About St. Peter · Cameron, Wisconsin
St. Peter Parish in Cameron, Wisconsin, is a Catholic community rooted in over a century of faith and service. Originally established as a mission in 1908, it became a full parish in 1959 and later received permission to build a new church in 1998, which was dedicated in 2000. The parish has grown from 60 families in 1968 to 220 by 2004, reflecting its enduring role in the local Catholic life. It is part of the Diocese of Superior and serves under the pastoral care of clergy from Barron, with a strong emphasis on worship, community, and sacramental life.
- Established
- 1908
- Patron
- St. Peter
- Diocese
- Diocese of Superior
Why belong here
St. Peter Parish offers a vibrant community of faith through regular Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and active ministries. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in sacramental life, volunteer opportunities, and fellowship events that foster spiritual growth and connection. The parish provides a welcoming environment for families and individuals seeking a strong Catholic presence in Cameron.
Mass times at St. Peter
Weekly Mass schedule
Parish History
From the beginning, Cameron Catholics have taken an active role in building and maintaining their faith community. Fr. Joseph Dole, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Dobie, served Catholics until the early 1900s. The mission of St. Peter was incorporated in 1908 and served by priests from Rice Lake. A reorganization in the Superior Diocese in 1912 established St. Boniface in Chetek as a principal parish with St. Joseph in Barron and St. Peter as missions. They were served by a series of Benedictine Fathers from Lisle, Il. Barron detached from St. Boniface in 1941 to establish their own parish. Cameron remained as a mission of Chetek until 1955, when it was transferred to Barron. In 1959, Fr. William Olszewski and Alphonse Zoltowski, from Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Weyerhaeuser oversaw the transition of St. Peter from a mission to parish. In 1976, after Fr. John Miller retired as pastor, the pastor served St. Peter from St. Joseph in Barron. In 1994 the two parishes were clustered with Chetek and served by the priest residing in Barron. In 1998, permission was granted for St. Peter Parish to build a new church. Fr. Gerard Willger guided the project. The new church was dedicated on July 2, 2000, following an official closing of the original church. The number of parish families had increased from 60 in 1968 to 220 in 2004.
Patron Saint
St. Peter is the patron saint of the parish. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, is celebrated on June 29.