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Closeness is the legacy of the Jubilee, says Cardinal at closing of St. John Lateran Holy Door

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome and Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, presides over the closing of the Holy Door and the subsequent Mass and invites the faithful to manifest the presence of God in the places where there is no fraternity, justice, truth and peace. The closing of the Holy Door. (@Vatican Media) By Isabella Piro Vatican News “Today, by closing the Holy Door, we raise to the Father a hymn of thanksgiving for all the signs of His l

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Closeness is the legacy of the Jubilee, says Cardinal at closing of St. John Lateran Holy Door

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome and Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, presides over the closing of the Holy Door and the subsequent Mass and invites the faithful to manifest the presence of God in the places where there is no fraternity, justice, truth and peace. The closing of the Holy Door. (@Vatican Media) By Isabella Piro Vatican News “Today, by closing the Holy Door, we raise to the Father a hymn of thanksgiving for all the signs of His l

5 days ago5 min read

St. Charles Borromeo: Parish dedicates new Good Shepherd stained-glass window

SALMON, Idaho — St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Salmon marked the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe on November 23, 2025, with the joyful installation and blessing of a new Good Shepherd stained-glass window in the priest’s sacristy. A generous gift from the parish Altar Society, the window was installed with exceptional skill by David McCampbell whose artistry and dedication brought the project to life. A Window That Teaches Through Light Stained-glass windows have

6 days ago3 min read

Living Nativity draws hundreds in North Idaho

More than 40 Catholic children bring the story of Christ’s birth to life at St. Mary’s Parish in Moscow Owen Rhoden and Ellie Flanders, both 10, played the parts of Joseph and Mary in the Nativity story. Flanders recited the Magnificat , Mary's hymn of praise found in Luke 1:46–55, multiple times during the evening. (ICR photo/Lisa Ormond) By Lisa Ormond ICR North Idaho Correspondent On a cold, dark December night in North Idaho, an outdoor living nativity, starring more

Dec 23, 20255 min read

Bishop Peter Christensen: Christmas Message

Bishop Peter F. Christensen, far right, takes advice from his mother on how to blow out candles on his sixth birthday in 1958. (Photo courtesy of Bishop Peter F. Christensen) By Bishop Peter F. Christensen Each year a new Men in Black calendar, featuring Idaho priests is printed and sold offering the proceeds to help support our seminarians and priests. Mary Lou Molitor, the publisher of these calendars, once again, asked me to participate in the 2026 edition. The theme for

Dec 23, 20254 min read

Pilgrimage to Lourdes leads to new life for St. Mark’s parishioner

“I’ve loved Mary my entire life. I was born on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, my dad used to give parish talks about Our Lady of Fatima, and my middle name is after her,” Tom said. “So in 2023, I applied for acceptance to the Order of Malta’s Lourdes pilgrimage. In the beginning of 2024, they called me and told me I was accepted.” Tom Hicks, St. Mark's parishioner

Dec 19, 20257 min read

Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference scheduled for Jan. 31, 2026

By Johnny Horn Catholic Men’s Conference Team I want to personally invite you to one of the most powerful spiritual opportunities we have all year — the Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference, sponsored by Salt & Light Radio, taking place at Holy Apostles Parish on Saturday, January 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day begins with Mass, presided over by Bishop Peter F. Christensen. Cost is $59 for in-person early birds through Jan. 11 and $75 thereafter. Cost for students, deacons and

Dec 17, 20252 min read

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