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.

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  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.

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Find out more about the
2025 Jubilee:
Pilgrims of Hope

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“Together may we be pilgrims of hope in these challenging times, a voice for the silenced and a refuge for the vulnerable.”

– Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

 

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around the diocese

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Latest News

Obituary: Father Albert Holmes

A graveside service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, with Father Michael Kellogg as celebrant at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The Read more.

Photos: Blessing of holy oils
Photos: Blessing of holy oils

Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud April 10 for the annual Chrism Mass. The post Photos: Read more.

Holy Week and Easter Masses interpreted for deaf and hard of hearing

Interpreted Holy Week and Easter Masses are scheduled at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. The post Holy Week and Easter Masses interpreted for deaf and hard of hearing appeared Read more.

Holy Week and Easter services and retreats 2025

Join the religious communities and others in the diocese for Holy Week and Easter services. The post Holy Week and Easter services and retreats 2025 appeared first on The Central Read more.

Obituary: Benedictine Father Donald Francis Talafous

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Saint John’s Abbey and University Church, with interment in the abbey cemetery. The post Obituary: Read more.

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Young Adult Ministry

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

 

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>