About St. Clara · Clara City, Minnesota
St. Clara Parish in Clara City, Minnesota, is part of the Diocese of New Ulm and serves the local Catholic community through worship, sacraments, and faith formation. Mass is celebrated weekly, including a Sunday 8:00 am service, and the parish collaborates with the Archdiocese of the Twin Cities’ Faith Formation Department. The parish shares administrative and pastoral support with St. Mary in Willmar and Our Lady of the Lakes in Spicer, and its mailing address is centralized at St. Mary’s office in Willmar. The parish is led by Father Ron Huberty, who serves as pastor, and includes an associate pastor, Father Josh Bot, and staff supporting faith formation and pastoral care.
- Rector
- Father Ron Huberty
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
Why belong here
Join St. Clara Parish to participate in weekly Mass, receive the sacraments, and engage in faith formation programs for all ages. The parish offers Spanish-language Masses, baptism preparation, marriage counseling, and Reconciliation services, and supports community life through pastoral care and volunteer ministries. Families can connect with staff and fellow parishioners through the AFC Office and online resources.
Mass times at St. Clara
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before Saturday vigil Mass (or Sunday morning Mass when no vigil Mass)
- Private appointments available by contacting the priests
About Us
St. Clara Parish is part of the Diocese of New Ulm and serves the local Catholic community through worship, sacraments, and faith formation. The parish collaborates with St. Mary in Willmar and Our Lady of the Lakes in Spicer for administrative and pastoral support. The mailing address and phone are centralized at St. Mary’s office in Willmar.
Mass & Sacrament Schedule
Sunday Mass at 8:00 am. Confessions are available 7:30 am on Sunday. Daily Masses are held at St. Mary and Our Lady of the Lakes, with nursing home and assisted living Masses scheduled weekly. Funeral Masses may replace daily Masses.
Staff & Clergy
Pastor: Father Ron Huberty. Associate Pastor: Father Josh Bot. Staff includes Ann Voller (Director of Adult Faith Formation), Helaine Bolter (Director of Pastoral Care and Community Life), and Mary Nordstrom (Director of Administration).
Faith Formation
The parish is hiring a Director of Faith Formation and three site coordinators (two for St. Mary, one for St. Clara). Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Registration is available online or by contacting the AFC Office.