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St. Kateri Tekakwitha: 
The “Log Church”
at Saints Mary & Joseph

Sawyer, MN

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  • Welcome to the church in the woods!
    Welcome to the church in the woods!
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    • History of the Log Church
      History of the Log Church
    • Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church

      The historic log church was the original parish church of Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic parish.  Saints Mary and Joseph Parish is a small, family oriented parish about 30 minutes west of Duluth on the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.  The log church is located behind the present church building along Mission Road in Sawyer (approximately one mile north of MN Highway 210 at Sawyer).  

      Sunday Mass at Saints Mary and Joseph Church is offered at 10:30am every Sunday.  Occasionally during the weeks from the late spring through the middle of autumn our 10:30am Mass is offered in the log church.  Please check our weekly bulletin for the most current information and join us for worship!

      To learn more about Saint Mary and Joseph parish, please go to www.stfmjcatholic.org.

  • Your donations help us to preserve this authentic piece of history!

    • Nestled in history and built with care, the authentic Old Log Church stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and faith of generations past. The Old Log Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  After extensive renovations and restoration, it was dedicated and blessed by the late Bishop Paul Sirba on September 8th, 2019.

      However, as time takes its toll, your help is needed to help preserve this historic Old Log Church for future generations.  Your donation will be used directly in maintenance and upkeep, ensuring that its unique architecture and spirit endure.

      By contributing, you become a part of this story:  protecting a historic landmark, keeping its doors open for worship, prayer, and for gatherings of the people, so that it may continue to be a testimony to the Catholic Faith and to local history.

      We invite you to join us in safeguarding this irreplaceable Old Log Church.

      You may send donations by check (make checks payable to “Sts. Mary and Joseph Church”, writing “Old Log Church” in the memo line) sending your donation to:

      Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish Office
      Attn:  Log Church
      509 Sunrise Drive
      Carlton, Minnesota 55718


      Your gift truly does make a difference!

    St. Kateri Tekakwitha

    1225 Mission Rd | Sawyer, MN 55780

    Mailing address: 509 Sunrise Drive | Carlton, MN 55718
    ​​​​​​​218-384-4563
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