Traditional Latin Mass near Elgin, IA
The nearest reverent Traditional Latin Mass to Elgin — with Sunday times, confessions, and directions — and the community that gathers around it.
See the Nearest Latin Mass ↓For the faithful of Elgin and the wider northeastern Iowa area, the reverent Traditional Latin Mass — offered according to the Roman Missal of 1962 — is a longer but very manageable drive. Here is everything you need to find it and plan your visit.
From Elgin, the closest Traditional Latin Masses are St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore (~49 mi), Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse (~60 mi), St. Mary of the Angels Chapel in Winona (~76 mi). Sunday times and directions for each are listed below.
Elgin lies within the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Wherever you worship, you are warmly welcome at any of the Masses listed below.
The Closest Traditional Latin Masses to Elgin
Listed nearest first, with approximate distance and drive time from Elgin.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
about 49 miles · ~71 min from Elgin
Fennimore, WI
960 Jefferson St, Fennimore, WI 53809
Sunday Mass: Sun 9:30 a.m.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
about 60 miles · ~86 min from Elgin
La Crosse, WI
5250 Justin Road, La Crosse, WI 54601
Sunday Mass: Sun 9:00 a.m.
St. Mary of the Angels Chapel
about 76 miles · ~109 min from Elgin
Winona, MN
1160 West Wabasha Street, Winona, MN 55987
Sunday Mass: Sun 11:45 a.m.
Getting to Mass from Elgin
Many in our community drive from towns like Elgin every Sunday — often carpooling, and always finding the journey worth it. If you would like help arranging a ride, or simply the comfort of a friendly face when you arrive, we would be glad to connect you.
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