About Crucifixion · La Crescent, Minnesota
Crucifixion Catholic Church in La Crescent, Minnesota, is an active parish serving over 700 families and a 130-student school. It invites all to live a faith-filled journey with Jesus Christ and offers a welcoming community rooted in service and spiritual growth. The parish provides regular Masses, sacraments, ministries, and educational programs, with a strong emphasis on faith formation and parish involvement.
- Established
- 1882
- Patron
- Mary, the Sorrowful Mother of the Crucified
- Rector
- Reverend John L. Evans, II
- Diocese
- Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community of over 700 families and 130 students, where you can participate in ministries like Eucharistic Ministry, Lectors, Altar Servers, and Rosary Leaders. The parish offers faith formation for all ages, sacramental preparation, and opportunities to serve through its school and outreach programs.
Mass times at Crucifixion
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday: 5:00-5:20 pm at Crucifixion
- Saturday: 4:00-4:40 pm at Crucifixion
- Sunday: 7:30-7:50 am at St. Peter's, Hokah
Adoration times
- Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:20 pm
Parish History
Crucifixion Parish was established in 1882. The bell tower was originally dedicated in 1964 and restored in 2024, adding a fourth bell from Holy Cross Church in Dakota, MN. The bells symbolize Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, each named after a figure associated with the Crucifixion.
Sacraments
The parish offers Baptism, Reconciliation, First Reconciliation (Grade 2), First Holy Communion (Grade 2), Confirmation (Grade 9-10), Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and OCIA for adults seeking full membership.
Ministries
Ministries include Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers, Rosary Leaders, Scrip Sellers, and Parish Nurses. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in these roles.