Traditional Latin Mass near Shafer, MN
The nearest reverent Traditional Latin Mass to Shafer — with Sunday times, confessions, and directions — and the community that gathers around it.
See the Nearest Latin Mass ↓Shafer, in Chisago County, lies within the heart of the Hastings area of southeastern Minnesota. The Traditional Latin Mass is not held in town, but the nearest celebration of the 1962 Roman Rite is a meaningful journey that many families in our community gladly make each Sunday — an easy plan once you know where to look.
From Shafer, the closest Traditional Latin Masses are St. Joseph in Miesville (~54 mi), St. Michael in Pine Island (~82 mi), The Institute of St. Joseph in Boyd (~89 mi). Sunday times and directions for each are listed below.
Shafer lies within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Wherever you worship, you are warmly welcome at any of the Masses listed below.
The Closest Traditional Latin Masses to Shafer
Listed nearest first, with approximate distance and drive time from Shafer.
St. Joseph
about 54 miles · ~78 min from Shafer
Miesville, MN
23955 Nicolai Avenue East, Hastings, MN 55033
Sunday Mass: Sun 10:00 a.m.
St. Michael
about 82 miles · ~118 min from Shafer
Pine Island, MN
451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, MN 55963
Sunday Mass: Sun 7:00 a.m.
The Institute of St. Joseph
about 89 miles · ~128 min from Shafer
Boyd, WI
31340 County MM, Boyd, WI 54726
Sunday Mass: Sun 10:30 a.m.
Getting to Mass from Shafer
For many families, the Sunday drive to the Traditional Latin Mass becomes one of the best parts of the week. If the distance from Shafer feels daunting at first, you will find you are in good company — and we are happy to help you get connected.
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