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More than 50,000 Catholics traveled to Indianapolis this week for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years, as the U.S. bishops seek to ignite a Eucharistic revival throughout the country.
National Eucharistic Congress attendees — including more than 250 from the Archdiocese of Omaha — have had busy and exhausting days, filled with opportunities for inspiring talks and music by… Read More
Some of the sights from Indianapolis on the first day of the National Eucharistic Congress - courtesy of Susan Szalewski, who will be reporting from there this week. The Eucharistic Congress' fingerprints were all over the city of Indianapolis as over 50,000 Catholics flocked there to attend the first Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. Long lines stretching for blocks outside of Lucas Oil Stadium didn't keep the attendees down, as many prayed the rosary together, smiled and shared friendly conversation.
“I’ve always loved journeys and pilgrimages and stories about journeys. I’m trying to get my kids into that. So we’re giving them this opportunity to see this journey as just one piece of their bigger, broader journey toward Heaven."
People from the Archdiocese of Omaha begin their journey to Indianapolis with hearts tuned in to the Blessed Sacrament.
Dive into your Christian identity and the gifts of healing, prophecy and inner healing at this event at St. Gerald Catholic Church, Ralston, NE
Over four evenings, participants will get a sample of the Encounter School of Ministry in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Continued prayers, support and votes needed!
Nebraska Catholic Conference Catholic Diocese of Lincoln Catholic Diocese of Grand Island
Measure to enshrine protections for unborn babies in second and third trimesters in Nebraska's constitution appears likely to make the November ballot.
"I hope that we'll see an even greater drop next year ..."
Nebraska Catholic Conference Catholic Diocese of Grand Island Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
A Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services report says abortions were down in 2023, when the law went into effect
Students from Catholic high schools try their hand at automotive work.
St. Eligius and St. Catherine of Alexandria, patron saints for mechanics, help and guide these students as they discern careers.
Gross Catholic High School Roncalli Catholic High School, Omaha
The program, coordinated by Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools and Metropolitan Community College, gives students exposure to auto work
SACRED AND HISTORIC: Let this photo gallery help you relive the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it crossed through the Archdiocese of Omaha on June 21-23.
Let us continue to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament!
The Cloisters on the Platte St.Benedict the Moor Catholic Church St. Augustine Indian Mission St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Saint Cecilia Cathedral
The pilgrimage that went through the archdiocese is one of four U.S. routes, all leading to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
“This Gift which is given to us, which we cherish, and by which we are renewed, it’s not just for us. It’s for the life of the world.”
Thousands of people took part in processions, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and other events in the Archdiocese of Omaha
More than 500 people took part in the Archdiocese of Omaha’s first phase of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a June 21 Eucharistic procession from The Cloisters on the Platte to the Holy Family Shrine, both near Gretna.
More than 500 people took part in the Archdiocese of Omaha’s first phase of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a June 21 Eucharistic procession from The Cloisters on the Platte to… Read More
Saint Columbkille Parish in Papillion will have eight evenings of Eucharistic adoration, beginning this Saturday, for Religious Freedom Week.
You are invited to be part of the prayer and worship.
Each night will have a different theme, designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
St. Columbkille Parish in Papillion will be offering Eucharistic adoration each evening during the week, based on themes for each day
Help stop a really bad idea.
Please read:
Nebraska Catholic Conference Catholic Diocese of Lincoln Catholic Diocese of Grand Island Archdiocese of Omaha
Your help is needed to defeat a misleading proposal that would erase decades of pro-life protections for women and children in Nebraska
SERVICES HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED: A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Father Dave Reeson's home parish, St. Patrick in Fremont.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, with a Knights of Columbus walking rosary at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. vigil service.
Visitation also will precede the funeral Mass on Thursday, starting about 9 a.m.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha.
"His good humor and fatherly care will be missed," Archbishop Lucas said of the late pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Omaha
"It is not simply a stranger praying for a stranger, but a woman who brings her maternal instinct into her prayer for a young man who requires prayer during a constant spiritual battle.”
Spiritual moms agree to pray for the seminarians in Omaha for nine weeks each summer as part of the IPF's Spiritual Moms program. More than 900 women have participated in the program since it began in 2008.
This weekend’s Eucharistic procession through northeast Nebraska is part of a nationwide pilgrimage that will culminate at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis.
It’s also a wonderful opportunity for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Omaha to come together as One Church to honor our Lord in the Eucharist.
In less than a week, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will make its way through the Archdiocese of Omaha. Thousands of Catholics are expected to accompany Our Lord in the Blessed… Read More
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church
"His good humor and fatherly care will be missed," Archbishop Lucas said of the late pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Omaha
Mater Filius, including Mater Filius of Nebraska, has received the approval of the Vatican, and locally of Archbishop George J. Lucas, to be a lay association of the faithful.
In other words, Mater Filius has officially become part of the Church's pro-life outreach to pregnant mothers in need.
You can join as a volunteer or as a praying member.
As part of a lay association of the faithful, the Mater Filius home in Omaha is looking for volunteers and praying members in its mission
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
Christ the King Omaha Parish and School
The Archdiocese of Omaha priest founded a spirtual formation group for men and applied his suffering to his vocation
“While we were and are a small parish, we have taken our faith seriously."
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is all that remains in the small town of Olean, but it's home for about 35 families and many former parishioners
WIN-WIN: Get a free prenatal ultrasound (with pictures) – and help staff complete their training at Essential Pregnancy Services in Omaha.
Read the article for more information about this June 15 opportunity:
June 15 appointments are available in Omaha for mothers expecting between Dec. 1 and Feb. 2; scans are part of staff training
Tune in!
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People in O'Neill and the surrounding area of northeast Nebraska now have better access to a variety of local, national religious programs
CYO has been around for nearly 90 years in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Were you, your parents, grandparents or children involved in Catholic sports leagues like CYO and PAL?
Youths in the Archdiocese of Omaha have been involved in CYO activities for nearly 90 years; newer Catholic leagues have developed since then
“It was beautiful to experience ... him actually changing the everyday host and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, while I’m fighting back my emotions!" – Karen Eischeid, mother of Father Zachary Eischeid.
St. Boniface Parish of Elgin St. Gerald Catholic Church, Ralston, NE St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church
Karen Eischeid of St. Boniface Parish in Elgin and Michele Pohlman of St. Robert Bellarmine in Omaha relish being mothers of new priests.
Ordination to the priesthood brings about an abundance of goodness.
Archbishop George J. Lucas ordains two men as priests during a June 1 Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha
" ... ask the Master of the Harvest to send out laborers for His harvest.”
Transitional Deacons Matthew Pohlman and Zachary Eischeid will be ordained to the priesthood on June 1 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha
CORRECTION: Sarah placed much higher in the Scripps National Spelling Bee than what was originally posted. She earned her second consecutive top-10 finish, finishing in ninth place out of 245 contestants!
Last year, at age 11, Sarah tied for 10th place.
Congratulations to Sarah, a student a St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School!
Photos courtesy of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Read more about Sarah: https://catholicvoiceomaha.com/spelling-bee-wiz-includes-prayer-in-her-strategy/
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
Creighton Preparatory School
The fomer teacher at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha had a campus ministry center named in honor of him
Look at Sarah Fernandes go!
Read more about Sarah, a student at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School in Omaha at https://catholicvoiceomaha.com/spelling-bee-wiz-includes-prayer-in-her-strategy/
Last year, Sarah Fernandes from Omaha, Nebraska earned an impressive Top 10 finish as a 5th grader. This year, she's marching toward another remarkable finish and just correctly spelled the word "barbotage" to advance to Round 7.
Just 30 spellers remain in the competition!
The archdiocese celebrates the ordination of three transitional deacons: seminarians Brian Hula of St. Peter Church of Omaha, Logan Hepp of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and Will Targy of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Bellevue, Nebraska
Congratulations deacons!
Archdiocese of Omaha seminarians Logan Hepp, Will Targy and Brian Hula were ordained May 24 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha
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