About St. Lawrence · Jefferson, Wisconsin
St. Lawrence is the first Catholic church in the Jefferson, Wisconsin community, tracing its roots to a log church built in 1846 on the current site. Today it serves parishioners from its location just east of Jefferson along U.S. Highway 18 and is part of the Pastorate 14 family of parishes in the Diocese of Madison. The parish honors St. Lawrence, the deacon and martyr, and offers weekend Masses including Spanish-language liturgies to serve a diverse congregation. Its long history and continued presence make it a foundational Catholic community in Jefferson County.
- Established
- 1846
- Patron
- St. Lawrence (deacon and martyr)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Madison
Why belong here
St. Lawrence offers a historic, rooted Catholic community with weekend and Spanish-language Masses, making it a welcoming home for both long-time Jefferson families and newer parishioners seeking tradition and accessible worship.
Mass times at St. Lawrence
Weekly Mass schedule
History
St. Lawrence has been a center of Catholic life in Jefferson since 1846, when a log church was erected on the current site. The parish remains on that same ground today, with the church located just east of Jefferson along U.S. Highway 18.
Worship
The parish offers weekend Masses in English and Spanish, including a contemporary Sunday liturgy. Weekday Mass schedules should be confirmed directly with the parish office.
- Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses in English and Spanish
- Contemporary Sunday liturgy at 12:30 p.m.
- Spanish-language Sunday Masses at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Contact
St. Lawrence Church is located slightly east of Jefferson at W4875 U.S. Highway 18. The parish center can be reached by phone, and mail is directed to PO Box 313 in Jefferson.
- Phone: 920-674-2025
- Mailing address: PO Box 313, Jefferson, WI 53549-0313