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Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join this vibrant community that celebrates faith, proclaims, heals, learns, serves, and aids.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Training

Have you ever wanted to deepen your understanding of the faith and accompany young children as they encounter the Good Shepherd? Join us for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level 1 Training for those planning to work with children ages 3–6, August 24–26 and August 31–September 2 in the St. Ann Church Basement Atrium in Wadena. CGS is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation that helps children experience the parables, the liturgy, and the beauty of prayer in a hands-on and meaningful way. Discover the joy and richness of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd!

Mass Times & Locations

Holy Masses are celebrated in various locations on both weekdays and weekends. These Mass times are subject to change when other events (like funerals) come up. We invite guests to check our community calendar for updated Mass times.

St. Joseph

Bertha

Sunday | 8:00 AM

St. Hubert

Bluegrass

Saturday | 4:00 PM

St. John the Baptist

Bluffton

Saturday | 4:00 PM

Assumption of Our Lady

Menahga

Saturday | 6:30 PM

St. Michael

Motley

Sunday | 10:30 AM

Sacred Heart

Staples

Sunday | 8:30 AM

St. Frederick

Verndale

Saturday | 6:00 PM

St. Ann

Wadena

Sunday | 10:00 AM

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Sacred Heart School

Our Area Catholic Community’s school is Sacred Heart Area School in Staples.

Diocese of St. Cloud

Through our diocese and its bishop, this ACC is linked not only to Catholics in central Minnesota but to the global Catholic Church.

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Every good Catholic is one confession away from sainthood.
Patrick Madrid