News Around the Diocese

The Kearney Catholic sixth graders took a tour of St. James Church in Kearney.

Gracie Woods, Grand Island Central Catholic junior, won the Nebraska Catholic Conference’s statewide Pro-Life Essay Contest for her work from the 2020-2021 school year. She received a $150 prize, as will Grand Island Central Catholic. The contest was sponsored by the Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities.

Our Lady of Lourdes CCW in Ravenna sponsored a family, faith and fun night on Aug. 14. The event included outdoor games, a cake walk, bounce house, bingo and music by Tim Mohanna.

The third annual Sts. Peter and Paul Holy Smoke Cook-Off was Aug. 28 where parishioners could play in a bags tournament, watch the Husker football game and participate in a raffle.