Welcome to the parishes of St. Cecilia's in Nashwauk, MN and Mary Immaculate in Coleraine, MN. We serve all of the communities on the US 169 corridor between Hibbing and Grand Rapids as well as the surrounding area. Please take the time to look at our website for pertinent information for our parishes. Whether you are a parishioner, are interested in becoming Catholic or coming back to the church, or a visitor to our parishes, you are most welcome to join us to worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! If you have any questions, please contact us by calling the office, by emailing, or stop by the office. May God Bless you now and always.
Latest Updates!
For a list of what is happen in Lent, check out our Lent page!
Check out our talks posted on the Lent page (Click the link above!)
The weekend Mass schedule for Holy Week (March 28 - April 4).
Palm Sunday: Saturday 4:15 PM at St. Cecilia; Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Cecilia and 10:30 at Mary Immaculate.
Monday: No public Mass at our parishes
Tuesday: Adoration 10 AM - 5:45 PM. 6 PM Mass at St. Cecilia's
Wednesday: 8:30 AM Mass at St. Cecilia's
Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper 7 PM at Mary Immaculate
Friday: Good Friday Liturgy 3 PM at Mary Immaculate
Saturday: Easter Vigil 9 PM at Mary Immaculate
Sunday: Easter Mass 8:30 AM at St. Cecilia's and 10:30 AM at Mary Immaculate
Public Masses: St. Cecilia's can allow no more than 200 people per Mass. No more than 140 people at Mary Immaculate. No need for reservations. For more information on what we are doing in our parishes, please check out Fr. Joe's letter to the parishes. Click here for the latest letter from our Diocesan Administrator.
NOTE: Until the crisis passes, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been lifted. No one should feel obliged to come to church. If you are not feeling well, 65 or older, or you have an underlying medical condition that puts you at risk for the virus, please stay home.
The bishops of Minnesota have put out a document that outlines the protocols for returning to public Masses. The document list three phases. We are currently in "Phase II". Check out the document here.
Those interested in Governor Tim Walz's Executive Order allowing places of worship to open, can view the order here.
The video's from Fr. Joe's study of the Gospel of Matthew are still available. Check it out!
Click here for a printable sheet with prayers to say while watching Mass online or on TV.
Both Churches will be open 10 AM - 7 PM everyday of the week.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is still available. See confession schedule below under Mass Times.
REMINDER: If you are unable to receive the Eucharist, you can still make a Spiritual Communion. Click here for a prayer to say.
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Mass Times
Saturday 4:15 PM St. Cecilia
Sunday 8:30 AM St. Cecilia
Sunday 10:30 AM Mary Immaculate
Weekday Masses
Tuesday 6:00 PM St. Cecilia
Wednesday 8:30 AM St. Cecilia
Thursday 8:30 AM Mary Immaculate
Friday 8:30 AM Mary Immaculate
Confessions - STILL GOING ON!
Tuesday 5:00-5:30 pm St. Cecilia
Saturday 9:00-10:00 am Mary Immaculate
Saturday 3:30-4:00 pm St. Cecilia
1st Friday 4:00-5:00 pm Mary Immaculate
Any day by appointment
Office Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Events
- Apr 24 2021 9:00 am - Confessions
- Apr 24 2021 3:30 pm - Confessions
- Apr 25 2021 7:45 am - Confessions
Staff
- Father Joseph Sobolik, Pastor
- Richard Johnston, Deacon
- Ann Johnston, Secretary/Bookkeeper
- Mari Jo Anderson, Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
RSS Reader
Ordination and installation set for the Cathedral
04/21/21 3:27 pm
Father Daniel Felton named bishop for Duluth Diocese
04/07/21 5:33 am

Today, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has named the Very Rev. Daniel Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., to become the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. His episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of Duluth have been set for May 20.
Bishop-elect Daniel Felton
Read MoreFather Mike Schmitz: Does God just coerce people into following him?
04/06/21 3:28 pm

I have recently been reading the Old Testament and have encountered some things that have troubled me. Among them is the way God talks about blessing those who obey him and cursing those who disobey him. I much prefer the New Testament and how Jesus reveals that God is love and calls us to love him. This just seems like God is coercing people into following him. What do I do?
The fact that you are wrestling with this demonstrates that you have an issue and are willing to engage with it rather than just ignore it. These are the kinds of questions that can lead to a deepening and maturing of faith, so I am very glad that you asked about this.
Read MoreBlog Summary
Article for August 30, 2020
Posted in Fr. Joe's Blog on 08/26/20
“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” (Mark 4:40)
After having focused the ... Read More »
Article for August 23, 2020
Posted in Fr. Joe's Blog on 08/26/20
THE CREED PART VII
“I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I ... Read More »
Article for August 16, 2020
Posted in Fr. Joe's Blog on 08/12/20
THE CREED PART VI
“I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver ... Read More »
Holy Land Gifts
The following is a message from a couple from Bethlehem who have sold olive wood products in our parishes in the past:
The coronavirus pandemic has forced thousands of pilgrims to leave the Holy Land. The streets of Bethlehem and Jerusalem are empty for quite some time. The cancellation of pilgrimages having a serious repercussions for many Christian families. In the past, when the Holy Land experienced wartime conditions, some people managed to temporarily find an economic niche outside tourism. However, the pandemic measures have affected all business sectors, including olive wood industry, and everything to shut down. Even we as Holy Land Crafts & Pilgrimage group; are unable to lend them a hand during this difficult time because of the closures here in the U.S. Because our visit to your parish this year is unpredictable, we humbly ask you to visit our website WWW.HOLYLANDCRAFTS.NET and browse through the beautiful hand carved religious items. We value your support through these unprecedented times. May God bless you and keep you safe.
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