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My second daughter, Cathleen, married Tyler Tackett at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Wedding days are filled with so much excitement, and as her father, I wanted to take a lot of “mental pictures” of the key events. I can say that it was truly one of the best days of my life. I know it was for my daughter and her new husband.

“My brothers and sisters, wisdom comes from God and spending time with God in our own private prayer, communal prayer, in being obedient to his commandments, and living as he desires us to live. Seeking God’s presence in our life is where it all begins.”

“We need to be courageous in spreading the Good News of our Lord’s agape love for others, by our words and our actions,” Bishop Peter continued. “If we do so, abortion will be no more.”

“The Idaho Supreme Court has made it clear that a woman does not need to be in imminent risk of death for a doctor to act,” she said. “But unfortunately we hear misinformation about Idaho’s laws. They say that doctors can’t practice medicine here or that they must transfer women out of state in medical emergencies. And that is not true.” Proponents of RFPA, she explained, are using misinformation to trigger empathy in voters and convince them to make abortion legal in Idah

“Mike goes above and beyond to help customers with their cars. He still works on cars even though he’s a supervisor, but it’s so nice because the business isn’t completely dependent on him now. It gives him more freedom.”

De izquierda a derecha: Ralph May, director ejecutivo de SVdP Southwest; Rigo González Jr., tesorero; Carolina Carachuri, secretaria; Memo Gutiérrez, vicepresidente; Guadalupe Rodríguez, presidenta; Becky Swartz, presidenta del Consejo; y Cathy Hagadone, tesorera del Consejo, durante la instalación del comité de la recién establecida Conferencia Hispana. (ICR foto/Vero Gutiérrez) Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente Desde el espíritu de su fundador, Federico Ozanam, y la inspir

Tip O’Neill, U.S. Speaker from the Reagan-era, once said that “all politics is local.” It may also be said that the experience of the Church is local, but there is much more to the Catholic Church. A universal, worldwide Church is a big Church. Most Catholics experience living the faith in their homes and at their local parishes.

The Founding Fathers of the United States secured religious freedom by clearly distinguishing religious authority from state power, “but their intent was never to exclude people of faith from the public square,” he explained.

“It’s so important to do both: to support the mother and protect the babies, just as our bishops have led us to do,” said Emily Naugle, president of Right to Life of Idaho. “We need to keep working so all babies may be welcomed in love and protected in law.”

El “sí” de María inspira tres décadas de vocación Por Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente El Padre Robert Irwin celebró 30 años de sacerdocio en la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Boise, el 8 de diciembre de 2025, fecha que coincide con la fiesta dedicada a la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María. Parte central de su homilía estuvo dedicada a reflexionar sobre la virtud de la pureza y el poder transformador de la Palabra de Dios. Desde hace seis años, el Padre Irw

Mary’s ‘yes’ inspires three decades of vocation From left, Deacon Bill Bieker, deacon at Holy Apostles Parish in Meridian, Father Goodluck Ajaero, parochial vicar at Holy Apostles, Father Hippolytus Ezenwa, pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Boise, Father Robert Irwin, chaplain at Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Father Andrew Colvin, a monk at Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Calif., and Deacon Salvador Carranza, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate for the Dio

"Faith and unity in celebration: Parishioners gather outside the cathedral, waving flags from various countries, honoring cultural diversity and devotion." (Photo/Vero Gutiérrez). Vero Gutiérrez,  Assistant Editor   With devotion and respect, the Anglo and Hispanic communities of Saint John the Evangelist Cathedral participated in the celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which concluded with the Eucharistic Celebration marking the end of this year’s Guadalupan festi

Transitional homes offer men and women a place to live while they get back on their feet after prison. “It’s really hard for people when they come out of prison,” Deacon Geraty explained. “They go from an environment where everything is chosen for them, everything is structured, to needing to make so many choices. It can be overwhelming.”

Bishop Peter Christensen presides at the Eucharistic celebration concelebrated by Father Hippolytus Ezenwa, SMMM, on the occasion of his 25th priestly anniversary, together with priests from the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM), other diocesan priests, and Father Caleb Vogel, Vicar General. (ICR Photo/Vero Gutiérrez) By ICR staff Father Hippolytus Ezenwa of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) celebrated 25 years of priesthood on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Sacred Heart Parish i

“In 2015, we started to work with these women and their children, offering them the opportunity immediately to leave the world of prostitution and begin the road to recovery of their dignity,” Sister Joachim said.

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El padre Germán Osorio, rector de la catedral, sostiene la cruz mientras los feligreses hispanos, conmovidos, pasan para venerar la...

A partir del primero de julio del presente año, el Sr. Obispo Peter Christensen reabrió la Oficina para el Ministerio Hispano/Latino de...

The Vigil Project, an international association of Catholic musicians based in Louisiana, also focused on evangelization. They led workshops and performed concerts at Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Meridian, Boise and Cottonwood. The organization has teams of artists and speakers who provide retreats, workshops and concerts to promote Catholic liturgical and devotional music.

Idaho Council of Catholic Women has convention focused on mercy, fun and prayer.