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Weiser church is ‘an expression of love and devotion to the Lord’
Simple maintenance ‘blossomed’ into substantial remodeling project By Philip A. Janquart ICR Assistant Editor Father Jorge Garcia’s voice...

Philip A. Janquart
Dec 18, 20246 min read


Lonna and Gary Nixon celebrate 60 years of blessings
The Nixons on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mary Hersley-Kaineg Senior Living When Lonna Jean Smith finished high school, she began...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Annual Milestone Wedding Anniversary Mass sees largest turnout
Couples share their stories of faith and commitment Eva and Deacon Jerry Pera, who celebrated 67 years of marriage, were blessed by...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Christmas cards from parish children put into action Jubilee message of hope
Father Ben Uhlenkott, pastor of Risen Christ Parish, and Sharleen Thurston, elementary education coordinator, survey Christmas cards...

Philip A. Janquart
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Father Juan Maria Garatea (1936 to 2024)
Father Juan Maria Garate December 9, 2024 (Idaho Catholic Register) Father Juan Maria Garatea went home to his heavenly Father on...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Frassati Food Drive at Bishop Kelly surpasses goal
BK students collected 27,000 pounds of food during the 2024 Frassati Food Drive. From left to right, Zoey Stauffer, Kate Revier, Alex...

Emily Woodham
Dec 16, 20243 min read


2024 Festival of Trees
For 40 years, Saint Alphonsus Health System has helped fight cancer and build community in the Treasure Valley by celebrating the Advent...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Wood River Catholic community hires new Pastoral Associate
New Pastoral Associate Chris Lyford and Father Ron Wekerle at Our Lady of the Snows in Sun Valley. (ICR Photo/Deacon Scott Pearhill) By...

Philip A. Janquart
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Msgr. Dennis Joseph Wassmuth
Msgr. Dennis Joseph Wassmuth August 28th, 1947 - December 2nd, 2024 Monsignor Dennis Joseph Wassmuth went home to his heavenly Father on...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 9, 20243 min read


A thankful heart is a happy heart
By Emily Woodham Staff Writer One of my favorite Bible verses is from Psalm 73 “To be near God is my happiness” (verse 28). It is used as...

Emily Woodham
Dec 3, 20245 min read


SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024) -- IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
In 2024, December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent, so the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, December 9....

Diocese of Boise
Nov 21, 20241 min read


'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
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