• Dream Becomes Reality - Answering the call to the diaconate | Deacon Matt Lonnemann
    Dream Becomes Reality - Answering the call to the diaconate | Deacon Matt Lonnemann
    January 6, 2023
    “Around October 2017, I began having recurring dreams. In this dream, I found myself face down in front of the altar at St. Mary's Cathedral, dressed in white.”
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  • Mother Jesusmerling Poche - Servants of the Risen Christ
    Mother Jesusmerling Poche - Servants of the Risen Christ
    January 5, 2023
    I was born in the Dominican Republic and I am the fourth of five siblings. At the age of 21, I emigrated to the United States to study and seek a better future.
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  • Catholics Encounter Christ (CEC) Women's Weekend
    Catholics Encounter Christ (CEC) Women's Weekend
    January 4, 2023
    Date: March 3-5, 2023 | CEC is a structured 3-day weekend beginning on Friday evening and concluding on Sunday evening at Camp Comeca in Cozad. 
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  • Abigail Sasse completes NFP training
    Abigail Sasse completes NFP training
    November 16, 2022
    Abigail Sasse of Chadron, has completed the first part of the Creighton Model Fertility Care Practitioner (NFP) training and is now an intern in the education program.
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  • Fr.  Canela takes group to Conception Encounter Weekend
    Fr. Canela takes group to Conception Encounter Weekend
    November 14, 2022
    Fr. Canela, pastor of St. Mary's in Grand Island took a group of 17 boys to the Conception Seminary Encounter Weekend, November 12-14.
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  • St. Agnes Elementary implements Vocation Friday
    St. Agnes Elementary implements Vocation Friday
    October 19, 2022
    St. Agnes Elementary in Scottsbluff is implementing Vocation Friday once a month in response to Bishop Hanefeldt's call to "Ignite a Culture of Vocations" in our diocese.
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  • St. Patrick Church Hosts Public Square Rosary
    St. Patrick Church Hosts Public Square Rosary
    October 15, 2022
    St. Patrick in North Platte hosted a public square rosary led by Catholic Daughters Court #1548 Our Lady of Fatima on October 15th.
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  • Prince of Peace Students learn about Vocations
    Prince of Peace Students learn about Vocations
    October 5, 2022
    Three Sisters of Life from Denver and Brother Joseph from the Knights of the Holy Eucharist in Lincoln shared all about their vocations with the Prince of Peace Faith Formation Classes on October 5th.
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  • DCCW Biennial Convention held in North Platte
    DCCW Biennial Convention held in North Platte
    September 10, 2022
    The 56th DCCW (Diocesan Council of Catholic Women) Biennial Convention was held on September 9-10 at Holy Spirit in North Platte.
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  • Rite of Candidacy Celebrated
    Rite of Candidacy Celebrated
    August 27, 2022
    Nine men completed the aspirancy year and were admitted as candidates to the permanent diaconate.
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  • Permanent Deacons Honored
    Permanent Deacons Honored
    August 10, 2022
    St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island hosted a Deacon Appreciation Mass and Dinner, August 10.
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  • Sr. Ann Ference & Sr. Paulette Kuta celebrate 65 years
    Sr. Ann Ference & Sr. Paulette Kuta celebrate 65 years
    August 9, 2022
    Sr. Ann Ference & Sr. Paulette Kuta celebrated 65 years of religious life on August 10th.
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  • Mary Parlin, 2022 Catholic Extension Lumen Christi Nominee
    Mary Parlin, 2022 Catholic Extension Lumen Christi Nominee
    August 3, 2022
    Mary Parlin, retired editor of the West Nebraska Catholic magazine and West Nebraska Register was nominated for the 2022 Catholic Extension Lumen Christi Award.
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  • Higher Ground - Extreme Faith Middle School Well Attended
    Higher Ground - Extreme Faith Middle School Well Attended
    July 22, 2022
    Nearly 100 youth from across the diocese converged upon Camp Maranatha near Maxwell, Nebraska for the Extreme Faith Middle School Retreat. The annual program is sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Island's Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
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  • Province of Omaha Celebrates 50th
    Province of Omaha Celebrates 50th
    July 18, 2022
    The Province of Omaha National Council of Catholic Women celebrated their 50th anniversary July 18, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, NE, with 47 ladies, 4 ZOOM attendees and 5 Spiritual Advisers present.
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  • St. Joseph, Kimball holds Vacation Bible School
    St. Joseph, Kimball holds Vacation Bible School
    July 15, 2022
    St. Joseph Church in Kimball hosted their very first Vacation Bible School July 11-15.
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  • St. Leo's Grand Island at CHWC
    St. Leo's Grand Island at CHWC
    July 5, 2022
    A group of 9 high school youth made their way to Billings, MT to participate in Catholic Hearts Work Camp June 26 - July 3.
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  • Bishop Hanefeldt issues statement following overturn of Roe v. Wade
    Bishop Hanefeldt issues statement following overturn of Roe v. Wade
    June 24, 2022
    Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt issued a statement June 24 in response to the United States Supreme Court Decision in the Case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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  • NCC hosts Bishops and Brew
    NCC hosts Bishops and Brew
    June 22, 2022
    Nebraska Catholic Conference (NCC) hosted "Bishops and Brews" event for Religious Liberty Week.
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  • Sr. Maureen Murphy Dies
    Sr. Maureen Murphy Dies
    June 21, 2022
    Sister Maureen Murphy, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.
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