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We are glad you are here!
We welcome you to St. Benedict Catholic Parish. We hope you find warmth and hospitality here.
As you browse through our website, you will become more familiar with what St. Benedict Parish has to offer.
As you become more acquainted with us, you may find an area in which to share time and talent with us.
Virtual Tour of St. Benedict Parish
The success of our parish depends on the work and cooperation of all of us. Decorah is a growing community and so are we.
St. Benedict Parish is presently serving over 950 families.
To donate to, and support the parish, please see the "Donate" tab on the menu bar or "Support Us" that's lower down on this page.
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Year of Prayer - Eucharistic REvival (REsources)
- Bible Study (Gospel of John)
- Formed.org
- Year of Prayer Newsletters
- Prayer Apps
- Eucharistic Revival
- Personal Prayer Gameplan
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Links
- October #1 - Why Pray?
- October #2 - What is Prayer?
- November #1 - I pray all day, why stop to pray?
- November #2 - How Do I Pray Well?
- December #1 - How to Hear God's Voice in Prayer
- December #2 - I struggle prayer. I get distracted easily. What should I do?
- January #1 - What's the most important thing about prayer (maybe)?
- February #1 - What should I think and say in prayer?
- February #2 - 1% Challenge for Lent!
- March #1 - What to Do With Distractions?
- March #2 - Finding Time for Prayer
- April #1 - How can prayer help me to heal?
- April #2 - Practical Prayer Help
- June #1 - Converting Daily Life into Prayer
- June #2 - When I Don't Feel Anything in Prayer
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Need help forming a prayer plan?
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- WedFri 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- 1st Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN When St. Benedict School is in session
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 9:00 AM
- Saturday: 4:30 PM
Other times by appointment.
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Our History
Construction of the first St. Benedict Church at 512 East Broadway took place in 1864, with Rev. Clement Lowery supervising the project. The stones for the church were hauled from McGregor by area farmers, a distance of fifty miles. The completed cost of the church the church $7,000. The land for the parish cemetery was also purchased under the direction of Father Lowery.
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Today's Readings
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