The Central Minnesota Catholic

09/07/2026

We worked with Pray Tell on this video message from Bishop Neary. Happy Feast of St. Cloud! (Link to watch in the first comment)

09/05/2026

People come to Pacem In Terris Hermitage Retreat Center for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director.

09/03/2026

Pathways to Wellness will host a wellness-focused event featuring speaker David Mach on Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will be held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham.

Pathways to Wellness will host a wellness-focused event featuring speaker David Mach on Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Perham.

09/03/2026

After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launched Breastplate Athletic to help others evangelize through activewear.

After a spiritual encounter at his local gym, local entrepreneur Terry Haider launches a faith-based athletic brand to help others evangelize through activewear.

08/29/2026

Bishop Neary recently traveled to Madagascar in his role as chairman of the board of Catholic Relief Services. His column about his experience in Africa is filled with tales, anecdotes and lessons that reveal God’s presence in unexpected ways.

His experiences in Africa are filled with tales, anecdotes and lessons that reveal God's presence in unexpected ways.

08/27/2026

Just five days before Father Omar Guanchez was to return to the U.S. and the parishes he serves in Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler, two earthquakes hit Venezuela just 39 seconds apart.

Just five days before he was to return to the U.S. and the parishes he serves in Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler, on June 24, two earthquakes hit Venezuela just 39 seconds apart.

08/26/2026

Faith formation has been challenging for Patrick Erickson’s family, but Mora’s family faith formation model is a “win” for them.

Faith formation has been challenging for Patrick Erickson's family, but Mora's family faith formation model is a "win" for them.

08/21/2026

ICYMI: With sweet corn fundraiser, couple gives back to a school that has been an important part of their family’s life.

With sweet corn fundraiser, couple gives back to a school that has been an important part of their family's life.

08/17/2026

On a perfect day for an outdoor Mass, people from around the diocese gathered Aug. 16 at the Moenkedick Family Farm in Perham for the annual Rural Life Celebration with the theme “Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands.” The celebration was hosted by the Northern Cross Area Catholic Community (Perham, Dent, Rush Lake and Butler) and the Moenkedick family. The event included the Mass celebrated by Father Mark Stang, presentation of the Century Farm Awards and the Rural Business Award, a sloppy joe and fresh corn dinner and children’s games and activities. Catholic Rural Life

08/11/2026

Minnesota’s mid-term primary elections are today! Watch the video for Bishop Neary’s message about the importance of voting.

Election year message from Bishop Patrick Neary and the Minnesota C...