St. Francis of Assisi

What St. Francis of Assisi does

St. Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic parish located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving the southeast portion of Olmsted County. The parish was founded in 1939 (the first Fall Festival was held that year) and operates under the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. It administers the seven Catholic sacraments and offers Mass in both English and Spanish, alongside faith formation programs, a K-8 parish school, and a portfolio of community and social outreach ministries including Respect Life, soup kitchen volunteerism, Lay Dominican activities, and prison ministry.

The parish school is a core institutional asset; per the Diocese of Winona-Rochester's accountability report, St. Francis of Assisi School enrolled 385 students, placing it among the larger parish-school programs within the diocese. Parish life is structured around multiple lay councils and affiliated organizations — Pastoral Council, Finance Council, school advisory structures, a Hispanic Ministry, a Lay Dominican chapter, and Knights of Columbus Council 8795 (chartered 2006) — which collectively provide governance, fundraising, and volunteer capacity.

The economic model is a stewardship/donation model rather than a commercial revenue model. Income is generated primarily through parish contributions, online giving through the WeShare platform, the Parish Endowment Fund, school tuition, and special events. Funds are deployed across sacramental and liturgical operations, the parish school, faith formation, facilities, and outreach ministries. There is no external equity or venture funding; the parish is a 501(c)(3)-style religious non-profit reliant on member giving and diocesan coordination.

Name

St. Francis of Assisi

Legal name

Church of St Francis of Assisi

Website

https://stfrancis-church.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish in Rochester, Minnesota, founded in 1939, serving southeast Olmsted County with bilingual (English/Spanish) Mass, faith formation, a K-8 school of 385 students, and community outreach ministries under the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

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Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

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PRIMARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship
• Faith formation programs
• Catholic school education
• Hispanic ministry outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Stewardship/Tithings: Parish operates primarily through voluntary stewardship contributions from parishioners, including weekly offering envelopes and electronic giving options. Parishioners are encouraged to support operations through donations.
2. Faith Formation Fees: Faith formation programs such as Totus Tuus charge fees ($60/youth or $180/family) to support program costs.
3. Donations/WeShare: Online giving platform through WeShare for donations.

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Core offering

St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish that provides religious worship, the seven Catholic Sacraments, faith formation programs, and community outreach services to parishioners in Rochester, Minnesota. The parish operates an affiliated school (preschool through Grade 8) and delivers its ministries in both English and Spanish through a dedicated Hispanic ministry, while community programs address food insecurity and financial hardship for local residents.

Product overview

St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic parish offering a comprehensive suite of religious and community services. The core offerings center on the celebration of the Seven Sacraments (Baptism, Confession, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick), supported by daily and weekend Mass services in both English and Spanish. Faith formation programs serve children and adults through Sunday school, sacramental preparation, and the RCIA/OCIA process for those joining the Catholic Church. The parish operates St. Francis of Assisi School (preschool through Grade 8) as part of the Rochester Catholic School system. Youth programs include Totus Tuus summer camps, while outreach ministries serve the broader community through St. Vincent de Paul, food assistance, and the Sunday Lunch Program. Hispanic ministry provides Spanish-language services and cultural celebrations including Quince Años, Posadas, and Via Crucis.

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Brands

• St. Francis of Assisi School: Preschool through Grade 8 Catholic school serving Rochester neighborhoods, part of the Rochester Catholic School (RCS) system with approximately 385 students.

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services Regular celebration of Mass including daily Mass (Tuesday-Friday at 7AM English, Thursday at 7PM Spanish), Saturday Vigil at 4:30PM, and Sunday Mass at 9AM English and 11AM Spanish. Offered to parishioners and visitors in Rochester, MN.
• Sacraments Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments: Baptism, Confession (Reconciliation), Holy Eucharist (Communion), Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Provided to parishioners through the parish's sacramental preparation programs.
• Faith Formation Program Comprehensive religious education for children and adults, including preparation for First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation, and RCIA/OCIA for those becoming Catholic. Classes held Wednesday evenings at St. Francis of Assisi School.
• Totus Tuus Youth Program Summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting faith, including a grade school program (1st-6th grade) and a Primetime program (7th-12th grade). Cost is $60/youth or $180/family.
• Parish Ministry and Outreach Community service ministries including the St. Vincent de Paul Society (food, clothes, rent, utility assistance), Resource Room for those in need, Sunday Lunch Program, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Funeral Luncheons.
• Liturgical Ministries Volunteer roles during Mass including Altar Servers, Readers (Lectors), Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ministers of Hospitality, Sacristans, Music Ministry, and Arts & Environment. Scheduled through Ministry Scheduler Pro.
• Music Ministry Provides liturgical music including musicians and cantors for all liturgies, weddings, and funerals. Includes English and Spanish choirs serving the parish's bilingual worship.
• Ministerio Hispano (Hispanic Ministry) Spanish-language ministry serving the Hispanic community, including Quinceañera celebrations, Posadas, Via Crucis representation, and Spanish-language faith formation. Serves Spanish-speaking parishioners from many Latin American countries.
• St. Francis of Assisi School Preschool through Grade 8 Catholic school founded in 1952 by Franciscan Sisters, part of the Rochester Catholic Schools system. Serves approximately 385 students from the NE and SE neighborhoods of Rochester, with tuition subsidized by the parish.
• Parish Endowment Fund Endowment fund for long-term parish support and growth, managed by a committee of parishioners. Investment objective supports the current budget while allowing for fund growth.
• Fall Festival Annual parish celebration held the first Sunday in October to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, including food, fellowship, entertainment, and fundraising activities. First held on October 22, 1939.

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Francis of Assisi School is part of the Rochester Catholic Schools system. The parish subsidizes student education to make tuition affordable. The school serves preschool through Grade 8 with 385 students from NE and SE neighborhoods of Rochester.
• Six Rochester Catholic Parishes (Rotating)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe six Rochester Catholic parishes rotate hosting the Sunday Lunch Program, a weekly noon meal for those in need served at St. Francis of Assisi. Each parish provides 10-12 volunteers on their assigned week.
• Diocese of Winona-RochestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish operates under the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. The Diocese provides vocations office support and connects parishes with Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary for priestly formation.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St. Francis Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides assistance to those in need including food, clothes, rent assistance, and utility assistance. The parish conference meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays.
• Colegio Anexo San Francisco de Asis (Bogota, Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish provides financial support to the school annex in Bogota, Colombia as part of its outreach beyond the local community.
• Shrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfirmation candidates make annual pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe as part of their retreat requirements.
• Channel One Regional Food BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConfirmation students can fulfill service requirements by volunteering at Channel One on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Channel One serves food shelf needs in the Rochester area.
• Camp Summit at Eagle Bluff Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Summit is a middle school camp where confirmation students can serve on the FIAT Team or Prayer Team during August.
• Steubenville Rochester ConferencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth are connected to Steubenville Rochester conferences for additional faith formation opportunities.

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Direct peers

• Holy Spirit Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Rochester, MN within the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Provides comparable services (weekend Masses, sacraments, faith formation, school collaboration), serving overlapping Catholic and Hispanic populations in southeast Olmsted County.
• Pax Christi Catholic Church: Fellow Roman Catholic parish in Rochester, MN operating under the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Offers the same mix of weekend/daily Mass, sacraments, faith formation, school affiliation within the Rochester Catholic Schools system, and community outreach, directly competing for Rochester Catholic families.
• Resurrection Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Rochester, MN within the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Runs similar weekend Mass schedules, faith formation programs, and community ministries, making it one of the six Rochester parishes that rotate the Sunday Lunch Program alongside St. Francis of Assisi.
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Rochester, MN under the same diocesan structure. Operates an attached school and parallel ministries, competing for parish registration, school enrollment, and stewardship from the same local Catholic population.

Regional players

• Co-Cathedral of St. Mary (Winona): Mother church of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in nearby Winona, MN. Operates at a larger scale as the diocesan cathedral with broader sacramental, formation, and administrative roles, but draws from a different geographic population than St. Francis of Assisi.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Winona-Rochester: Parent diocesan entity overseeing all Rochester Catholic parishes, including St. Francis of Assisi. Sets liturgical, educational, and stewardship policy, manages priestly assignments and seminary formation, and operates across the broader southern Minnesota region.

Others

• Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS): System organization to which St. Francis of Assisi School belongs. Provides shared administration across the parish elementary schools, common curriculum standards, and central coordination that affects enrollment economics and tuition structures across all parish schools in Rochester.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocese of Winona-Rochester: Diocesan-wide charitable arm operating through parish conferences including St. Francis's own conference. Provides food, rent, utility, and clothing assistance, and is a key partner ecosystem for parish community outreach programming.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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