Location & Mailing Address:
68003 Provincial Road 212, Cooks Creek, Manitoba, Canada R5M 0E2
Services
Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10:30 AM, Sung in English
2025 Annual Pilgrimage August 15-17, 2025 (schedule)
Donations
Donations may be made in person on Sundays or by cheque, mailed to the address provided above. We are sincerely grateful for your support.
Events
Fellowship BBQ Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:00 PM All welcome!
Jubilee 2025
Contacts
General Queries
- Email: immaculatechurchcc@gmail.com
- Phone: 204-444-2478
Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms
- Rev. Taras Kowch at 204-694-3583
Tours
The Church and Grotto will be open to the public with tours available weekends from May 17, 2025 – September 28, 2025.
Saturday and Sunday – Open Noon to 6:00 PM
16 years and over – $5
6 – 15 years – $2
5 and under – Free
For more information contact us by email or call.
History
Very Reverend Philip Ruh, O.M.I. (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate) designed and led the construction of the Immaculate Conception Church and Grotto, in Cooks Creek, Manitoba.
- The construction of the Church started in 1930 and was completed in 1952.
- The church was built from bricks in a cruciform plan (shape of cross), measuring 140 feet long, 100 feet wide and 110 feet high with nine domes. Seating capacity is 434.
- The church was designated a Manitoba Provincial Heritage Site in 1986 and a National Historic Site in 1997.
- In 1954, the construction of the Grotto, a replica of the Lady of Lourdes Grotto in France, began.
- Following the death of Father Ruh in 1962, the St. Josaphat Knights of Columbus Council facilitated the completion of the Grotto by 1970.
Media
Videographer: Bredan Olenick
Narration: Mike Page