History & How We Are Connected

Our Journey of Faith

Christ Our Light Catholic Parish has deep roots in the communities of Princeton and Zimmerman, built on the faith and dedication of generations before us.


Originally, St. Edward’s in Princeton (est. 1898) and St. Pius X in Zimmerman (est. 1957) served as two vibrant faith communities, each with a rich history of worship, fellowship, and service. Recognizing the need to grow together in faith, the two parishes merged in 2010 to form Christ Our Light Catholic Parish, embracing the mission to, "Love God. Live the Eucharist."


Our parish continues to thrive as a united faith community, offering dynamic faith formation, outreach programs, and engaging liturgies.


As we continue to grow, we look forward to the next chapter in our journey—our move to a brand-new worship space in June 2025. This new site will provide a welcoming home for generations to come, ensuring that Christ Our Light remains a beacon of faith, hope, and love in our community.

Proud Parish of the Diocese

Christ Our Light is part of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, which serves Catholics across Central Minnesota. As a diocesan parish, we are committed to strengthening our faith and fostering unity within the wider Church.


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Sherburne Area Catholic Community

Every parish in the Diocese of Saint Cloud is part of an Area Catholic Community (ACC)—a partnership of neighboring parishes working together to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the faithful. Established in 2019, ACCs collaborate by sharing resources, ministries, and outreach efforts to better serve the Body of Christ.


Christ Our Light belongs to the Sherburne Area Catholic Community, which includes:


Together, we are committed to strengthening our faith, supporting one another, and spreading Christ’s light throughout our communities.