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Noelle Chmelik sent to Bolivia with Salesian Lay Missioners

Mother, Child and the Dignity of Human Life Editor’s Note A recent opinion column by Idaho OB-GYN Dr. Becky Uranga raised important questions concerning Proposition 1, medical care for women experiencing serious pregnancy complications and the responsibilities of Catholics when considering the dignity of human life. Dr. Uranga, who identifies herself as a practicing Catholic and “wholeheartedly pro-life,” writes from her experience caring for women facing miscarriage, serious

Pregnancy resource centers in Idaho

Leon Vogel was part of the recovery crew following Evel Knievel’s infamous attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls in 1974.

Upcoming events calendar for Catholics across Idaho

Por el obispo Peter F. Christensen ¿Alguna vez te has sentido tan cautivado al contemplar algo en la naturaleza que, al instante, te ha dejado sin aliento? Tal vez un colorido atardecer, una majestuosa montaña nevada o una rosa en flor en un jarrón: esos momentos que te transportan al asombro y a la maravilla mientras te deleitas con la belleza de lo que contemplas. Hace poco, una fotografía que me enviaron unos queridos amigos me cautivó profundamente. Era una foto recient

Un ultrasonido permite observar al bebé dentro del útero. por Philip A. Janquart Editor de ICR BOISE — A medida que se acercan las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Idaho se preparan para tomar, quizás, la decisión más trascendental de la historia del estado, especialmente si se es partidario del movimiento pro-vida. En el centro de todo se encuentra una nueva propuesta de ley que eludiría las leyes vigentes de Idaho en materia de aborto. El secretari

Fourteen-year-old Lillian Banuelos’ American Heritage Girls (AHG) service project, “Bags of Hope,” will gift moms in need diaper bags filled with necessities and more.

Life, the life of a child, and each of our lives depends on us making the right choice for God’s gift, and allowing for the beauty of our children to continue to be seen, living in our amazing world around us.

Introduction to Bishop Christensen’s Pastoral Reflection The following pastoral reflection from Bishop Peter F. Christensen is offered in response to various public statements and commentaries concerning Proposition 1, including statements from individuals who identify themselves as Catholic while expressing support for the measure. Rather than addressing particular individuals, Bishop Christensen invites all Catholics to consider the questions raised by Proposition 1 in ligh

Del 21 al 27 de septiembre de 2026, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) nos invita a celebrar la Semana Nacional de Migración. Esta jornada de oración, concientización y acción comunitaria concluye el domingo 27 de septiembre coincidiendo con la 112.ª Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado, convocada por el Vaticano. Para la jornada de 2026, el Papa León XIV y el Dicasterio para el Servicio del Desarrollo Humano Integral han propuesto el le

Abortion is a false freedom that destroys human dignity.

A proposed new Idaho statute would circumvent Idaho’s existing abortion laws

Por Dr. Marco Roman, Director de Comunicación «La vida humana debe ser respetada y protegida de manera absoluta desde el momento de la concepción». — Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, n.º 2270 Un anuncio de televisión que se emite actualmente en Idaho presenta las restricciones al aborto como un ataque a la libertad personal y a la dignidad humana. El mensaje resulta emocionalmente convincente: l

Madre Angie Gutiérrez, Sierva de la Inmaculada Concepción. Por Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente “Elegir el camino de la vida religiosa no es fácil, pero la buena noticia es que, en este recorrido, Jesús ha estado siempre conmigo”. Con estas palabras, la Madre Angélica Gutiérrez, conocida cariñosamente como Madre Angie, resume los 25 años que ha vivido como Sierva de la Inmaculada Concepción. La Madre Angie, llegó de México a Idaho en el año 2023 gracias a un programa de inte

He says there is nothing better than having a place to go, plenty of asphalt ahead and time to think. And for Father Caleb Vogel — vicar general for the Diocese of Boise — there have been plenty of roads in life.

In 1946, Coeur d’Alene was a small lumber and mining community emerging from World War II. Seeing widespread local poverty, a handful of parishioners at St. Thomas Catholic Church began gathering clothing and basic necessities for neighbors in need. In 2026, St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates its 80th anniversary, honoring eight decades of people who saw a need and found a way to help.

Salt & Light Radio helped them learn about the faith James and Jena Murrell (ICR Photo/Emily Woodham) By Emily Woodham For the ICR James Murrell believed that miracles happen. However, he never expected to receive one at a Catholic Mass. He went to Mass for the first time at the beginning of 2024 simply out of curiosity. “I told a cousin of mine about all the things that I had learned in my studies about different Christian denominations, especially my findings about the Cath

Dynamic Marriage: Repeat, Refocus, and Reset -- We highly recommend this course as it offered tremendous insight into our marriage from the very first session (K & N Loy)

Men at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise will have a new opportunity this fall to deepen their Catholic faith, strengthen their families and build relationships with other men through a program fittingly called “That Man Is You!”