About St. Bernard · Abbotsford, Wisconsin
St. Bernard Parish in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, is a vibrant Catholic community led by Pastor Father Amir, a priest from the Diocese of Sivagangai, India. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, features a strong emphasis on family prayer through the Rosary, and supports outreach ministries including a food pantry and home visits. It also serves alongside St. Louis Parish in Dorchester, sharing resources and pastoral care. The parish encourages active participation in faith formation, youth ministry, and sacramental life, welcoming new members to join its mission of building God’s Kingdom.
- Rector
- Fr. Amir (Arockia Amirtha Raj Stanislaus)
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
Why belong here
Join a parish that values family prayer through the Rosary, offers compassionate pastoral care to the sick and elderly, and runs a food pantry to address community needs. Active ministries include youth programs, religious education, and outreach to those in need — all rooted in a spirit of service and faith formation.
Mass times at St. Bernard
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- First Friday Adoration: 24-hour, until 8am Saturday
Welcome from Father Amir
Father Amir, the current pastor, warmly welcomes new parishioners and shares his background, including his ordination in 2010, service in multiple parishes, and his devotion to the Rosary. He expresses gratitude to his predecessor, Father Tim Oudenhoven, and hopes to continue his legacy with the support of Father Keith Kitzhaber.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including a food pantry, Rosary promotion, home visits, youth ministry, and religious education. Father Amir encourages parishioners to participate in building the Kingdom of God together.
- Food Pantry
- Rosary Ministry
- Home Visitation (Travelling Mary)
- Youth Ministry
- Religious Education
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Tim Oudenhoven
Predecessor; did significant work at the parish
- Father Keith Kitzhaber
Supports current pastor