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Priest Assignments
Bishop Peter F. Christensen has made the following new assignments effective August 1, 2025 NORTHERN DEANERY Rev. Bruno Segatta is...

Bishop Peter
Apr 282 min read


Statement of Bishop Peter F. Christensen on the death of Pope Francis/Declaración del Obispo
Our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, died today.

Bishop Peter
Apr 213 min read


Statement of Bishop Peter F. Christensen Concerning the July 13 Shooting at the Rally of Former President Donald J. Trump
Spanish Statement In union with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, I condemn political violence and offer my prayers for former...

Deacon Scott Pearhill
Jul 14, 20242 min read


June 14 Statement concerning Bishop Peter F. Christensen
June 14, 2024 Re: Statement concerning Bishop Peter Christensen Bishop Peter returned home on June 13 after a week in the hospital, most...

Joe Egbert
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Statement concerning Bishop Peter F. Christensen
On Saturday, June 8, Bishop Peter was admitted to the hospital with neurological symptoms stemming from back pain. He is doing well and...

Joe Egbert
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Statement of Bishop Peter F. Christensen Concerning the Impending Execution of Thomas Creech
Idaho's first execution in nearly 12 years will take place on February 28. The state's highest court denied a stay of execution for...

Joe Egbert
Feb 26, 20246 min read


Recent Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
"Even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, he can always ask for a blessing, stretching out his hand to God, as Peter...

Joe Egbert
Dec 20, 202311 min read


2023 Sexual Misconduct Policies
Revised June 29th, 2023 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Charter for the Protection of Children...

Joe Egbert
Jun 29, 20234 min read


Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Official Statement Photo Credit: https://cmfcuro.com/2021/06/07/a-devotion-we-need-sacred-heart/ To all the faithful of the Church: June...

Joe Egbert
Jun 14, 20233 min read


A Catholic Response to Gender Identity Theory
Catechesis and Policy Recommendations Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Boise, "The truth will set you free." Christ's words to his...

Joe Egbert
Apr 17, 202318 min read


Potential HHS rule could dramatically impact health care
April 22, 2022 Catholics and religious-liberty advocates need to be aware of potential regulations that could dramatically impact health...

Joe Egbert
Apr 22, 20225 min read


Pope Francis, Bishop Peter: Liturgy should unite, not divide
The following is a letter sent to the priests of the Diocese on August 6, 2021: Dear Brothers in Christ: As you are most likely aware, on...

Bishop Peter
Aug 23, 20216 min read


UPDATE REGARDING COVID RESTRICTIONS
Official Statement from Bishop Peter Christensen to Priests and Administrators. Date: May 12, 2021 To: ...

Bishop Peter
May 21, 20212 min read


OFFICIAL PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS
The Most Rev. Peter F. Christensen made the following appointments effective July 6, 2021: Rev. Sleeva Madanu, Pastor at St. Joseph’s in...

Joe Egbert
Apr 21, 20214 min read


BISHOP PETER'S STATEMENT REGARDING ‘EQUALITY ACT’
February 26, 2021 BISHOP PETER CHRISTENSEN JOINS U.S. BISHOPS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO OPPOSE ‘EQUALITY ACT’ BOISE – Bishop Peter...

Bishop Peter
Feb 26, 20212 min read


RELAXATION OF SOME COVID RESTRICTIONS
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 In response to Governor Brad Little’s Feb. 2 announcement that the State of Idaho has moved into Stage Three of the...

Diocese of Boise
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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