St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is named after a saint who gave away a fortune to serve others — which says something about the priorities on Katie Avenue.
Part of the St. Francis Pastorate, this south Sioux Falls parish celebrates Mass, administers sacraments, and runs faith formation for all ages. Whether that means baptizing an infant, preparing a couple for marriage, guiding teenagers through confirmation, or walking adults deeper into the faith, the programming here moves through the full arc of Catholic life.
The south side has grown fast, and St. Katharine Drexel has grown with it. Locals who'd rather belong to a parish than just attend one tend to find their footing here — through confession, prayer services, youth ministry, and adult formation that expects something of you. That's not a complaint. That's the point.