Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - Crookston

09/07/2026

Youth Faith Formation is starting soon at the Cathedral! We’re excited to walk with your children and teens as they grow in faith this year.

-Seeds Children’s Liturgy: starting Sunday, Oct. 4 during 9:00 am Mass (ages Pre-K through 1st grade)

-Elementary Young Disciples Sunday School: starting Sunday, Oct. 4 (grades 2-5)

-Middle & High School Faith Formation: starting Wednesday, Sept. 30 (grades 6-12)

More information will be send out in the mail in the coming weeks!

09/07/2026

Join us in celebrating Deacon Denny and Cheryl Bivens! We are so incredibly grateful for all they've done for our parish over the years and wish them all the best in their next adventure!

Sunday, September 20th
Following the 9:00 AM Mass
Cathedral Parish Dining Room

09/02/2026

Today, we congratulate Bishop Balke as he celebrates his Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination!

✨ 50 YEARS A BISHOP — AD MULTOS ANNOS, BISHOP BALKE! ✨

Today, September 2, the Diocese of Crookston joyfully celebrates a remarkable milestone in the life of The Most Reverend Victor H. Balke, Bishop Emeritus of Crookston: the 50th anniversary of his episcopal ordination.

On September 2, 1976, Bishop Balke was ordained a bishop and installed as the sixth Bishop of Crookston. For more than three decades, he shepherded the Church in northwest Minnesota with faithfulness and devotion, serving as our diocesan bishop until his retirement in 2007.

Today, 50 years after his episcopal ordination, Bishop Balke remains a beloved part of the life of our local Church — a living witness to a lifetime given in service to Christ and his people.

And this month holds another extraordinary milestone: on September 29, Bishop Balke will celebrate his 95th birthday!

We give thanks to God for Bishop Balke’s vocation, his priesthood and episcopal ministry, and the countless lives touched through his service to the Church.

Bishop Balke’s episcopal motto offers fitting words for this joyful day:

“Bless the Lord, my soul.”

Please join us in congratulating Bishop Balke on his Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination and in praying for him with gratitude:

May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen Bishop Balke, and may he know the deep gratitude and affection of the people he has served for so many years.

Ad multos annos, Bishop Balke! Happy Golden Jubilee! 💛

09/01/2026

Please keep our students in your prayers this week! We are so looking forward to our 115th year of Catholic education in Crookston.

St. John Bosco, pray for us! 

✨ Tomorrow, it all begins again. ✨

Tomorrow we kick off the 115th year of Catholic education at Cathedral School! ❤️💙

On September 1, 1911, Cathedral School opened its doors for the very first time. For 115 years, generations of students have walked through those doors—learning, growing, building friendships, discovering their faith, and becoming the people God created them to be.

So many lives have been touched by Cathedral throughout the years. Students, families, teachers, staff, priests, volunteers, and countless members of our community have all played a part in the story of Cathedral School. And while we celebrate our past, we look forward with great excitement to all of the lives that will continue to be impacted by this special school.

Tomorrow, we welcome our students back and begin writing the next chapter of the Cathedral story. 📚✏️🙏

115 years of faith. 115 years of family. 115 years of learning. And so much more to come.

Here’s to a wonderful school year, Cathedral School! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! ❤️💙

08/31/2026

The Manual: Men’s Bible Study will be starting up again on Saturday, September 12, led by Aaron Horak.

The group meets every Saturday at 7:00 a.m. in the Cathedral lunchroom. The study is an opportunity for men to grow in Scripture, fellowship, and living out God’s Word in daily life.

Details:
Bring your Bible
Coffee will be provided
Optional: notebook, pen, and coffee mug

All men are welcome!
For questions, contact Aaron Horak at 218-791-0006.

08/21/2026

In this pastoral letter, Renewing the Formation of Our Youth, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens shares a renewed vision for the faith formation of children and young people in the Diocese of Crookston .

After two years of study, consultation, and discernment involving catechists, parish leaders, clergy, and diocesan staff, this new model seeks to address one of the greatest challenges facing the Church today: helping young people encounter Jesus Christ, grow as his disciples, and remain active in the life of the Church.

The pastoral letter introduces a new framework for youth faith formation built around three stages: Encounter, Discipleship, and Witness. It emphasizes the essential role of parents as the primary educators of their children in the faith, the importance of small-group accompaniment and mentoring, and the need to foster a personal relationship with Jesus Christ rooted in prayer, the sacraments, and participation in parish life.

Bishop Cozzens invites parents, grandparents, catechists, parish leaders, and all the faithful to read the letter and join in this important renewal effort as we seek to help the next generation know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

Read the full article to learn more about the three-stage framework of Encounter, Discipleship, and Witness and the path forward for youth faith formation: www.crookston.org/northlandcatholic

In this pastoral letter, Renewing the Formation of Our Youth, Bisho...

08/20/2026

What have you always wanted to ask?

Maybe you have a question about the Catholic faith. Maybe there’s something about the Church you’ve never quite understood. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a question of faith, life, relationships, culture, or something completely unexpected.

Bring it to Fishbowl of Faith.

Each Thursday evening, we gather in the Parish Living Room, place anonymous questions and topics into the fishbowl, and talk about them together. There’s no prepared lesson and no need to have all the answers. Just an opportunity to ask honest questions, listen to one another, and grow in faith through conversation.

Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Parish Living Room

We’d love to have you join us!

08/19/2026

Did you know you can support Cathedral Parish safely and securely online?

Visit crookstoncathedral.com/give to set up your own donor-controlled account and make a gift whenever it is convenient for you.

Thank you for your generous support of Cathedral Parish and the many ministries that serve our parish and community. We are so grateful for your continued generosity!

08/16/2026

What an unbelievable gift it is to be celebrating 115 years of Catholic education in Crookston. We are so proud of our school! 

Cathedral School in Crookston, MN serves children in preschool-fift...

08/11/2026

Mark your calendars for the end of September!
Your kids are not gonna wanna miss the Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference. 🤍👇🏼

Looking for a youth conference for your 6 - 12 grader? The Diocese of Crookston Youth Conference (DCYC) is your answer! Students will be able to experience inspiring speakers, Mass, adoration, and praise and worship with other students at this one day youth conference. This year DCYC will be held on September 27 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Individuals can register their student now by clicking the link below to visit the DCYC information page.

Register your child now at >> www.crookston.org/dcyc