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Deacon Bill Petzak served Church in Idaho for 38 years
The following story appeared in the April 7 Idaho Catholic Register. Deacon Bill Petzak, an avid outdoorsman, spent his entire career...

Diocese of Boise
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Priests renew their vows; oils blessed at Chrism Mass
The following story by Bishop Peter Christensen appeared in the April 7 Idaho Catholic Register. By Emily Woodham Staff Writer The...

Diocese of Boise
Apr 11, 20234 min read


Eastern Idaho parish in prayer for Father Morales seriously injured in March 24 vehicular accident
The following story appeared in the April 7 Idaho Catholic Register. Parishioners at Presentation of the Lord Parish in American Falls,...

Diocese of Boise
Apr 11, 20234 min read


HOLY DEATH
Funerals should focus on Jesus Christ; burials on dignity of lives He created The following story appeared in the March 24 Idaho Catholic...

Diocese of Boise
Apr 4, 20237 min read


The numbers behind Lent, the Triduum and Eastertide
The following story appeared in the March 10 Idaho Catholic Register. By John M. Grondelski Catholic Answers Easter is the central Feast...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 27, 20235 min read


The many symbols of Holy Week, Easter
The following story appeared in the March 24 Idaho Catholic Register. Photo Credit USCCB https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 27, 20233 min read


Saint Mary of Egypt
Feast Day: April 2 The following story appeared in the March 24 Idaho Catholic Register. By Emily Woodham Staff Writer The story of St....

Emily Woodham
Mar 27, 20234 min read


Brother Jonathan, VS, ordained by Bishop Peter to diaconate
The following story appeared in the March 24 Idaho Catholic Register. Bishop Peter Christensen lays his hands on the head of Brother...

Emily Woodham
Mar 24, 20236 min read


Chrism Mass set for March 30
The following story appeared in the March 24 Idaho Catholic Register. The annual Chrism Mass for the Diocese of Boise is at 10:30 a.m. on...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 24, 20231 min read


‘BELONG’
Young people at ICYC told they are created to be loved; have inherent dignity as sons and daughters of God The following story appeared...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 24, 20239 min read


Action urged against HB 342
Christian Welp, legislative liaison for the Diocese of Boise, is asking Catholics to contact Representatives on the House State Affairs...

Gene Fadness
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Use time in the desert to resist temptation, draw close to God
The following story appeared in the March 10 Idaho Catholic Register. Editor’s note: The Rite of Election takes place each year in all...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 20, 20236 min read


Applications for Rice Bowl grants are due soon
The deadline for Diocesan Rice Bowl Grants is Wednesday, May 3. Rice Bowl is a Lenten project of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the U.S...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 16, 20232 min read


Use this Lent to check the noise level in your life
The following story appeared in the March 10 Idaho Catholic Register. On Tuesdays, I have been carpooling to work with my eldest...

Jay Wonacott
Mar 15, 20235 min read


‘My thoughts about finally arriving home’
Former Protestant pastor reflects on reception into Catholic Church after 10-year search Bishop Peter Christensen anoints Brook Thelander...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 14, 20235 min read


Bishop grants dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day, but asks the faithful to spend hour in Adoration
By Bryan Taylor Chancellor, Diocese of Boise St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, which has many Catholics, especially me,...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 13, 20234 min read


If you’ve not been to Keuterville, March 19 is a good time to dine, see historic church
The following story appeared in the February 24 Idaho Catholic Register. Camas Prairie residents support Holy Cross Chapel in Keuterville...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Feast Day: March 18
The following story appeared in the March 10 Idaho Catholic Register. By Emily Woodham Staff Writer St. Cyril of Jerusalem stands out for...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 10, 20234 min read


U of I students respond to murders with All-Night Adoration
The following story appeared in the February 24 Idaho Catholic Register. Nicole Koepl is campus minister at the St. Augustine Catholic...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 9, 20233 min read


Your gift to Idaho Catholic Appeal provides future of hope for Diocese
By Margaret Hampton Although there are many obstacles in life, we are full of hope because we have our faith. Our hope helps us draw...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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