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On Ash Wednesday, the Church presents the call to repentance and conversion with forceful words from the Book of the Prophet Joel. “Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your hearts and not your garments and return to the Lord your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness and relenting in punishment.”

GRAND ISLAND—The Diocese of Grand Island announced Feb. 17 that Grand Island Central Catholic Principal Jordan Engle will assume the role as diocesan superintendent in addition to his principal duties effective July 1.

COZAD—"The Way: A Healing Retreat for Male Survivors of Abuse" has been scheduled for March 20-22 at Camp Comeca in Cozad. The event is a three-day guided meditation and prayer experience for men whose abuse by another has deeply affected their heart, mind, body and soul.

According to Hallmark, it’s Valentine’s Day! This is the day when sweethearts remember each other in a special way. Certainly, Valentine’s Day is a celebration for lovers, with a clear focus on the romantic side of love. Special cards, gifts, meals and moments are planned to celebrate romantic love for one another.

Prior to moving to Nebraska, Mike Foley lived 20 years in Washington, D.C., where he was the Director of Financial Analysis for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.     Remembering the Washington, D.C. Mass held at the capitol Mall in 1979 with Pope John Paul II, Lt. Governor Foley reminisced about his attending that day and his decision to get involved in the March for Life.

Lent begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, and continues until the Easter triduum, which begins with evening Mass of the Lord's Supper Thursday, April 9. The law of abstinence: Prohibits eating meat and applies to all Catholics ages 14 and older on Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday, April 10.