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The Resurrection reminds us that the Church is not called simply to maintain what already exists. Rather, we are sent into the world with a mission. Before ascending to the Father, the risen Christ entrusted His disciples with a clear command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This command remains at the heart of the Church’s life today. Each baptized Catholic shares in this call . . .

This coming summer will be my fourth summer of working with the camp teams in Idaho to create a week of fun, fellowship, and formation. The past three years I have had the privilege of supporting the Diocesan camps which have included our Catholic Jr. High Camp and Camp RIM. This year I am please to bring both camps back to serve the youth, their parents, and the parishes through these week long camps.

The Holy Triduum invites us not merely to remember these events, but to enter into them. Through the sacraments — especially the Eucharist — we participate in Christ’s saving death and Resurrection and receive the grace that flows from them.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this day, the faithful commemorate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. ( ICR photo / Vero Gutiérrez) By Deacon Salvador Carranza Palm Sunday We begin with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. We cry out, "Hosanna!" ("Save us, we beg you"). This plea for deliverance turned into a cry of praise. Shortly thereafter, the atmosphere shifts dramatically toward the Passion. This contrast serves as a

Las participantes del congreso junto al Padre Caleb Vogel, vicario general de la diócesis; el Padre Julio Vicente, párroco de Our Lady Of the Valley; y el grupo de diáconos que asistieron en la Celebración Eucarística. (ICR foto/Vero Gutiérrez) Tercer Congreso Católico de Mujeres de Idaho Por Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente El Congreso Católico de Mujeres de Idaho se celebró el pasado 11 de abril en la parroquia de Our Lady of the Valley en Caldwell. Asistieron mujeres

St. Vincent de Paul of North Idaho has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.