Saint Peter Claver Church

Saint Peter Claver Church An African-American Roman Catholic parish whose mission is to reach out to & be a faith home to all. All races & ethnic backgrounds are welcome!

A Roman Catholic parish whose mission is to reach out to and be a faith home for African-American Catholics.

There was a big turnout in the church hall to wish Fr. Chris well as he leaves for his next big adventure.
06/22/2026

There was a big turnout in the church hall to wish Fr. Chris well as he leaves for his next big adventure.

At yesterday’s 10:00 Mass, Jane Mitchell presented Fr. Chris with a Certificate of Gratitude and a donation of $8,157 fr...
06/22/2026

At yesterday’s 10:00 Mass, Jane Mitchell presented Fr. Chris with a Certificate of Gratitude and a donation of $8,157 from the people of St. Peter Claver. The money is in support of his new ministry at Saint Martin de Porres Parish and School in Belize.

What a beautiful painting for Fr. Chris from Mary Gallagher & Estelle Jones. It should bring him many memories of his ti...
06/21/2026

What a beautiful painting for Fr. Chris from Mary Gallagher & Estelle Jones. It should bring him many memories of his time here at St. Peter Claver.

Those were a couple of powerful front rows this morning at the 10:00 Mass!
06/21/2026

Those were a couple of powerful front rows this morning at the 10:00 Mass!

Getting ready to celebrate Fr. Chris. Come and join us.
06/21/2026

Getting ready to celebrate Fr. Chris. Come and join us.

You never know who you’ll see when the Corpus Christi procession goes through the Rondo neighborhood.
06/13/2026

You never know who you’ll see when the Corpus Christi procession goes through the Rondo neighborhood.

06/08/2026

Eloquence clearly runs in the Collins family. Here is Father Chris’ big sister, Bridget, thanking the people of St. Peter Claver.

Many thanks to Fr. Chris’ boss (shh, don’t tell the Jesuits’ Superior General). That’s his big sister, Bridget (Collins)...
06/06/2026

Many thanks to Fr. Chris’ boss (shh, don’t tell the Jesuits’ Superior General). That’s his big sister, Bridget (Collins) Hull. She gave an eloquent thanks to the parishioners of St. Peter Claver, who have sustained Fr. Chris during his time here.

“It is impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many in...
05/26/2026

“It is impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many in stark contrast to their immeasurable dignity as persons infinitely loved by the Lord,..... For this, in the name of the church, I sincerely ask for pardon.” Read more about Pope Leo's historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery.

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery. Leo’s own family history includes both enslaved people and slave owners.

Forever grateful, forever in our memories.
05/25/2026

Forever grateful, forever in our memories.

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369 Oxford Street North
Saint Paul, MN
55104

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(651) 646-1797

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