About St. John the Baptist · Bluffton, Minnesota
St. John the Baptist parish in Bluffton, Minnesota is part of the Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community (ACC), which serves multiple parishes across central Minnesota. The parish offers weekly Masses and various ministries focused on faith formation, community service, and sacramental preparation. It emphasizes family-centered faith education and connects parishioners to broader diocesan resources.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Fr. JC Duncan
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Cloud
Why belong here
The parish offers vibrant ministries including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for young children, Confirmation preparation, and Marriage Preparation. It also provides resources for Christian Initiation and supports families through sacramental formation. Parishioners are encouraged to deepen their faith through community service and participation in weekly Masses.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday By Appointment
- Tuesday By Appointment
- Wednesday By Appointment
- Thursday 5:30—6:45 PM
- Friday By Appointment
- Saturday 3:00—3:45 PM
Sacraments
Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community desires to equip and empower her parishioners to be missionary disciples. Part of this discipleship process is within the context of reception of the sacraments.
- Christian Initiation
- Baptism Preparation
- First Reconciliation and Communion
- Confirmation Catechesis
- Marriage Preparation
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by Fr. JC Duncan as Pastor, with additional clergy including Fr. Greg Sauer and Dcn. John Wolak.
- Fr. JC Duncan
- Fr. Greg Sauer
- Dcn. John Wolak
- Dcn. Bob Shaffer