NOVEMBER 5-17, 2022 // Please consider joining Fr. Scott on a life-changing pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming November! Visit and pray in the places where Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Apostles lived and ministered! Some of the places that we will visit include: Mount Carmel, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Tabor, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, Bethlehem, Qumran, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and many others. For more information, click here!
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church and School are located in beautiful Cross Plains, WI - about 15 miles west of Madison.
We were founded back in 1853, and for the past 165+ years we have served as the spiritual and educational home of countless children, adults, and families both here in Cross Plains and the surrounding area.
"Inspired by the example of our patron, St. Francis Xavier, we are a community of Christian missionary disciples who seek to faithfully and lovingly share the life-changing good news of Jesus Christ with all those we encounter."
If you are new to our website, thanks for visiting. Please know that we would love to meet you in-person by having you join us for the celebration of Holy Mass, or another church or school event. And please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance.
If you are a current parishioner and/or school family, thanks for being an important part of our faith community. We are grateful to God for you. And, likewise, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or needs.
May God continue to bless our church and school, and each one of us!
Being part of the ‘EQUIP’ experience is an opportunity to grow in a life of prayer and knowledge of what we believe as Catholics - and why! We will also be able to connect more deeply with others in our community and share how God is at work in our lives. ‘EQUIP’ meets twice a month on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. The first session will be on Thursday, September 8th. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Register now as space is limited!
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School in Cross Plains, WI is looking for energetic, responsible, and caring individuals to work as after school care providers. Under the guidance of the Program Director, After School Staff are responsible for planning activities, ensuring safety of all children in the program, serving an after school snack, interacting with children and their families, and creating an enriching and fun environment. For more information, please click here!
Learn how to share your faith in a joyful and contagious way! Join the staff of St. Paul Street Evangelization as they share how to evangelize in your everyday life with simple & fun tools. The workshop includes presentations, small group discussion, practice, and more.
If you are a Kindergarten through 8th Grade student you are invited to participate in Fr. Scott's Summer Prayer Challenge! While you are on vacation/visiting a relative this summer pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be, then take a picture of you holding the giant St. Francis Xavier Prayer Card and send it to Fr. Scott. At the end of the summer a few students will be picked as winners (having their picture in the bulletin, getting an ice cream sundae with Fr. Scott, and winning $50.00!)!