St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church St. Wenceslaus was founded in 1874 with the original church, since demolished, being built in 1882. A grade school, demolished in 1988, was added in 1893.

The current church was built in 1904 and the current rectory in 1910. A high school building was opened in 1921 with the gymnasium and auditorium being added in 1926. In 1926 the high school became the first Czech parish high school in the United States to be fully accredited. The high school closed in 1958; the grade school closed in 1969. Wenceslaus is designated a National Czech parish, meaning that any Catholic of Czech origin can, regardless of parish boundaries, be a member of the parish.

Today is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Did you know that his birthday is one of only three celebrated by the Chu...
06/24/2026

Today is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Did you know that his birthday is one of only three celebrated by the Church? The others are Jesus Christ and Mary.
St. John the Baptist, pray for us!

06/22/2026

Important Message for this week. There will be NO Confessions, 12:05pm Mass, or Adoration on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, and Wednesday 24th. Thank you for your understanding.

Camden Mains was baptized this morning at Immaculate Conception parish! 😇 🕊️
06/21/2026

Camden Mains was baptized this morning at Immaculate Conception parish! 😇 🕊️

This June, we give thanks for the archdiocesan priests celebrating milestone jubilee anniversaries of priestly ordinatio...
06/19/2026

This June, we give thanks for the archdiocesan priests celebrating milestone jubilee anniversaries of priestly ordination. Their faithful service, leadership, and dedication to God’s people continue to be a blessing to our archdiocese. Join us in keeping them in prayer!

06/17/2026

Reminder there are No Confessions, 12:05pm Mass, or Adoration today Wednesday June 17th due to a funeral. The funeral begins at 10:30am at Immaculate Conception. Thank you.

06/17/2026

An update from our new Cedar Rapids Area Central Pastorate page; take a chance to read and give it a follow!

Bruce McGrath’s funeral will be this Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception parish.
06/15/2026

Bruce McGrath’s funeral will be this Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception parish.

Bruce McGrath said goodbye to his lifelong love, Judy, as he passed away peacefully Thursday evening, surrounded by the family that was their greatest joy. Their collective story started when Bruce first met Judy at her school locker at St. Patrick’s High in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The world tu...

Last night, Coffee and Catholicism was held at Immaculate Conception. Fr. Aaron and Kim Smith gave a presentation on the...
06/14/2026

Last night, Coffee and Catholicism was held at Immaculate Conception.

Fr. Aaron and Kim Smith gave a presentation on their recent pilgrimage to France.

On the 12-day pilgrimage, we learned about a large number of French saints as we visited the cities where they lived and ministered. We visited two sites of Marian apparitions, Paris and Lourdes, and we went to Paray-le-Monial, where Jesus revealed His Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. And there was so much more!

Address

1224 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(319) 362-8061

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