Catholic Rural Life

Chapter & Rural Life Mass Highlight: Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota!

Join our Diocese of Crookston Chapter as they celebrate the gifts of faith, community, and rural life at their Rural Life Mass on Sunday, June 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Our chapters bring people together through prayer, fellowship, service, educational programs, community events, and annual Rural Life Masses that honor the unique vocation of rural living.

Interested in starting a Chapter in your area?

Every chapter begins with local relationships and members who are passionate about strengthening faith and community.

Contact Chapter Program Manager Karl Horwath at [email protected] to learn more!

Planning to attend a Rural Life Mass this year? Let us know in the comments!

Looking for a simple way to support pollinators at home?

In honor of National Pollinators Month, we're sharing practical ways to help bees, butterflies, and other beneficial creatures thrive right in your own backyard.

One easy project is installing a bee house! These small shelters provide nesting sites and protection for native solitary bees, helping them stay close to the flowers, gardens, and crops they pollinate.

Whether made from wood, recycled materials, or purchased ready-made, bee houses are an accessible way to encourage pollinator activity and support the health of local ecosystems.

Small actions can make a big difference. By creating habitat for pollinators, we're helping care for the creatures that play an essential role in producing the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we enjoy every day.

It's a simple way to practice stewardship and care for God's creation, one bee at a time.

Do you have a bee house, pollinator garden, or other pollinator-friendly feature in your yard? Share a photo or tell us about it below!