About St. Luke · Sandstone, Minnesota
St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sandstone, Minnesota, is part of a shared parish with St. Patrick’s in Hinckley, serving the Catholic community in north-central Pine County. The parish offers regular Masses, Confession, Adoration, and a variety of ministries including youth formation, religious education, and parish outreach. It maintains a strong emphasis on spiritual growth, community involvement, and sacramental life, with services conducted in English. The church is rooted in the history of early Catholic settlements in the region, tracing its spiritual lineage to French-speaking fur traders and Métis communities who settled after the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851.
- Patron
- Saint Luke
- Diocese
- Diocese of Duluth
Why belong here
Join a parish that values your time, treasure, and talents through active ministries like youth formation, religious education, and parish outreach. Experience regular Mass, Confession, and Adoration, and be part of a community that honors the spiritual and historical roots of the area, including the legacy of early French-speaking settlers and Métis communities.
Mass times at St. Luke
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 5–6:10 pm SP
- Saturday 10–11 am SL
- Saturday 4–4:45 pm SP
- Sunday 8–8:20 am SP
- Sunday 10–10:20 am SL
Adoration times
- Thursday 9am–8pm SL
- Friday 7am–6pm SP
About St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sandstone, Minnesota, is part of a shared parish with St. Patrick’s in Hinckley, serving the Catholic community in north-central Pine County. The parish offers regular Masses, Confession, Adoration, and a variety of ministries including youth formation, religious education, and parish outreach. It maintains a strong emphasis on spiritual growth, community involvement, and sacramental life, with services conducted in English. The church is rooted in the history of early Catholic settlements in the region, tracing its spiritual lineage to French-speaking fur traders and Métis communities who settled after the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851.
History of St. Luke’s
The history of Saint Luke’s is tied to the broader history of seven parishes that served the Catholic population of north-central Pine County. The area saw early settlement after the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851, with towns like Sandstone, Duquette, and others growing along railroads. The first church in the region may have been built in Duquette in the late 1800s, named Saint Francis Xavier, and was later closed around 1960. Saint Luke’s itself evolved from this legacy, serving the Catholic faithful in Sandstone and surrounding areas.
Ministries & Activities
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Religious Education, Youth Formation, Family Faith Formation, and Parish Ark. Youth activities include volunteer catechist meetings, First Communion and Confirmation preparation, and summer picnics. The parish also hosts Eucharistic Miracles, Adoration, and various community events.
- Religious Education
- Youth Formation
- Family Faith Formation
- Parish Ark
- Youth Activities
- Catechist Volunteer Meetings
- First Communion & Confirmation Preparation
- Summer Picnic
- Eucharistic Miracles
- Adoration
- Ministry Schedules
- Calendar Resources