February - 2021

Feb 26
2 min

BISHOP PETER'S STATEMENT REGARDING ‘EQUALITY ACT’

February 26, 2021 BISHOP PETER CHRISTENSEN JOINS U.S. BISHOPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO OPPOSE ‘EQUALITY ACT’ BOISE – Bishop Peter Christensen has joined other bishops throughout the United States in expressing opposition to legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would trample religious freedom protections while codifying gender ideology in federal law. By a vote of 224 to 206, the U.S. House passed the so-called “Equality Act,” which recognizes sexual

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Gene Fadness

Feb 25
10 min

Divine Mercy: From Lithuania to Idaho

The following story appeared in the Feb. 26 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register The original Divine Mercy image is shown in the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, or Holy Trinity Church, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Producer of Divine Mercy documentary to be in Twin Falls, Jerome, Nampa and Boise By Gene Fadness Editor Every year on Divine Mercy Sunday for going on 15 years now, Daniel diSilva, producer of the documentary, “The Original Image of Divine Mercy,” is in Vilnius, Lithuani

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Gene Fadness

Feb 24
5 min

A HOME AND A FAMILY

Diocese expanding St. John Vianney Retirement Center to include five more apartments, guest room - The following story appeared in the Feb. 26 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register Six of the eight priests currently residing at the St. John Vianney Center for Retired Priests include, from left, Father Raul Covarrubias, Father Roger LaChance, Monsignor Dennis Wassmuth, Father Dennis Day, Father Enrique Terriquez and Father Joseph Muha. Not pictured are Father Steve Rukavina and

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Diocese of Boise

Feb 24
4 min

FRONT AND CENTER

St. John the Evangelist Cathedral begins project to restore tabernacle to center of sanctuary The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Tabernacle to be placed at St. John’ s Cathedral. Parishioners at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral parish and members of the Church from throughout the Diocese will have plenty to celebrate this year as the Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Cathedral was dedicated on March 27, 1921, but t

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Idaho students find ways to gather for SEEK conference

Andrew Furphy

Feb 23
4 min

Idaho students find ways to gather for SEEK conference

The following story appeared in the Feb. 26 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register Students from Idaho college campuses listen to speakers during this year's SEEK Conference sponsored by the Fellow-ship of Catholic University Students. COVID forced the conference to be held in many locations throughout the nation, however the head of FOCUS and some of the major speakers chose to be in Idaho. (ICR photo courtesy of Andrew Furphy) By Andrew Furphy For the Idaho Catholic Register

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Missionary priests arrive to serve Hispanic community

Vero Gutierrez

Feb 22
5 min

Missionary priests arrive to serve Hispanic community

The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. From left, Father Jesús Cruz and Father Moisés Urzúa of the Missionary Servants of the Word, who began serving in eastern Idaho last week. (ICR photo/Vero Gutiérrez) By Vero Gutierrez Idaho Catholic Register IDAHO FALLS – The newest priests to serve in the Diocese of Boise arrived here on Jan. 27, eager to experience a snowfall for the first time. They were disappointed, but not for long. A week

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Idaho Catholic Appeal highlights ministries that are always open

Gene Fadness

Feb 16
4 min

Idaho Catholic Appeal highlights ministries that are always open

The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Choosing the theme “Open Our Doors to Witness Christ,” for the Diocese of Boise’s annual Idaho Catholic Appeal might seem odd to some who were frustrated and saddened to find the doors of their churches locked during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring. But the choice of that theme was an intentional one to show that the doors of the Church – entrance into Christ and His people – are

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Gene Fadness

Feb 15
11 min

Grasping mercy

The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Father Richards prays before the conference begins. “You have to watch what you say about God,” Father Richards cautioned the men. (ICR photos/Dr. Victor Sanchez of Bridgetower Photography) Conversion begins with understanding God's love, Idaho Catholic men told Christians who seek to influence their families and their culture for Jesus Christ will not be able to do so without understanding – an

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Chaplain: We can learn self-sacrifice from those who serve in U.S. armed forces

Diocese of Boise

Feb 12
5 min

Chaplain: We can learn self-sacrifice from those who serve in U.S. armed forces

The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register MOUNTAIN HOME – Air Force Chaplain Major Father Onyema Okorie has heard confessions, celebrated Mass, and ministered to the sick around the world, including areas where most would fear to tread. A joyful priest with an immense smile, it is not hard to picture him gently baptizing a baby in a serene chapel. It is also not difficult to imagine the peace his kind yet strong demeanor must bring, as h

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Diocese of Boise

Feb 9
11 min

THE BISHOP FROM IDAHO

Emeritus Bishop Weigand marks 40 years as a bishop The following story appeared in the Jan. 29 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Bishop William Weigand, right, with Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, center, and Pope Francis. (Courtesy photo) Bishop William Weigand, perhaps one of the only priests ordained in the Diocese of Boise to have ever been ordained a bishop, was recently honored in his current home Diocese of Sacramento at a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of

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POLAND'S OUTREACH: Deacon Dembowsky joins two more Poles to be ordained here

Diocese of Boise

Feb 5
4 min

POLAND'S OUTREACH: Deacon Dembowsky joins two more Poles to be ordained here

The following story appeared in the Jan. 29 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Deacon Aleksander Dembowski (Courtesy photo) If Deacon Adrian Leszko were part of an (American) football coaching staff, he would be the one traveling the country looking for four- and five-star recruits. Deacon Leszko, along with help from others, was instrumental in helping to entice the latest recruit, Deacon Aleksander Dembowski, now in his final year of study at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Sem

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Diocese of Boise

Feb 3
2 min

RELAXATION OF SOME COVID RESTRICTIONS

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 In response to Governor Brad Little’s Feb. 2 announcement that the State of Idaho has moved into Stage Three of the Idaho Rebounds guidelines due to a significant decrease in reported cases of COVID-19, Bishop Peter Christensen has announced that some restrictions imposed by health care and civic authorities may be relaxed in parishes. These include the following: Non-liturgical gatherings (classes, receptions, meetings, etc.) of 50 or fewer people may be res

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USCCB

Feb 1
2 min

Statement of USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen in Response to Passage of the American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021 WASHINGTON – Following the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the chairmen of six USCCB committees released a statement. The bishops expressed support for the provisions in the bill that would provide relief to help those in need during the ongoing COVID pandemic but were also critical of the bill’s lack of p

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CARDINAL TO DEACON: 'You're an inspiration!'

Diocese of Boise

Feb 1
8 min

CARDINAL TO DEACON: 'You're an inspiration!'

The following story appeared in the Jan. 29 issue of the Idaho Catholic Register. Deacon Lou Aaron, known to some as Chef Lou, was recently profiled in the National Catholic Register and then interviewed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York for Cardinal Dolan’s show on The Catholic Channel. He was also interviewed on EWTN’s “Son Rise Morning Show,” on Jan. 19. (ICR photo/Vero Gutiérrez) BOISE -Two of the highest prelates of the Catholic Church were joined by an I

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DIOCESE OF BOISE

BISHOP PETER'S STATEMENT REGARDING ‘EQUALITY ACT’

Divine Mercy: From Lithuania to Idaho

A HOME AND A FAMILY

FRONT AND CENTER

Idaho students find ways to gather for SEEK conference

Missionary priests arrive to serve Hispanic community

Idaho Catholic Appeal highlights ministries that are always open

Grasping mercy

Chaplain: We can learn self-sacrifice from those who serve in U.S. armed forces

THE BISHOP FROM IDAHO

POLAND'S OUTREACH: Deacon Dembowsky joins two more Poles to be ordained here

RELAXATION OF SOME COVID RESTRICTIONS

Statement of USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen in Response to Passage of the American Rescue Plan

CARDINAL TO DEACON: 'You're an inspiration!'

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