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!
Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.” To learn more about Walking with Moms in Need, please click here!
Drazen Dupor, a master iconographer, will host an icon "writing" (i.e., painting) workshop at St. Bernard October 13-15. Please click here for more information about registering! Beginners are welcome!
Encounter Jesus in the Eucharist! The Madison Diocesan Eucharistic Congress is September 29 - October 1 at St. John the Baptist in Waunakee. Come for a weekend of faith, fellowship, and family. Beautiful Masses, talks, spiritual direction, Confession, workshops, Adoration, and more. Please click here for more info!