DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

HEART OF MERCY

VOICE OF HOPE

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 123,475 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.

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 and the TV Mass for the homebound.

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From the Diocese

The All Things New plan gives us the opportunity to reflect on the heritage, wisdom and traditions of faith that have grounded us while simultaneously acknowledging the demographic and cultural changes of today.

Latest News

Totus Tuus summer program deepens relationships with Christ for kids, and leaders too

Totus Tuus, which means, “Totally Yours,” is a week-long summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness and Eucharistic worship. Read more.

Intención de oración del Papa León para el mes de julio: Para que aprendamos cada vez más a discernir

La intención de oración del Papa León XIV para el mes de julio es por el crecimiento en la formación en el discernimiento. The post Intención de oración del Papa Read more.

‘Sisters Speak Out:’ A prayer and public witness for immigrants and a just economy

On June 24, as the Senate debated Trump’s massive reconciliation bill, over 200 sisters and their allies, representing fifty-six women religious congregations, gathered on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Read more.

A story of grace: Headstone marks orphan graves in old parish cemetery

A pair of first cousins — David Marthaler, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Bob Simon, from St. Joseph, Minnesota — are about to finish part of the puzzle of their Read more.

San Bernardino Diocese suspends Mass obligation for those with ‘genuine fear’ of ICE raids

Amid concern over immigration enforcement raids in the area, the bishop of San Bernardino on July 8 issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the faithful Read more.

YOU BELONG HERE

Young Adult Ministry

To support single and married young adults to live the Gospel message through a life of prayer, study, community, and service.

Find out more.

PROVIDING SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP

Mental Health Ministry

The role of a mental health ministry team is to provide spiritual companionship, to listen and enter into relationships; provide spiritual and practical support and resources; and provide educational opportunities for mental health awareness to the parish and community.

Mental health ministry is not about solving someone’s problems, but rather listening and accompanying individuals on their journey.

Check out the resources for help.

“Whoever suffers mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness, and has an inalienable right to be considered a person and treated as such.”

– St. Pope John Paul II

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St. Cloud Diocese 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>

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>