Eight Hastings Catholic Schools students received sacraments marking their entry into or completion within Catholicism this spring. The process included group instruction led by Sisters Mary Emmanuel and M. Xavier under an expanded OCIA program at St. Cecilia School.
A group of seminarians will walk nearly four hundred miles across southern Nebraska beginning May 19 as part of their summer formation activities within the Diocese of Lincoln. Their journey includes stops at dozens of parishes along their route while engaging local communities.
Five U.S. bishops have roots or service ties with the Diocese of Lincoln. The announcement details their backgrounds along with facts about diocesan outreach across southern Nebraska.
St. Mary Parish in downtown Lincoln hosted its annual ‘Praise & Pasta’ event ahead of the city marathon. The gathering included a special blessing at Mass followed by a pasta dinner attended by hundreds of runners and supporters.
Conán McGonagle will soon be ordained after completing multiple marathons supporting Mary’s Meals charity. His experience connects athletic discipline with spiritual vocation while highlighting support from Nebraska’s Catholic community.
A three-day healing retreat called “The Way” will be held July 17–19 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly for female survivors of abuse. The Christian-based program welcomes women from all faith backgrounds seeking support through guided meditation and prayer.
The Archdiocese of Denver confirmed that Vatican authorities have upheld its decision to close St. Louis School due to declining enrollment and financial issues. Church leaders expressed gratitude toward affected families while offering continued prayers during this transition.
Franciscan University’s largest-ever graduating class heard messages about living out their faith during commencement ceremonies on May 9. Speakers urged students from across states and countries to make a positive difference using their formation at this Catholic institution.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued a statement marking one year since Pope Leo XIV became pope. He reflected on themes from this papacy including unity, outreach to youth, prayerful leadership, and local connections between Philadelphia’s Catholic community and Rome.
St. Michael School in Lincoln urges more parish families to participate in tithing after revealing tuition covers less than half its educational costs. Leaders stress community support is essential for sustaining Catholic education under their current funding model.