About St. Joseph Oratory · Clements, Minnesota
St. Joseph Oratory (also known as St. Joseph Parish) is a Roman Catholic parish serving Clements and the surrounding rural community in Redwood County, Minnesota. Rooted in the faith of immigrant farm families of southwestern Minnesota, it has long been a spiritual home for generations of parishioners. The parish is part of the Diocese of New Ulm and maintains a church cemetery that remains an important part of the community's Catholic life.
- Patron
- Saint Joseph
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
Parish Identity
St. Joseph in Clements is a rural Catholic parish in the Diocese of New Ulm. It has served generations of farm families and remains a faith anchor for the small community.
Known Pastoral Leadership
Verified clergy assignments connected to the parish include:
- Fr. Charles Stark — pastor from 1971 to 1986
- Fr. Mark Mallak — officiated at a parish funeral in 2011
Community and Cemetery
The parish is closely tied to the local Catholic cemetery, which continues to serve parishioners and their families.