About St. Philip · Litchfield, Minnesota
St. Philip Parish in Litchfield, Minnesota, is part of the Shepherd of Souls Area Faith Community, formed in 2013 to unite several local churches under a shared mission. The parish, which merged with St. Gertrude in 2017, serves as a spiritual home for families and individuals seeking community, faith formation, and sacramental life. It offers Mass in English and Spanish, active ministries, and welcomes newcomers through its registration process and pastoral outreach.
- Established
- 2013
- Patron
- St. Philip
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
Why belong here
Join a community dedicated to proclaiming Jesus Christ as the center of life, serving others, sharing faith, and celebrating sacraments. Experience warmth, fellowship, and spiritual growth through Mass, ministries, and outreach programs designed for all ages.
Mass times at St. Philip
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:15 PM at St. Philip, Litchfield or by appointment
Our Mission
Our Mission is to proclaim and celebrate Jesus Christ as the center of our lives and to make disciples for Jesus through building community, serving our Brothers and Sisters, sharing our faith and celebrating sacraments.
Area Faith Community
The Shepherd of Souls Area Faith Community was established on November 8, 2013, uniting St. Philip, St. Gertrude, Our Lady of Manannah, and St. John’s Catholic Church of Darwin. St. Anthony of Watkins joined on July 1, 2023.
Sacraments
Sacraments serve as touchstones in our journey of faith, moments where we celebrate God’s constant desire to reach us where we are and be present in our lives.
Faith Formation
Offered through programs like Totus Tuus and FORMED.ORG for all ages, with Confirmation and Adult Formation (OCIA) available.