About St. Joseph (Holyland Catholic Parish) · Saint Cloud, Wisconsin
St. Joseph (Holyland Catholic Parish) in Saint Cloud, Wisconsin, is part of the larger Our Lady of the Holyland Parish, a unified community of five churches serving the Holyland region. Originally founded in 1841 as St. John the Baptist Parish, the area evolved through several parish mergers and reorganizations, culminating in the 2010 reunification of three parishes into St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, which later became Our Lady of the Holyland. Today, the parish is served by Capuchin Franciscan friars and offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and services across multiple locations. The parish welcomes all, emphasizing love, community, and discipleship.
- Established
- 1841
- Patron
- St. Nicholas
- Rector
- Fr. Paul Koenig, OFM Capuchin
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Why belong here
Join a community that welcomes all, rooted in love and faith. Experience vibrant ministries, sacramental life, and a strong sense of belonging across five churches. Whether you’re new or longtime, you’re invited to grow in discipleship and serve alongside fellow parishioners in the Holyland.
Mass times at St. Joseph (Holyland Catholic Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday — 3:45 p.m. — Holy Cross
History
In 1841, Fr. Caspar Rehrl and German immigrant families founded St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnsburg. Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish was established in 1849 in Marytown. That same year, Fr. Rehrl built a log chapel under St. Nicholas’ patronage to serve German farmers in Mount Calvary, later renamed Holy Cross. St. Claudius (later St. Cloud) and St. Joseph were established in 1857. The three communities were reunited in 2010 as St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, which became Our Lady of the Holyland Parish. The Capuchin Franciscan friars have served the Holyland since 1857.
Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Fr. Paul Koenig, OFM Capuchin, as pastor, and Fr. Baudry Metangmo, OFM Capuchin, as sacramental minister. Parish secretaries, religious educators, and pastoral care ministers support the community’s spiritual and administrative needs.