About St. George · Cooperstown, North Dakota
St. George Catholic Church in Cooperstown, North Dakota, is a small but vibrant parish serving approximately 60 Catholic households in a rural prairie setting. Established in 1939 with its first Mass held in a repurposed Presbyterian building, it was formally incorporated in 1941 and elevated to parish status in 1944. The church has undergone several renovations and expansions, including a new brick building in the 1950s, interior upgrades in 2005–2007, and accessibility improvements in 2013. It is part of a quad-parish community that includes St. Agatha in Hope, St. Lawrence in Jessie, and Sacred Heart in Aneta, all sharing resources and spiritual care under one pastoral structure.
- Established
- 1939
- Patron
- St. George
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fargo
Why belong here
Join a close-knit community where faith remains strong in a peaceful prairie setting. Participate in ministries like altar servers, Eucharistic ministry, and Knights of Columbus, and support parish life through volunteer roles in decorating, flowers, and liturgical services. The parish offers sacramental preparation, regular Masses, and a welcoming environment for families and individuals seeking spiritual growth.
Mass times at St. George
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 20-30 minutes before all Masses on Saturday at 9:00-10:00 AM
History of Our Parishes
St. George Catholic Church in Cooperstown, ND, was established in 1939 after the purchase of a former Presbyterian church building. The first Mass was celebrated on November 26, 1939, with 82 Catholics in attendance. The parish was formally incorporated in 1941 and elevated to parish status in 1944. The Redemptorist Fathers provided spiritual care until 1965, when the parish was transferred to the Diocese of Fargo. The church underwent major renovations in 2005–2007 and added accessibility features in 2013.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries to support worship and community life, including altar servers, women’s groups, baptism preparation, decorating, Eucharistic ministry, flowers and grounds, gift-bearers, Knights of Columbus, lectors, and liturgical linen service.
- Altar Server
- Women's Groups / Altar Societies
- Baptism Preparation
- Decorating/Environment
- Eucharistic Minister
- Flowers and Grounds
- Gift-bearers
- Knights of Columbus
- Lector
- Liturgical Linen Service
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Baptism preparation classes are available upon request.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick