The Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church is an active parish within the community of Cooks Creek, MB. Construction began in 1930 and the church was consecrated in 1952. This multi-tiered domed structure is situated on a property that includes the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes and the parish cemetery. Since 1954, it has hosted annual pilgrimages for the feast of the Assumption (Dormition) of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Church is a landmark example of Ukrainian church construction in Manitoba, thanks in particular to the famous priest-architect, Father Philip Rue, a Franciscan. It stands as one of the largest Ukrainian Catholic churches in Western Canada and a vivid representation of the “prairie cathedral” architectural style in Manitoba. The design combines the dynamic forms and colors of Ukrainian Baroque with a variety of architectural motifs and elements made of concrete, plaster, and paint.

Father Philip Rue, who is buried in the parish cemetery, designed more than 30 churches from Alberta to Ontario. Each church is a unique embodiment of his aesthetic concept of a “prairie cathedral.”

Church Services: Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 10:30 am. All are welcome!
Tours are available May to September Long Weekend, noon to 6 pm.