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

Bishop Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C.

10th bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud

Solemn Vespers

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Episcopal Ordination

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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.

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 we enter the season of Lent, we recall that it is a time of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, His death on the cross and resurrection.

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Read about process of listening and consultation that was conducted in the diocese and around the world and view the local, regional and national reports prepared so far.

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The diocese’s Eucharistic Revival initiative is hosting “BREAD Talks” in each of the diocese’s five deaneries, each at a different brewery.

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See what is happening
around the diocese

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Latest News

La confesión y las indulgencias expresan y refuerzan la comunión, según oradores

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AI and the meaning of life: Tech industry turns to religious leaders

Father Larrey, a native of Mountain View, California, and author of two books on the rise of AI, reflected on how society should engage with AI as it becomes increasingly… Read more.

Catholics must have a ‘real heart’ to accompany people with gender dysphoria, says Notre Dame expert

Abigail Favale, a professor of the practice, stressed the need for "accompaniment" with those struggling with gender issues. The post Catholics must have a ‘real heart’ to accompany people with… Read more.

En la frontera de México y EE.UU., defensores de migrantes que buscan asilo hacen un llamado a la acción

El 21 de marzo, líderes de organizaciones pro migrantes -- como Kino Border Initiative, Jesuit Conference Office of Justice and Ecology, Jesuit Refugee Service y Ignatian Solidarity Network -- participaron… Read more.

At U.S.-Mexico border, migrants’ advocates call for action on U.S. asylum policy

On March 21, leaders of pro-migrant organizations in the U.S., including Kino Border Initiative, Jesuit Refugee Service and the Ignatian Solidarity Network, participated in the 'We Say Welcome' bilingual gathering… Read more.

AVAILABLE ON CABLE, NURSING HOMES AND LOCAL RADIO STATIONS

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>