Traditional Latin Mass near Athens, WI
The nearest reverent Traditional Latin Mass to Athens — with Sunday times, confessions, and directions — and the community that gathers around it.
See the Nearest Latin Mass ↓For Catholics in Athens and across Marathon County, the Traditional Latin Mass is within reach. Below are the closest Mass locations to Athens, their Sunday times and confessions, and a map to help plan the drive.
From Athens, the closest Traditional Latin Masses are St. Mary's Oratory in Wausau (~23 mi), The Institute of St. Joseph in Boyd (~47 mi), St. Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells (~98 mi). Sunday times and directions for each are listed below.
Athens lies within the Diocese of La Crosse. Wherever you worship, you are warmly welcome at any of the Masses listed below.
The Closest Traditional Latin Masses to Athens
Listed nearest first, with approximate distance and drive time from Athens.
St. Mary's Oratory
about 23 miles · ~33 min from Athens
Wausau, WI
325 Grand Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403
Sunday Mass: Sun 7:00 / 8:30 / 10:30 a.m.
The Institute of St. Joseph
about 47 miles · ~68 min from Athens
Boyd, WI
31340 County MM, Boyd, WI 54726
Sunday Mass: Sun 10:30 a.m.
St. Cecilia
about 98 miles · ~142 min from Athens
Wisconsin Dells, WI
603 Oak St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Sunday Mass: Sun 12:00 p.m.
Getting to Mass from Athens
For many families, the Sunday drive to the Traditional Latin Mass becomes one of the best parts of the week. If the distance from Athens 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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