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Father Joseph Muha, Diocese of Boise priest, dies at age 89
Father Joseph Muha 50th Anniversary Photo There will be a funeral Vigil on March 12 at the Cathedral. On March 13, Bishop Peter...

Diocese of Boise
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Statement of Bishop Peter F. Christensen Concerning the Impending Execution of Thomas Creech
Idaho's first execution in nearly 12 years will take place on February 28. The state's highest court denied a stay of execution for...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 26, 20246 min read


Unforgettable Birth Stories
Meet Three of Idaho’s Newest Catholics COURTESY PHOTO | COLTON MACHADO By Lori Hadacek Chaplin for the ICR In late 2023, three Idaho baby...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 14, 20247 min read


Formation and fun at Cottonwood monastery
COURTESY PHOTO | DR. SAMANTHA L. MILLER By Julie A. Ferraro for the ICR With the number of vowed Religious continuing to age, it might be...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 13, 20245 min read


Idaho seminarians brave cold, marching for Life in Washington, D.C.
COURTESY PHOTO | LIBBY MAHOWALD Diocese of Boise seminarians at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. Ian Willnerd (left)...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 7, 20243 min read


‘He will be there in our victories and our losses. He will be with us always.’
ICR PHOTO | VERO GUTIÉRREZ By Emily Woodham Assistant Editor In his homily for the Mass for Life, Bishop Peter Christensen encouraged...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 7, 20244 min read


World Day of the Sick Anointing Mass
Join us for the World Day of the Sick Anointing Mass at Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist. The event, sponsored by the Order of...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Catholic Schools Week unites faith and community
Idaho Catholic Schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week from Sunday, Jan. 29 - Saturday, Feb. 3. The theme this year is “United in...

Diocese of Boise
Jan 31, 20242 min read


‘Teams of Our Lady’ strengthens marriages, families
Rob and Sharla Walsh with Bishop Peter Christensen at the 2024 Anniversary Mass celebrating their 54th year of marriage. By Emily Woodham...

Emily Woodham
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Catholic Men’s Conference registration is open
Salt & Light Radio presents the theme, “Grace Abounds,” for the Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, Feb. 3. The in-person event...

Diocese of Boise
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Pro-life is ‘pro-birth’ and more
March for Life speakers note multifaceted support for women and children ICR PHOTO | VERO GUTIÉRREZ By Emily Woodham Assistant Editor The...

Diocese of Boise
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Deacon Rick Bonney
Last night Deacon Rick passed into the House of the Father after a lengthy battle with cancer. Deacon Rick had served in several...

Diocese of Boise
Jan 26, 20241 min read


‘For this, I give thanks to God’
Father Godinez is a new U.S. citizen By Vero Gutiérrez Assistant Editor Father Francisco Godínez, pastor of Corpus Christi in Fruitland,...

Vero Gutierrez
Jan 8, 20243 min read


National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
By Emily Woodham Assistant Editor The faithful from across Idaho and neighboring states are encouraged to participate in any portion of...

Emily Woodham
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Recent Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
"Even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, he can always ask for a blessing, stretching out his hand to God, as Peter...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 20, 202311 min read


Celebramos a la Madre del verdadero Dios por quien se vive
Por Vero Gutiérrez Asistente Editor Unidos por esta gran celebración de toda la Iglesia, cientos de católicos alrededor de Idaho,...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 19, 20235 min read


Advent’s twofold character
By Tish Thornton Liturgy Matters “Advent has a twofold character, for it is a time of preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas, in...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 13, 20233 min read


Celebración Anual de la Vigilia de Acción de Gracias.
Por Verónica Gutiérrez Colaboradora RUPERT -- Miembros de la Sociedad de Adoración Nocturna de Rupert, también realizaron su Vigilia...

Diocese of Boise
Dec 8, 20235 min read


‘Long Live Christ the King!’ was the cry of the Cristero martyrs
Funeral procession with two coffins – one white and one black. The Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca stamps on the reverse of these postcards suggest that...

Vero Gutierrez
Nov 27, 20236 min read


Meals are sacred moments
2022 Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Jay and Michelle Wonacott. (Courtesy photo/Jay Wonacott) The English word “Thanksgiving” derives...

Jay Wonacott
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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