Diocese of St Cloud

Help Bishop Kettler build the Body of Christ in the Diocese of St. Cloud

Your generosity toward the Bishop’s Annual Appeal

upholds the mission of the Diocese of St. Cloud by

supporting the following ministries:

 

Direct Distributions to assist costs of faith formation:  Approximately 1/5th of the appeal’s earnings are distributed each year to parishes and Catholic schools in support of youth faith formation.

Catholic Education Ministries: Technical and professional support for Catholic schools; training for catechists; Safe Environment Training; youth retreats.

Office of Marriage & Family:  Marriage preparation, Men’s Conference, Women’s Conference, Natural Family Planning, Respect Life, 40 Days for Life.

Tribunal Office:  Assistance for divorced Catholics, clarification of their status in the Church including annulments and support for healing.

Multicultural Ministries:  Outreach to other cultures, bringing newcomers into full communion of faith.

Office of Worship:  Provides TV Mass; assists Bishop in carrying out his function as promoter and guardian of the liturgical life of our diocese.

Vocation Office: Tuition and support for seminarian students, and help for those discerning a religious vocation.

Communications/The Visitor:  Timely and transparent information, distribution of The Visitor and sharing the good news of our diocese.

Diaconate Office:  Formation and support for deacons and their families as they serve the lord in the diaconate ministry.

Stewardship & Development Office:  Resources for parish stewardship committees, assistance for Bishop’s Annual Appeal, and support for TEC and REC programs.