About Immaculate Conception · Madison Lake, Minnesota
The Church of the Immaculate Conception of Marysburg — commonly called Marysburg Church — is a small rural Catholic parish near Madison Lake, Minnesota, founded in 1857 by German and Irish Catholic settlers along the old Dubuque stage trail. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and is currently clustered with Nativity in Cleveland, St. Henry in Le Sueur County, and St. Mary in Le Center, sharing clergy and staff across the four parishes. The parish welcomes visitors to its historic 1876 church for weekend Mass, weekday devotions, the sacraments, and parish events.
- Established
- 1857
- Patron
- Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Rector
- Father Tom Margevicius
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Why belong here
Immaculate Conception of Marysburg is a warm, intimate rural parish where generations of the same families — and many newcomers — worship together in a 19th-century church still very much alive. Visitors are invited to weekend Mass, daily Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Eucharistic Adoration offered across the cluster, the sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Communion calls to the homebound, and a parish life shared with three neighboring parishes (Nativity in Cleveland, St. Henry, and St. Mary in Le Center). If you are seeking a small Catholic community rooted in heritage, prayer, and devotion to Mary, Marysburg is a quiet and welcoming place to belong.
Mass times at Immaculate Conception
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:15–4:45 PM (at Immaculate Conception / Nativity on a rotating basis — see bulletin)
- Tuesday 6:00–6:30 PM at St. Mary's, Le Center
- Saturday 9:00–9:30 AM at St. Mary's, Le Center
- Or by appointment (contact Fr. Barsness or Fr. Northenscold)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 5:30–9:00 PM — St. Mary / St. Henry (chapel or cry room)
- Wednesday 9:30 AM–9:00 PM — St. Mary / St. Henry
- First Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM — at Nativity, Cleveland
Welcome to Marysburg
Founded in 1857, the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Marysburg — also known simply as Marysburg Church — is a small rural parish near Madison Lake, Minnesota, and a member of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The parish shares clergy, staff, and ministry with three neighboring parishes (Nativity in Cleveland, St. Henry in Le Sueur County, and St. Mary in Le Center), and visitors are warmly welcomed to Mass, the sacraments, and parish events.
- Founded 1857
- Cluster of four parishes sharing clergy and staff
- Part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Parish History
Marysburg began as a stagecoach stop along the Dubuque Road in the 1850s. German and Irish Catholic settlers built a 20-by-40-foot log church in 1857, named for the Immaculate Conception. A larger church replaced it in 1869–1876. A social hall was added in 1902 and the bell tower in 1995 (relocated from St. Peter after a tornado). Thirty-four priests have served the parish, two parishioners became priests (Fathers Kenneth and Kevin Clinton), and thirteen women entered religious life. The parish history page also preserves Mary M. Maher's poem 'Oh, the old log church of days gone by.'
- 1855 — Patrick Maher donates land for a cemetery and church
- 1857 — First log church (20×40 ft) built and consecrated
- 1869–1876 — Construction of the present church
- 1902 — Social hall added
- 1995 — Bell tower installed (from St. Peter after a tornado)
- Mission history served by priests from Mankato, St. Peter, Cleveland, and itinerant Jesuits
Sacraments
The parish prepares parishioners for the sacraments of initiation, healing, and vocation. Parents are encouraged to contact the parish even before the birth of a child for Baptism; engaged couples should contact Fr. Michael at least six months before their wedding.
- Baptism — contact Fr. Michael (Deacon Adelmo for Spanish); parents attend a class
- Marriage — contact Fr. Michael at least 6 months in advance; weekend retreat and classes required
- Anointing of the Sick — emergency line 651-353-1120 (Fr. Michael); non-emergency via Parish Office 507-357-6633
- Communion calls for the ill or homebound — contact Parish Office
- Reconciliation — see confession schedule, or by appointment
Parish Staff & Cluster Clergy
Marysburg is served by clergy who share ministry across the four-parish cluster (Marysburg, Nativity, St. Henry, and St. Mary-Le Center). The current pastor is Father Tom Margevicius of the Companions of Christ, who also directs the archdiocesan Office of Worship.
- Father Tom Margevicius — Pastor (also archdiocesan Office of Worship director; member of Companions of Christ)
- Father Michael — Parochial Vicar / cluster (Baptism, Marriage, Anointing)
- Father Barsness
- Father Northenscold
- Deacon Adelmo — Baptism and classes in Spanish
- Father Allan Paul Eilen — Pastor 2012–2015
- Rev. Fr. Edwin Savundra — long-serving beloved pastor (d. Jan 13, 2023)
Parish Leadership Councils
Two councils help steward the life of the parish: the Pastoral Council and the Finance Council.
- Pastoral Council — 6:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month
- Finance Council — 6:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday of the month, quarterly (January, April, July, October)
Visit, Contact & Stay Connected
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone during business hours, follow the parish on Facebook, and check the weekly bulletin for current Mass, Confession, and Adoration locations across the cluster.
- Physical address: 27528 Patrick Street, Madison Lake, MN 56063
- Parish office: Church of St. Mary, 165 N Waterville Ave, Le Center, MN 56057
- Parish office hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM–noon
- Phone: 507-357-6633
- Website: https://maryschurches.com/
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/maryschurches
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Tom Margevicius2022–present
Companions of Christ community member; also serves as director of the archdiocesan Office of Worship; pastor of the four-parish cluster (Nativity-Cleveland, Immaculate Conception-Marysburg, St. Henry, St. Mary-Le Center).
- Father Allan Paul Eilen2012–2015
Ordained 2009; served both Immaculate Conception in Marysburg and Nativity in Cleveland before becoming pastor of St. Patrick in Oak Grove.
- Rev. Fr. Edwin Savundra
Long-time beloved parish priest of Marysburg and Nativity; PhD from the Gregorian University in Rome; originally from Sri Lanka; died January 13, 2023, with funeral Mass at Nativity and burial at Marysburg Cemetery.