About St. Louis · Dorchester, Wisconsin
St. Louis Parish in Dorchester, Wisconsin, is part of the larger St. Bernard and St. Louis Catholic Churches community in Abbotsford. It is led by Pastor Fr. Amir, a priest from the Diocese of Sivagangai, India, who was ordained in 2010 and previously served in multiple parishes and roles in Wisconsin and Peru. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, hosts adoration, and emphasizes family prayer through the Rosary and community outreach. It also runs a food pantry ministry to address local food insecurity.
- Rector
- Fr. Amir (Arockia Amirtha Raj Stanislaus)
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
Why belong here
Join a parish that values family prayer through the Rosary, supports the sick and elderly, and offers community outreach like the food pantry. The parish also emphasizes faith formation and welcomes all who seek to build the Kingdom of God together.
Mass times at St. Louis
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- Wednesday 7:30pm – St. Bernard (español)
- Friday 8am – St. Bernard (First Friday Adoration 24-hour, until 8am Saturday)
Welcome from the Pastor
Fr. Amir, the current pastor, introduces himself and his background, including his ordination in 2010, his service in various parishes, and his missionary spirit. He emphasizes promoting the Rosary and family prayer, and plans to visit homes to pray with parishioners.
Ministries
The parish runs a food pantry ministry, Rosary promotion, home visitation (Travelling Mary), and support for the sick and elderly. Fr. Amir also plans to start similar initiatives in the parish.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Tim Oudenhoven
Predecessor; did a lot for the parishes
- Father Keith Kitzhaber
Supports current pastor