About St. Francis de Sales · Saint Paul, Minnesota
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a parish established in 1884 dedicated to providing a home for the faithful to experience a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. The parish serves a diverse community through worship, sacraments, and outreach ministries, including a strong Hispanic ministry. It offers multiple Masses in English and Spanish, daily Adoration, and regular opportunities for spiritual growth through groups like Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae and Chavos. The church is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis and is known for its devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- Established
- 1884
- Patron
- St. Francis de Sales
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
Why belong here
Join a community that invites you to worship, follow, and share Jesus with others through personal encounters with Christ. Experience faith formation through groups like Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae and Chavos, which focus on prayer, the Rosary, and living out the Theology of the Body. The parish also offers bilingual Masses, Adoration, and a strong Hispanic ministry to support all members of the community.
Mass times at St. Francis de Sales
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM to 5:50 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM
- Friday: 8:30 AM
- Saturday: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Adoration times
- Sunday: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Monday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Our Parish
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is dedicated to providing a home for the faithful to experience a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and, by God's grace and with Mary, to worship, follow, and share Jesus with others.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including a strong Hispanic ministry, Young Adult Groups (Chavos and Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae), Adoration, and Faith Formation.
- Hispanic Ministry
- Young Adult Groups (Chavos, Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae)
- Adoration Ministry
- Faith Formation
- Sacramental Ministry
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments, including Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- Eucharist (Mass)
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Young Adult Groups
The parish hosts two collaborative young adult groups: Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae and Chavos. Both groups focus on prayer, the Rosary, and living out the Theology of the Body.
- Fratelli Tre Ecclesiae: Every second and third Saturday of the month
- Chavos: Twice a month for Rosary, discussions, meals, and activities