About Sts. Peter and Paul · Karlsruhe, North Dakota
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe, North Dakota, is one of two parishes under the shared administration of St. Cecilia and Sts. Peter and Paul, serving the local Catholic community with regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries. The church is located at 401 North Main St. in Karlsruhe and is part of a broader parish network that also includes St. Cecilia Church in Velva. The parish offers multiple Mass times, Confession, Adoration, and active youth and family ministries. It is a welcoming community focused on faith formation, service, and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- Sts. Peter and Paul
Why belong here
Join a community that offers vibrant youth groups, family events, and regular parish potlucks. Experience faith formation for all ages, weekly Masses in both English and Spanish, and opportunities to serve through ministries like the food pantry and meat raffle. The parish fosters spiritual growth through Adoration, Confession, and active parish life.
Mass times at Sts. Peter and Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM Karlsruhe
- Sunday 10:10 AM to 10:20 AM Velva
- Tuesday 11:40 AM to 11:50 AM Velva
- Tuesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Velva (suspended until fall)
- Wednesday 11:40 AM to 11:50 AM Velva
- Thursday 11:40 AM to 11:50 AM Velva
- Saturday 4:20 PM to 4:50 PM Velva
- 1st Saturday 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM Karlsruhe
- Any reasonable time by appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Velva
Mass and Sacraments
- Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM Karlsruhe, 10:30 AM Velva
- Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Velva
- Daily Mass: Monday–Thursday at 12:00 PM Velva, Monday 10:30 AM SVCC Velva, 1st Saturday 9:30 AM Karlsruhe
- Confession and Adoration times listed
- Sacraments offered: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders, Confirmation
Ministries and Events
- XLT Youth Group
- Family Fun Night
- Potluck in the Park
- Meat Raffle
- Velva Area Food Pantry
- Pints With The Priest
- Religious Education
- Bulletins and Cemeteries services
Community and Faith Formation
- Weekly Adoration at Velva (Wednesday 3:00–6:00 PM)
- Confession available multiple times weekly
- Spanish-language Masses offered
- Active parish life with events and outreach
- Faith formation for all ages