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Desiring to provide the faithful of the Diocese of Boise with a designated place of pilgrimage during the Year of Saint Francis and to foster devotion to Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist through the witness and ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist; Therefore, by virtue of my office as Bishop of Boise and in accord with the norms of canon law, I hereby decree the following:

Desert House, home of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, was photographed several years ago. The house overlooks a lake on the sisters’ property and is known by this name because of its location in an arid region. (Photo courtesy of the ICR archives.) By Vero Gutiérrez Assistant Editor Pocatello — If you love nature, be sure to visit the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Convent during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi in the Diocese of Boise in 2026. Found

Plans call for increasing seating capacity by nearly 200, along with the addition of a cry room, expanded restrooms and improvements to parking and accessibility. The expansion will primarily extend the south side of the building, a design choice shaped by both cost considerations and current needs.

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 . . .

Pope Francis, baptized “Jorge Mario Bergoglio,” was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936.