St. Cloud Catholic
A Dynamic Community of Catholics in Central Minnesota

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Our Mission:
Make this the best place to raise a Catholic family.

Renewal begins in the home.

At the heart of central Minnesota stands a legacy of faith built on courage, sacrifice, vision, and community. The Diocese of Saint Cloud was shaped in large part by the missionary zeal of Francis Xavier Pierz, a priest who believed deeply that this land could become a place where Catholic families would flourish. He invited settlers not only with promises of fertile soil, but with something greater—that here, their spiritual needs would be cared for, their children formed in the faith, and their communities rooted in Christ.

Today, we find ourselves in a moment of challenge. Through efforts like the All Things New initiative, many parishes have closed or been restructured, and the landscape of Catholic life has changed. Yet the mission has not. If anything, it calls us forward with renewed urgency.

St. Cloud Catholic exists to answer that call.

We believe that the same spirit that animated Fr. Pierz still lives here—that this can once again be the best place to raise a Catholic family. Not by returning to the past, but by rebuilding strong, faithful communities for the future: vibrant parishes, intentional families, and a culture centered on truth, beauty, and goodness.

This is not the end of a story. It is the beginning of a renewal.

Together, we are reclaiming the vision—so that every family can once again find here what Fr. Pierz promised: a home where faith is alive, supported, and passed on for generations.

Events

 

Summer ‘26

Sports Extravaganza!

This is a more structured event for children entering 1st grade through entering 5th grade. Kids are coached by Ryan Parsons and volunteer parent coaches in a specific sport (see below) for the first 45 minutes, and then play that sports game for the remaining 45 minutes. Kids should bring appropriate shoes, water, and a great attitude! Each session begins at 9:30AM at Northland Park in St. Joseph, MN (directions here). All abilities welcomed!

What to bring: Water bottle, and any sports-related equipment (glove, ball, bat, soccer ball, etc.)

  • June 9th — Baseball (not T-Ball, coaches pitch for game)

  • June 16th — Baseball (not T-Ball, coaches pitch for game)

  • June 23rd — Soccer

  • June 30th — Soccer

  • July 7th — Track and Field, Capture the Flag

  • July 14th — Capture the Flag and Kickball

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Sports Extravaganza Registration (It is free, but we do need you to register for safety and so we can plan games accordingly)

Summer ‘26

Park Pray and Play

Let’s get great families around great families! Park Pray and Play is a relaxed park play-date for families with kids P-5th grade. Each week we venture to a different park around the Diocese to meet new families and their children. Prayer and opening activity at 9:30AM, so come for as long or as little as you’d like! We’d love to see you there!

  • June 18th — Lake George (directions)

  • June 25th — Royalton Middle/High School Park, south of stadium (directions)

  • July 2nd — Holdingford Schools Playground (directions)

  • July 9th —Alexander Park, Cold Spring (directions)

  • July 16th — Klinefelter Park, St. Joseph (directions)

  • July 23rd — TBD

  • July 30th — TBD

  • August 6th — TBD

Fall ‘26

Couples SURVIVOR

Details forthcoming.

Fall/Winter ‘26/’27

Homeschool Gym Extravaganza

Details forthcoming.

Get in touch

We’re a family of eight trying to make this diocese the best place to raise a Catholic family — and we’d love for you to join the mission! If you’d like to get in touch, please feel free to email us at StCloudCatholic@gmail.com.