About St. George · Hartford, South Dakota
St. George Catholic Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Hartford, South Dakota, just west of Sioux Falls. Founded in 1882 and now part of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, the parish is served from the Our Lady of Victory Pastorate and currently ministers to a growing and thriving community from its church at 408 S. Western Avenue. Worship is offered seven days a week, including a Sunday morning Mass at 9:00 AM, with weekday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and regular confession times.
- Established
- 1882
- Patron
- St. George
- Rector
- Reverend Cesar Valencia, PES
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux Falls
Why belong here
St. George is a welcoming, growing parish community just west of Sioux Falls with Mass offered every day of the week, including a 5:00 PM Saturday vigil and 9:00 AM Sunday Mass, plus weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The parish also offers generous Sacramental opportunities — three weekly confession slots (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) and Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday evenings — making it easy to deepen prayer life. As part of the Our Lady of Victory Pastorate, it pairs small-town warmth with the resources of a larger Catholic family.
Mass times at St. George
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 4:45 PM
- Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- First Saturday before/after Mass
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
About St. George Parish
Welcome to Saint George Parish of Hartford, located just west of Sioux Falls, SD. Our growing and thriving parish family exists to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ and His Church. Saint George Parish was founded in 1882, and the current building was erected in 2010. We hope you will join us for Holy Mass or another parish activity.
- Founded in 1882
- Current church erected in 2010
- Located just west of Sioux Falls, SD
Pastoral Staff
The parish is currently served by priests who belong to the Priestly Society of the Emmanuel (PES), drawn together with neighboring parishes in the Our Lady of Victory Pastorate.
- Reverend Cesar Valencia, PES — Pastor
- Reverend Mario Castagnola, PES — Parochial Vicar
Our Lady of Victory Pastorate
St. George Parish is part of the Our Lady of Victory Pastorate, sharing pastoral coverage with nearby parishes in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.
- Located within the Diocese of Sioux Falls
- Grouped in the Our Lady of Victory Pastorate
Visit and Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office during weekday business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Address: 408 S. Western Avenue, P.O. Box 577, Hartford, SD 57033
- Phone: 605-528-3902
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stgeorgehartford.com
- Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM