The diocese encompasses the 20 southernmost counties of the state of Minnesota and measures 12,282 square miles of some of the Lord's most beautiful country -bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Dakotas to the west.
The central governing body of the Catholic Church and sovereign entity recognized by international law, consisting of the Pope and the Roman Curia. The Vatican can also be referred to as "The Holy City".
Pacelli Catholic Schools in Austin Minnesota. Their mission is to help students preschool-12th grade grow spiritually in addition to academically through the use of high academic and moral standards in a Christian atmosphere.