‘We Prune to Grow’ - Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud Announces Parish Restructuring

‘We prune to grow’ - Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud announces parish restructuring

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Monday, March 30, the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud made an announcement that many knew was coming, but few looked forward to: A plan for major parish restructuring, including mergers and closings. “The Diocese of St. Cloud has released its projected plan for a significant restructuring of parishes across central Minnesota as part of its yearlong pastoral planning initiative, All Things New: Honoring the Past and Inspiring the F…

St. Cloud Diocese announces parish mergers

ST. CLOUD — The Diocese of St. Cloud has released a proposed plan to significantly restructure Catholic parishes across Central Minnesota, consolidating 131 parish corporations into about 48 as part of a long-term effort to "improve sustainability and better serve communities." While some proposals include potential church closures, diocesan officials said those decisions will be handled separately over time. Bishop Patrick Neary will review eac…