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'Catholic response to death penalty is not based on who Thomas Creech is, but rather on who we are'
By Deacon Scott Pearhill ICR Editor The second attempt to execute Thomas Creech on Nov. 13 forces us to consider the death penalty again....

Diocese of Boise
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Where in the world is Father Joe?
Father McDonald joins Volunteer Encounter for two ‘working holidays’ in Zimbabwe Father Joe and Dallie at the Dusty Acres Equine Center...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Katie Hiller encounters God through the majesty of mountains and mission
“I just have a deep love for the mountains,” Hiller said. “It was a theme on our trip—what is your spiritual landscape?” By Brad Bugger...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 22, 20245 min read


2024 presidential election petitions
Our country has recently suffered through two attempted assassinations of a political candidate. Hateful rhetoric and bad-faith actors...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 4, 20243 min read


New Day Dawns for Diocese of Boise
Bishop Peter breaks ground for new chancery building; construction begins this fall. Bishop Peter F. Christensen, ten-year-old Joseph...

Emily Woodham
Oct 4, 20244 min read


New Stations of the Cross at Priest Lake give witness of Christ’s love
Father Lambert Nwauzor, right, came from Nigeria for the dedication of the new Stations of the Cross at St. Blanche’s in Priest Lake. He...

Emily Woodham
Sep 24, 20245 min read


‘Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!’
Jack Daly’s life is a journey of faith Jack Daly proclaims the Sunday Mass readings at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise. (Courtesy...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 19, 20245 min read


Blessed Solanus Casey’s family praise new documentary
(Courtesy Photo/Maria Joyce) By Maria Joyce for the ICR The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey is a new documentary by the Augustine...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 17, 20242 min read


St. Augustine’s Student Center celebrates ‘Welcome Week’
University of Idaho students and Father Chase Hasenoehrl (center) enjoy fellowship around the fire at St. Augustine’s student center in...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 16, 20243 min read


‘The most useful ritual book never used’
Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass Above, Father Nelson Cintra (left), and Father Francisco Flores adore...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Faith and Fun unite at Catholic summer camp
Camp attendees brave the snow on the first day of Catholic Junior High Camp in June. (Courtesy Photo/Andrew Furphy) By Andrew Furphy...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 15, 20243 min read


All Saints parishioner takes first vows
Sister Raphaela (Courtesy Photo/Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia) By Margaret Scott for the ICR Sister Raphaela, born Lucille Elizabeth...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 14, 20246 min read


Defibrillators save lives
Pocatello Parish installs four devices, trains parishioners to use them Dave Berry (left), Nancy and Dan Anthony, and Principal Margie...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 13, 20244 min read


Two schools welcome new principals
By Emily Woodham Staff Writer Holy Rosary Catholic School in Idaho Falls and St. Mary’s Catholic School in Moscow welcome new principals...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Beginnings are important!
Bishop Kelly Boise By Father Greg Vance, SJ Bishop Kelly Chaplain We are now in the rhythm of the new school year at Bishop Kelly. Many...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 13, 20243 min read


‘You need a lot of patience and kindness to steer the ship’
Father Gerald Funke retires Father Gerald Funke washes the feet of parishioners during the Mass of the Last Supper at St. Agnes in...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 12, 20247 min read


A NEW DAY IS DAWNING
Chancery Groundbreaking September 22, 2024 City of Boise blesses Diocese Chancery project By Deacon Scott Pearhill Editor On Tuesday,...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 11, 20245 min read


Tending the parish garden is her tithe to the Lord
Rita Armor, 79, helps beautify St. Mark’s Parish, Boise Armor bikes to St. Mark’s with her gardening supplies. (Courtesy Photos/Mary...

Diocese of Boise
Sep 1, 20244 min read


Boise Encounter School of Ministry opens this fall
Deacon Scott Aiken from Encounter’s Portland Campus and Trish Campaña from Boise pray over Andrew Patti at the Encounter School of...

Deacon Scott Pearhill
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Monsignor Andrew J. Schumacher, designer of St. Augustine’s, dies at age 90
Monsignor Schumacher in 2018 preaching at the Boise Cathedral. (ICR Photos) By Emily Woodham ICR Staff Writer Monsignor Andrew J....

Diocese of Boise
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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