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.

From the Diocese

All are invited to become pilgrims with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through the Diocese of Saint Cloud in the Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage, whether for one block or 10 miles.

To see the route and for more information.

Starting in November 2023 Bishop Neary will have monthly visits for the Area Catholic Communities (ACCs), in groups of 3-4 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. During this visit each ACC will give a short presentation.

View the summaries and presentation information for the pastoral visits.

In light of the National Eucharistic Revival, St. Cloud Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., was moved by the Holy Spirit to write his very first pastoral letter, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

Read Bishop Neary’s Pastoral Letter

See what is happening
around the diocese

Latest News

An up-to-date list of this year’s parish festivals. The post Parish Festivals 2024 appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic. Read more.

Photos of the week April 26, 2024

Photos featured this week include French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, formally taking possession of his titular church, the Church of St. Benedict Outside St. Paul's Read more.

Top Vatican cardinal says Pope Francis’ reforms will continue

The reform projects launched by Pope Francis -- reforming not just institutions like the Roman Curia, but attitudes and pastoral approaches -- will not be reversed, even though some may Read more.

Silent retreat is healing and can be encounter with God’s love, say retreatants

Pacem in Terris retreat center in Isanti in the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, hosts almost 1,200 retreatants every year in 19 hermitages on 240 acres. The post Silent retreat Read more.

Cardenal: La vocación es una llamada a la felicidad; el camino correcto se discierne en la oración

En su nivel más básico, la vocación es un llamado a la felicidad, dijo el cardenal coreano Lazarus You Heung-sik, prefecto del Dicasterio para el Clero. The post Cardenal: La Read more.

YOU BELONG HERE

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>