About St. Patrick · Telluride, Colorado
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Telluride, Colorado, is a historic and architecturally significant parish nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 8,750 feet. It serves the historic community of Telluride and the European-style hamlet of Mountain Village, offering traditional worship and prayer in a beautiful sanctuary. The parish is known for hosting weddings and special events, and it continues its founding tradition of serving all people of God through prayer, song, and Gospel living. It also operates a mission, Our Lady of Sorrows, in Nucla, Colorado.
- Established
- 1896
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. Mariusz Wirkowski
- Diocese
- Diocese of Colorado Springs
Why belong here
St. Patrick’s offers a warm, welcoming community centered on prayer, worship, and living out the Gospel. The parish hosts regular ministries including Rosary groups, confession, adoration, and special events like Donut Sunday and weddings. It also provides spiritual support through its mission in Nucla and a bilingual Mass on the last Sunday of each month.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 7:30 AM Wednesday
- 7:30 AM Friday
- 5:00 PM Saturday
- 8:30 AM Sunday
- 6:30 PM Tuesday
- 6:30 PM Weekly
Adoration times
- 6:00 PM Tuesday
- 7:00 AM Thursday
- 8:30 AM Friday (first Friday of month)
- 5:00 PM Saturday (first weekend of month)
- 8:30 AM Sunday (first weekend of month)
About Our Pastor
Rev. Mariusz Wirkowski was born and ordained in Poland. After serving parishes in New York and Alaska, he joined St. Patrick’s in Telluride in July 2020 after five years of service in Colorado.
Parish History
The parish has deep roots in Telluride’s history, from mining to tourism. The church building is architecturally significant, and the parish celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026.
Ministries & Events
The parish offers prayer groups, women’s gatherings, adoration, confession, and special events like Donut Sunday and weddings. It also hosts Easter Vigil and Divine Mercy Sunday services.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Mariusz Wirkowski2020–present
Joined St. Patrick’s in July 2020 after serving parishes in Colorado, Alaska, and New York.