The Diocese of Saint Cloud was created in 1889. It has grown from 30,000 Catholics at its humble beginning to approximately 125,000 today. The Diocese covers approximately 12,500 square miles and spans 16 counties in Central Minnesota.
The following Bishops have faithfully served the people of the Diocese of Saint Cloud:
The Most Reverend Otto Zardetti
1889 – 1894
The Most Reverend Martin Marty, O.S.B.
1895 – 1896
The Most Reverend James Trobec
1897 – 1914
The Most Reverend Joseph F. Busch
1915 – 1953
The Most Reverend Peter W. Bartholome
1953 – 1968
The Most Reverend George H. Speltz
1968 – 1987
The Most Reverend Jerome G. Hanus, O.S.B.
1987 – 1994
The Most Reverend John F. Kinney
1995 – 2013
The Most Reverend Donald J. Kettler
2013 – 2023
The Most Reverend Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C.
2023 – Present