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Diocese of Saint Cloud

The Diocese of Saint Cloud is a Catholic diocese in Minnesota, made up of 131 parishes served by 168 priests, and home to about 116,680 Catholics (2023). It was established on 22 September 1889.

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Diocese of Saint Cloud — Catholic diocese in Minnesota

Diocese of Saint Cloud by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2023). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
116,680
Total population
600,269
Percent Catholic
19.4%
Parishes
131
Total priests
168
Diocesan priests
87
Religious priests
81
Permanent deacons
58
Area
12,255 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Saint Cloud

138 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Diocese of Saint Cloud

The Diocese of Saint Cloud comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Minnesota, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 131 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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