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

As you journey through this Lenten season, here are some resources and opportunities to enrich your Lenten experience.

View the resources.

The diocese is working to keep you informed on the most udpated information of how the coronavirus has impacted the diocese with statements and resources.

Visit Coronavirus Updates and Spiritual Resources for Prayer and Engagement

As Lent begins, this retreat/Bible study will have five presenters who will facilitate reflection opportunities on the Sunday Gospels of the Lenten season.

For more information visit the 2021 Men’s Conference event page.


See what is happening
around the diocese

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Latest News

  • Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respectPope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect
    In a low-key meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite Muslims in Iraq, spent 45 minutes speaking privately. The post Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: March 6, 2021 - 2:29 pm
  • Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identifiedRemains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified
    A U.S. government forensic team announced March 4 it has identified the remains of Father Emil Kapaun, a candidate for sainthood, who was an Army chaplain and died in a Chinese prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War. The post Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified appeared…
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: March 6, 2021 - 10:41 am
  • St. Joseph’s Day can have its cake — and meat with it tooSt. Joseph’s Day can have its cake — and meat with it too
    When St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday in Lent, as it does about every seven years, U.S. bishops often give dispensation for Catholics in their dioceses allowing them to eat meat on this day, this year St. Joseph's Day, on Friday, March 19. The post St. Joseph’s Day can…
    Source: The Central Minnesota Catholic | Published: March 6, 2021 - 10:23 am

     
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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.

Family Together
Being the Domestic Church

“Becoming Eucharist: Mealtime Table Talk for Families,” the newest resource from Catholic Education Ministries, offers family reflection questions based on the Lectionary readings for each Sunday of the month in both Spanish and English. You can access it at https://familytogether.stcdio.org, where you also can download a monthly, printable PDF edition. This is a great formational resource for families without adding more to their already full plates.

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>