About Sts. Peter and Paul · Blue Earth, Minnesota
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, Minnesota, is part of a shared parish with St. John Vianney in Fairmont, under the pastoral leadership of Fr. Jeff Dobbs, who became pastor of both parishes in July 2023. The parish serves a rural community with active ministries including Adoration, Women’s Bible Study, Knights of Columbus, and outreach programs like Hope Café and St. Vincent de Paul. It offers multiple weekend Masses and Confessions, with services in English and a strong emphasis on liturgical and faith formation life. The parish is staffed by a dedicated team including a permanent deacon, finance manager, liturgy director, and maintenance technician.
- Patron
- Sts. Peter and Paul
- Rector
- Fr. Jeff Dobbs
- Diocese
- Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Why belong here
Join a parish deeply rooted in community and service, where ministries like Adoration, Women’s Bible Study, and Hope Café offer spiritual growth and fellowship. Active parishioners support liturgical life, youth and adult faith formation, and outreach to those in need — all grounded in a welcoming, Christ-centered mission.
Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:45pm (St. John Vianney)
- Sunday 7:45am (St. John Vianney)
- Sunday 9:30am (SS. Peter & Paul)
Adoration times
- Sunday evening
- Monday through Friday throughout the day
About SJV
Fr. Jeff Dobbs, pastor since July 2023, previously served in Fulda, Curie, Westbrook clusters and was Director of Spiritual Formation at IHM Seminary in Winona. Fr. Tim Welch, ordained in 2025, is his first assignment. Deacon Steve Landsteiner, ordained in 2020, is a lifelong parishioner and co-founder of Fairmont Area Catholic Radio.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Adoration, Women’s Bible Study, Knights of Columbus, Hope Café, and St. Vincent de Paul. Adoration is available Sunday evening and daily Monday–Friday. Women’s Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 12:10pm in Holy Family Hall.
- Adoration
- Women’s Bible Study
- Knights of Columbus
- Hope Café
- Hope Shop
- St. Vincent de Paul
Worship & Services
Weekend Masses are held at St. John Vianney (Fairmont) and SS. Peter & Paul (Blue Earth). Confessions are available before Masses. Adoration is available Sunday evening and daily Monday–Friday. Liturgical and adult faith formation is led by Diane Larson, a 40-year parishioner and former dental hygienist.
- Mass Times
- Confession Times
- Adoration Times
- Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation
Staff & Leadership
The parish is staffed by a dedicated team including Lisa Hady (Administrative Finance Manager), Diane Larson (Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation), Joe Maidl (Maintenance Technician), and Deacon Steve Landsteiner. The Finance Council and Pastoral Council provide guidance and support to the pastor.
- Lisa Hady
- Diane Larson
- Joe Maidl
- Deacon Steve Landsteiner
- Finance Council
- Pastoral Council
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Jeff Dobbs2023-present
Appointed pastor of both St. John Vianney (Fairmont) and Sts. Peter & Paul (Blue Earth) on July 1, 2023. Previously served in Fulda, Curie, Westbrook clusters and was Director of Spiritual Formation at IHM Seminary in Winona.