Welcome to St. Michael the Archangel Parish
A welcoming family, growing in Christ’s love.
St. Michael Parish in Tarnov, Nebraska, is the state’s first Polish Catholic parish still in operation. Founded in 1880 and built with materials from the 1898 Omaha Exposition, the church remains a cherished landmark of faith and heritage. Today, it continues to serve the community with weekly Mass and a welcoming spirit.
Parish Office Hours
Regular Office Hours:
8 AM-3:30 PM – Tuesday thru Friday
Closed Mondays
Summer Office hours:
8 AM-12 Noon -Tuesday thru Friday
Closed Mondays
Parish Address
309 3rd Street
Tarnov, NE 68642
PO Box 162
Humphrey, NE 68642
Parish Contact Information
Parish Office Phone: 402-367-2231
Parish email: stmichaelstarnov@gmail.com
New Parishioners: contact the parish office and fill out information sheet.
Parish Staff
Parish Bookkeeper – Rita Keller / Mindy Stock
Parish Secretary – Rita Keller / Mindy Stock
Director of PRE – Michelle Brandl
Cemetery Information – Bob Eisenmenger
Please use the form below to contact the parish office
Parish Leaders
Deacon Couple: Louis and Doris Dohmen
Parish Council / Finance Board:
– Mitch Dohmen
– Rob Brandl
– Mindy Stock
– Joy Hemmer
– Adam Korth
Please use the form below to contact any of the Parish Leaders!
Parish Documents & Information
Liturgical Minister Schedule
Parish Advisory Board Minutes
Parish Center Rental
Contact Ruth Mausbach
402-920-3140
Parish and Museum Tours
Contact Judy Hanzel at 402-246-4807
Contact St. Michael Parish
St. Michael Parish Calendar
History of St. Michael the Archangel Parish
Established / Blessing Date: October 24, 1901
Our History
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Tarnov, Nebraska, established in 1880, is the state’s first Polish Catholic parish still in operation. The current Gothic Revival-style church, designed by Brother Leonard Dorschied, O.F.M., was constructed between 1900 and 1901 on land donated by Frank and Sophia Paprocki, immigrants from Tarnów, Poland. Parishioners contributed labor and materials, including repurposed brick and lumber from the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, to complete the church at a cost of $17,000.
The church complex includes several significant structures:
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Rectory, School-Convent, and Chicken House: Built between 1910 and 1911 to support the parish’s operations.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto: Constructed in 1926-1927 to honor World War I veterans from the Tarnov area, this grotto was inspired by the shrine in Lourdes, France.
In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, the St. Michael’s Church complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1990.
Today, St. Michael’s offers Mass every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The former school building now serves as a social hall and museum, while the old rectory, known as The Michael House, is available for event rentals and overnight stays.