About Us
St. Bernard-St. Hedwig parish is located in Thorp WI, Clark County. The parish has a rich German and Polish
history. The first St. Bernard Church was a wooden structure consecrated in 1887. The present St. Bernard Church,
a brick building, had it’s cornerstone laid on July 28, 1914.
The first St. Hedwig Church was built on the outskirts of Thorp in 1891, with
the new brick structure completed in 1906. In 1974 the two parishes were joined
together and became St. Bernard-St. Hedwig. The St. Hedwig Church remains
standing but is no longer functioning as a consecrated church. A private
foundation is trying to restore it but not as
a church. The parish celebrates the
sacraments and Sunday Mass in what was
known as St. Bernard’s and is now known
as St. Bernard-St. Hedwig.
Both St. Bernard and St. Hedwig each had
a parochial school. The schools were also
joined and are now named Thorp Catholic
School which is maintained by the parish.
The school has a chapel to accommodate the school children for a weekly
Mass and daily parish faith enrichment: either Masses, benediction
communion service and Eucharistic adoration.
St. Bernard's-St.Hedwig's Mission Statement
We, the parishioners of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig parish are committed to strive, with
the help of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and
serve others through the love of Christ. We center our parish life in the worship of
Jesus in the Eucharist and hearing His word. We foster the deepening of spiritual
life through prayer, education and Eucharistic adoration. We shall provide
opportunities for faith formation of all ages, so that all may grow together in their
knowledge, love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A Catholic Community