About St. Paul · Belle Fourche, South Dakota
St. Paul Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish serving the small community of Belle Fourche in western South Dakota, located in Butte County near the Wyoming border. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Rapid City and is administered in partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Church in nearby Spearfish, which is reflected in its diocesan listing as "Attended from Spearfish." Worship is offered Sunday through Thursday along with monthly First Saturday Masses, and the parish supports OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), faith formation for children, Eucharistic Adoration, and seasonal community events such as the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Christmas Store.
- Patron
- St. Paul the Apostle
- Rector
- Rev. Kevin Achbach
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rapid City
Why belong here
St. Paul Catholic Church offers Belle Fourche Catholics a true community of faith in the northern Black Hills region, with weekday and Sunday Mass, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and a regular confession schedule. The parish actively welcomes those preparing to enter the Catholic Church through OCIA on Wednesday evenings, supports faith formation registration for the 2025/26 year, and gathers for beloved traditions like the Rosary Rally at the Little Library and the December Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and dinner.
Mass times at St. Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 11:30 AM
- Thursday 11:30 AM
- Sunday 7:30 AM
Adoration times
- Every 3rd Monday 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM – Noon
About St. Paul Parish
St. Paul Catholic Church is a Roman Rite parish in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, in the Diocese of Rapid City. It serves Catholics in the northern Black Hills region and is pastorally linked with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Spearfish. The parish gathers for Mass on Sundays and several weekdays, supports faith formation for children and adults, and hosts seasonal community and devotional events.
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is staffed by a pastor, a parochial vicar, a permanent deacon, and two lay staff members who manage the office, programs, and Safe Environment compliance.
- Pastor: Rev. Kevin Achbach (605-642-2306 Ext 106)
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Francis Nsubuga
- Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Corey Compton
- Office Manager: Char Davis
- Program Coordinator / Safe Environment: Mary Bohllmann
Faith Formation & OCIA
Faith Formation registration is open for the 2025/26 year for children and youth, and the parish runs the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) for those preparing to enter or complete their initiation in the Catholic Church.
- OCIA — Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Faith Formation 2025/26 registration
- Safe Environment program for children and volunteers
Community Events & Devotions
Throughout the year the parish gathers for seasonal devotions and community events that bring Belle Fourche Catholics together — from a monthly Rosary Rally to the December celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a Christmas Store for children.
- Rosary Rally at the Little Library — Third Sunday of each month, 12:00 PM
- November Bake Sale — Senior Scholarship Fund
- December 6 — Christmas Store at the Rec Center, 10 AM–2 PM
- December 12 — Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Dinner (Mexican food, potluck, special skit)
- First Saturday Mass — Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr at 8:00 AM
Office, Contact & Visit
The parish office is open four days a week and can be reached by phone, fax, or email. The parish is located at 855 5th Avenue in Belle Fourche, with a separate Center/Hall line for parish events.
- Office Hours: Tue 9–2, Wed 10–2, Thu 9–2, Fri 9–2
- Rectory/Office: 605-723-3226
- Center/Hall: 605-723-3771
- Fax: 605-723-3230
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 855 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717
St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery
An associated St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery is documented in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, maintaining burial records for the parish community.