THE PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

“Behold, I
make
all things
new.”

Revelation 21:5

THE PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

THE PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

“Behold, I make
all things new.”

“Behold, I make all things new.”

Revelation 21:5

THE PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

THE PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS

“Behold, I make
all things new.”

“Behold, I make
all things new.”

Revelation 21:5

The 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.

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP NEARY

The Vision

“I believe that this process will surely give birth to an even more dynamic diocese, reenergized and more focused on knowing Christ on the deepest level.
Together, with God’s promise, we will make all things new by honoring the past and inspiring the future.”

– Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

BISHOP PATRICK NEARY, C.S.C.

The Vision

The Vision

Vulputate enim etiam sit eget. Neque nunc, sit interdum turpis. Amet tortor massa turpis urna.

Current Reality

Current Reality

The current reality illustrates the trends that inspire the future.

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The current reality illustrates
the trends that inspire the future.

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Guiding Change
Document

Guiding Change
Document

The guiding change document is a framework to assist in moving from the current reality to what ought to be. With consultation of several groups – clergy, diocesan pastoral team, diocesan planning council – the guiding change document was created, adjusted and edited based on input and feedback from these groups.

The Guiding Principles

Diocese of Saint Cloud Planning Timeline

Diocese of Saint Cloud
Planning Timeline

 

  • 2015
  • 2018
  • 2019-20
  • 2023
  • 2023-24
  • April 2024
  • October 2024
  • July 2025
  • January 2026

Map of the Area Catholic Communities

To view information about the 29 Area Catholic Communities hover over or click on the church icons.

Prayer

for

All Things

New

Prayer for All Things New

Prayer for All Things New

Ever-present God,
just as you accompanied our biblical ancestors,
so, too, you accompanied our ancestors
who came to Central Minnesota generations ago
to begin a new life and set down
their roots of faith in our churches.
Be with us now as we, the people of the Diocese of St. Cloud,
embark on a new, uncharted journey,
heeding your call for renewal and transformation.
Send forth your gifts of
courage, compassion, trust and collaboration.
Help us discern the best ways
we can fulfill your call to missionary discipleship
with vibrant communities and effective ministries.
Open our hearts to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit
and give us the grace we need for this journey
as you make all things new.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
with the intercession of Mary, our Mother,
and St. Cloud, our patron. AMEN.

Ever-present God,
just as you accompanied our biblical ancestors,
so, too, you accompanied our ancestors
who came to Central Minnesota generations ago
to begin a new life and set down
their roots of faith in our churches.
Be with us now as we, the people of the Diocese of St. Cloud,
embark on a new, uncharted journey,
heeding your call for renewal and transformation.
Send forth your gifts of
courage, compassion, trust and collaboration.
Help us discern the best ways
we can fulfill your call to missionary discipleship
with vibrant communities and effective ministries.
Open our hearts to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit
and give us the grace we need for this journey
as you make all things new.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
with the intercession of Mary, our Mother,
and St. Cloud, our patron. AMEN.