About SJV

Our Mission Statement

Being alive in the Spirit, we, the faith family of St. John Vianney, gather around the Eucharistic Table, from which we draw strength and proclaim the Gospel. As disciples, of Jesus, we are called to:
~Welcome and support all God’s people
~Serve as responsible stewards of God’s gifts
~Live as instruments of God’s justice, peace and love

Our Worship Spaces

St. John Vianney Catholic Church
901 S. Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
Holy Family Catholic Oratory
2481 50th St
Fairmont, MN 56031

Our Staff

Fr. Jeff Dobbs, Pastor 507-235-2453
Fr. Nicholas Gawarecki, Parochial Vicar 507-235-2452
Deacon Steve Landsteiner, Permanent Deacon 507-235-5535
Angela Schultz, Administrative Assistant 507-235-2460
Lisa Hady, Parish Bookkeeper 507-235-2450
Diane Larson, Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation 507-235-2451
Tamarae Schmidt, Faith Formation K-10 507-235-5639
Joe Maidl, Maintenance & Grounds

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Finance Council

The Finance Council provides financial guidance and advice to the pastor observing both Church and civil law in the sound management of the temporal goods of the parish.

Members
Robert Bishop (Trustee)
Brandon Edmundson (Trustee)
Lisa Izen
Ron Kopischke
Greg Murphy
Mike Nowicki
Chris Pierce

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council, comprised of faithful parishioners committed to the wellbeing and growth of the parish, meets regularly to assist the pastor in his care of the community.

Members
Sharon Dallager
Cheri Drever
Desiree Jensen
Deacon Steve Landsteiner
John Landsteiner
Diane Larson
Chrissy Lutterman