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A life of service and gratitude
Mary Hersley-Kaineg Senior Living One of Margarita Luna’s fondest memories was the day she made her First Holy Communion. “It was...

Diocese of Boise
Nov 14, 20234 min read


Sculptures of St. John the Evangelist and St. Catherine of Siena to adorn Boise Cathedral
Contribute to Cathedral Statues By Deacon Scott Pearhill Editor, ICR Christopher Alles, who has been called a “modern Michelangelo” by...

Deacon Scott Pearhill
Nov 13, 20235 min read


You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers
Mt 23:1-12 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time EL EVANGELIO Padre Enrique Terriquez From the beginning of his Gospel, St. Matthew...

Diocese of Boise
Nov 13, 20235 min read


In November, we remember the dead . . . and our own mortality
By MaryLou Molitor for the ICR Catholics traditionally observe November as a time dedicated to praying for the dead, specifically those...

Diocese of Boise
Nov 13, 20234 min read


Rebuilding the logic of marriage as a ‘cornerstone’
Bishop Peter Christensen will offer a special Mass to celebrate milestone wedding anniversaries on Dec. 2 at St. John’s Cathedral. This...

Jay Wonacott
Nov 10, 20234 min read


‘Adore God, and love others with His love’
Pope Francis prays at the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 29, 2023. (Vatican Media) Catholic News...

Catholic New Agency
Nov 10, 20234 min read


Reading the ICR helps Idaho prisoners build healthy community connections
Deacon Thomas Mannschreck, director of Prison Outreach, visits a Boise prison. (ICR photo) By Emily Woodham Staff Writer The Diocese of...

Emily Woodham
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Before 2023 ends — make an impact!
This season fills our calendars with activities and our hearts with thankfulness for loved ones and the faith we share. Many of us begin...

Margaret Hampton
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Be informed, pray, discern . . . and vote
Sisters and brothers in Christ, as we head into November, we are reminded of one of the greatest freedoms our country and state afford...

Bishop Peter
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Thanksgiving Food Box program helps families from all corners of Ada County
Volunteers preparing Thanksgiving food boxes for St. Vincent de Paul of Southwest Idaho. (Courtesy photo/Ralph May) By Ralph May For the...

Diocese of Boise
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Three Sisters from Mexico arrive in Twin Falls, serving adolescent children and youth
Mothers Angélica Gutiérrez, back left, María de Lourdes Sedano, back left, and Oneida Martínez are at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in...

Vero Gutierrez
Nov 6, 20237 min read


‘Whoever said service couldn’t be fun’
By MaryLou Molitor for the Idaho Catholic Register BOISE — The role of permanent deacons in the Catholic Church can be summed up in one...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Thousands attend candlelight prayer vigil in Rome for peace in Holy Land
Sisters of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity participate in the candlelight prayer vigil on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Credit: Daniel...

Catholic New Agency
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Cherishing the Word
Father Moisés Torres Urzúa, MSP, pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel, receives a Bible from parishioner Cecilia Rodríguez during a Mass in...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 30, 20235 min read


Bishop Tod Brown dies Oct. 15, Feast of St. Teresa of Avila
Top left: Bishop Tod Brown retired as Bishop of Orange, Calif. in 2012. (Courtesy photo/Diocese of Orange) Top right: Bishop Tod Brown...

Emily Woodham
Oct 27, 20233 min read


A priest’s strength depends on his relationship with Christ
Bishop Peter Christensen and Bishop Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, with priests of the Diocese of...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Catholic men bond in faith during five-state motorcycle ride
Catholic Men’s Motorcycle Ride participants at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Twin Falls, August 6. (Courtesy photo/Fr. Pawel Pawliszko)...

Deacon Scott Pearhill
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Cassabone fosters BK tradition of Catholic excellence
Frank Casabonne - Chair of Bishop Kelly’s Board of Governance By Emily Woodham Staff Writer Bishop Kelly High School is pleased to...

Emily Woodham
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Survivors of Divorce Healing Retreat
Adult children of divorce heal through ‘Life-Giving Wounds’ Last year, a team from the national Life-Giving Wounds Ministry (LGW) offered...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 24, 20234 min read


‘Love is an action word’
The following story appeared in the September 22 Idaho Catholic Register. Old-fashioned produce cart filled with free-to-take harvested...

Diocese of Boise
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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