About St. Augustine · South Saint Paul, Minnesota
St. Augustine Oratory is a traditional Roman Catholic parish in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving both English and Tridentine Mass communities. It operates as an oratory under the larger parish of Holy Trinity, sharing facilities and clergy. The parish offers seven weekend Masses, including Tridentine Masses, and maintains a strong emphasis on traditional liturgy, ad orientem celebration, and the use of communion rails. It also houses a fully functioning Catholic school and provides a range of ministries and sacramental services.
- Established
- 1896
- Patron
- Saint Augustine
- Rector
- Fr. John Paul Echert
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers both English and Tridentine Masses, with a strong emphasis on traditional liturgy and sacramental life. Engage in vibrant ministries like Divine Mercy Cenacle and Holy Face of Jesus Devotion Group, and participate in perpetual adoration and weekday Masses. The parish also supports a thriving Catholic school and offers a welcoming community for families and individuals seeking spiritual growth.
Mass times at St. Augustine
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- Perpetual: Open 24/7 (closed during Sunday Masses and certain Holy Days)
- Sunday: 12:00AM - 7:00AM | 1:00PM - 11:59PM
History
St. Augustine Church was incorporated in 1896 and suffered a devastating fire in 1923. It reopened in 1924. In 2010, it was formally merged with Holy Trinity Church, and in 2023, Archbishop Hebda officially designated it as an Oratory under canon law. Holy Trinity Church was incorporated in 1917, with its first resident pastor assigned in 1940. The two campuses are now unified under one parish structure.
Ministries
The parish offers ministries such as the Divine Mercy Cenacle and the Holy Face of Jesus Devotion Group, providing opportunities for prayer, meditation, and community fellowship.
- Divine Mercy Cenacle
- Holy Face of Jesus Devotion Group