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Month Archives: May 2026
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Pastor's Column Athanasian Creed
The Athanasian Creed is a very ancient statement of belief that arose out of the Arian crisis. It used to be recited with Prime every Sunday in the Divine Office – this was reduced, however, to Trinity Sunday alone in the 1962 revisions to the breviary. Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholic Faith. Which Faith except everyone do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the Catholic Faith is this, that we worship one God …
Pastor's Column Priestly Ordinations
This year twelve priests are going to be ordained to the sacred priesthood on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 10 am CST (8 am, our time). The ordinations will take place in St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska. The names of the ordinandi are listed below. The first nine are members of the North American Province and will most likely be assigned to parishes here. The others belong to General House and will likely be assigned outside the province. Three of the ordinandi have assisted at our camps …
Patrimony Update Track Lights & Other Projects
Track Lights Restored This past week we were able to install the new track lights. The project had been unexpectedly delayed because the dimmer modules for the lights are made to order, which took about two months. The new lights make use of a new, driverless LED technology. As it is usually the driver that fails in such lights, they should remain in service for at least twenty years. When we took down the old lights, we also adjusted the locations of the tracks themselves, to give …
Pastor's Column Announcements
Ascension Thursday Masses at 7 am, noon, and 6 pm. While not a Holy Day of Obligation in our Diocese, the faithful are highly encouraged to assist at Mass on this day of Our Lord’s triumph. Two New Books The very popular and well-written Religious Vocation: An Unnecessary Mystery, by Fr. Richard Butler, OP, is back in print and now available in our parish bookstore. This book clears up a lot of misconceptions about religious life that have crept into modern discernment and is an invaluable aid for young …
Pastor's Column Announcements
Sr. Maryann Regina Final Vows Sr. Maryann Regina, CM (i.e. Rose Brennan) is making her final vows with the Children of Mary today – Sunday, May 3. Please continue to keep her in your prayers! More information about her religious congregation can be here: https://www.childrenofmary.net Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart The USCCB has announced its intention to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart on July 4, on the 250th anniver-sary of our Independence. It is a admirable project that deserves our support. In …
