About St. John · Morton, Minnesota
St. John is a Roman Catholic faith community in Morton, Minnesota, serving the local area near the Lower Sioux Mdewakanton Dakota Reservation. It is part of the Diocese of New Ulm and carries a missionary heritage tied to the wider parish network of southwestern Minnesota. The parish welcomes parishioners seeking sacramental life, community prayer, and outreach in a small-town setting rooted in Catholic tradition.
- Patron
- St. John
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
Why belong here
A close-knit rural parish where Catholic faith, sacramental life, and ties to the Lower Sioux community come together in the Diocese of New Ulm.
Location & Contact
St. John is located at 331 West 3rd St., Morton, MN 56270, one block north of Hwy 19 at the corner of 3rd Street. The parish phone is (507) 697-6120.
Diocesan Membership
St. John is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota.
Historical Notes
The parish has served Morton and the nearby Lower Sioux community. Father Joseph G. Esser, a decorated WWII chaplain, served here before his final assignment in Ortonville.
Mass & Sacraments
Current Mass times were not available from the sources reviewed. Parishioners should call the parish office at (507) 697-6120 for the latest schedule and sacramental preparation.