About St. Elizabeth · Dilworth, Minnesota
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church is a small Roman Catholic parish in Dilworth, Minnesota, part of the Diocese of Crookston. The parish was established in 1910 and describes itself as "a place where all are welcome." Its mission statement calls the community to become the Body of Christ through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, with a living, active faith centered on Jesus and compassionate concern for one another and the wider world.
- Established
- 1910
- Patron
- St. Elizabeth (most likely St. Elizabeth of Hungary)
- Rector
- Father Augie Gothman
- Diocese
- Diocese of Crookston
Why belong here
St. Elizabeth is a small, welcoming parish where you can quickly become known by name. Mass is celebrated Sunday morning and on Mondays and Wednesdays, with weekly Eucharistic Adoration every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and a Religious Education program for children coordinated through the BAND app. The parish is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, and worship is shared with its mission community at St. Andrew in Hawley, giving newcomers a close-knit faith family in the Dilworth area.
Mass times at St. Elizabeth
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM (before Mass)
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Monday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Our Story
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church has served Dilworth's Catholics since 1910, growing from Masses said in private homes by visiting priests from Moorhead's St. Joseph parish into a dedicated concrete-block church in the summer of 1910 and, eventually, the present church building completed in 1964. Today the parish continues that small-town faith tradition within the Diocese of Crookston.
- 1907: Father Charles Cannon of St. Joseph's, Moorhead, surveys Dilworth Catholics about forming a mission.
- Following years: Father Gerard Speilman of St. Joseph's celebrates Mass in private homes.
- July 1910: New effort launched to organize a parish.
- Fall 1910: 35-by-51-foot concrete-block church dedicated.
- 1964: Present church building completed.
Mission & Identity
The parish's stated mission is to become the Body of Christ through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, forming the faith community of St. Elizabeth within the Diocese of Crookston and the Universal Roman Catholic Church. The parish emphasizes a living, active faith centered on Jesus, with love and compassionate concern for one another and for brothers and sisters throughout the world.
- "A place where all are welcome."
- Tagline used on the parish website since its founding in 1910.
Mass & Worship Schedule
Public Mass is celebrated on Sunday morning, plus Monday and Wednesday mornings. The parish's Sunday Mass is shared in spirit and scheduling with the mission Church of St. Andrew in Hawley, where additional weekend and weekday Masses are offered.
- Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM (summer) / 9:00 AM (regular)
- Monday Mass: 9:00 AM
- Wednesday Mass: 9:00 AM
- St. Andrew, Hawley: Sunday 10:00 AM (summer) / 10:30 AM; Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM
Sacramental Life
St. Elizabeth prepares parishioners for and celebrates the major sacraments of the Church, with contact information and preparation requirements posted on the parish's Sacraments page. The parish also devotes an extended block of time each week to Eucharistic Adoration.
- Baptism: Contact the parish office; a Pre-Baptismal Questionnaire is required.
- Marriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the planned wedding date.
- Reconciliation: Sundays 7:45–8:15 a.m. (before Mass) or by appointment.
- Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education for parish children is coordinated by Kaylie Hanson, who can be reached at [email protected] or 320-815-0797. Families are encouraged to download the BAND app for up-to-date Religious Education information and announcements.
- Coordinator: Kaylie Hanson
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 320-815-0797
- Communication app: BAND
Parish Staff & Leadership
The parish is served by a small, dedicated staff led by its pastor. Office business is handled Monday through Thursday mornings.
- Pastor: Father Augie Gothman — [email protected]
- Deacon: Deacon Dean Roberts — [email protected]
- Secretary/Bookkeeper: Karen Thom — [email protected]
- Religious Education Coordinator: Kaylie Hanson — [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Organizations & Outreach
Lay faithful at St. Elizabeth are active in the Knights of Columbus, with its council contactable through a dedicated parish email address.
- Knights of Columbus — [email protected]
- Electronic giving available via the parish website
- Mail-in contributions accepted at the parish office
Visiting & Contact Information
The parish office is open four mornings a week and welcomes new parishioners through a downloadable New Parishioner / Census Form. After-hours emergencies are covered by a dedicated pastoral line available around the clock.
- Address: 207 Main Street North, P O Box 307, Dilworth, MN 56529
- Phone: 218-287-2705
- After-hours emergency: 218-443-6275
- Office email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon