Ave Maria
About Ave Maria
Founded in 1899 and anchored by a church completed in 1954 and dedicated to Mary of the Annunciation on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, Ave Maria is a rural parish serving Wheaton and surrounding townships in western Minnesota within the Diocese of St. Cloud. Pastor Fr. John Paul Knopik leads a community that gathers for a Sunday morning Mass, a weekday Mass on Wednesday, and a Saturday vigil, with ministries ranging from Eucharistic Adoration and Bible Study to the Ave Maria Quilters and a Parish Choir.
Ave Maria is a Roman Catholic parish in Wheaton, Minnesota, part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The parish offers Mass 3 times per week, including Sunday at 9:30 AM. Confession is available on Wednesday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Wednesday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Wednesday
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Prayer Groups
Prayer Group
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Ave Maria? ▼
Ave Maria Mass times: Sunday at 9:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday.
When is confession at Ave Maria? ▼
Ave Maria confession times: Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Ave Maria? ▼
Yes, Ave Maria celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Where is Ave Maria located? ▼
Ave Maria is located at 201 9th Street South, Wheaton, MN 56296. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.