who was supposed to visit Congo July 2-5 before going to South Sudan July 5-7 on an ecumenical pilgrimage of peace with the Anglican and Presbyterian leaders, released a video message July 2 to the people of both Congo and South Sudan. The post Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders…
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: July 3, 2022 - 11:52 am
  • New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese in Chicago
    The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is one of two Eastern Catholic churches that have their origins in India. The other is the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The post New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese in Chicago appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: July 3, 2022 - 11:43 am
  • Bishop says Nigerian church where massacre occurred to reopen by this fallBishop says Nigerian church where massacre occurred to reopen by this fall
    Bishop Arogundade expects St. Francis Xavier Church, site of the Pentecost slaughter of 40 people during Mass, to reopen by the fall. The post Bishop says Nigerian church where massacre occurred to reopen by this fall appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: July 1, 2022 - 9:27 pm

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Diocese of Saint Cloud TV Mass

Our diocesan televised Mass reaches nearly all households in our diocese through network programming each Sunday morning. This Mass is a wonderful opportunity for our home bound parishioners to enjoy their faith with the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Those who can’t watch the Mass on television are invited to view it online. This ministry is fully supported by donations and through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Get viewing information or watch the online TV Mass>

CONVERSATIONS ON AUDIO

Minnesota Catholic Podcast

Minnesota Catholic Podcast is a series of conversations which covers three areas of interest. The “Heart of Mercy” minute, is a series of podcasts with St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler. “Hands of Justice” is a series of podcasts featuring local speakers discussing social issues impacting Catholic culture today. And “Voices of Hope” features guests from across the globe to our own backyard, who bring with them stories of hope, inspiration and wisdom. This show is made possible through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota.

What is the Emmaus Institute?

The Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry and potential Latino/Hispanic diaconal candidates from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese. Read more>