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Sister Joachim's Mission of Hope rescues women and children from homelessness and hunger

Serving Jesus where no one wants to go

“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.

Emily Woodham

Oct 285 min read

Sophie Martinez was baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic Church last Easter Vigil.

Sacrificial love draws woman to Catholic faith

“Everything in our lives is God working to bring us all home."

Emily Woodham

Oct 137 min read

National Right to Life president to speak at St. Mark's

National Right to Life president to speak in Boise

Doors open at 6 p.m., with a taco dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The night’s theme is “Let’s Taco ‘Bout a Path to Victory for Life!” The dinner is $20 per individual and $10 for students. Proceeds benefit Right to Life Idaho’s mission to advance reverence for human life in the state.

Emily Woodham

Aug 93 min read

Pettyjohn is nominated second year in a row

Pettyjohn is Lumen Christi nominee for Diocese of Boise for second year in a row

“We have been incredibly blessed with all of the team members, volunteers and supporters over all these years,” Pettyjohn, who founded Salt & Light Radio 15 years ago, told the Idaho Catholic Register.

Emily Woodham

Jul 223 min read

Dr. Bergsma speaks on the Jubilee of Hope

Jubilee of Hope brings forgiveness, freedom, family and fullness

“The sacraments are the liturgy of liberty,” he said. “Through the sacraments, we receive the Holy Spirit and strengthen the Spirit in our lives. As St. Paul says in I Corinthians 3:17, ‘Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.’”

Emily Woodham

Jun 254 min read

Brother Juan Vargas professes his final vows with Verbum Spei ("Word of Hope") Religious fraternity.

‘Your only love, your only treasure, is the Heart of Jesus’

“Brother Juan, you are now a part of that journey of coming into a deeper relationship of the transformation at the altar,” Bishop Peter said. “As priests, as celibates, Jesus becomes our all in a very special way.”

Emily Woodham

Jun 254 min read

Saint Juliana Falconieri

Emily Woodham

Jun 184 min read

Idaho Council of Catholic Women has 79th biennial convention

ICCW celebrates 79th biennial convention with theme of mercy

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

Emily Woodham

Jun 24 min read

St. Philip Neri

Rome was in devastation when St. Philip Neri arrived in 1533. Through his love, hope and good humor, God brought revival to the ancient See of St. Peter.

Emily Woodham

May 254 min read

Five seniors, one mission: live the Gospel

Each year at BK awards graduating seniors who stood out in their Christian compassion and leadership.

Emily Woodham

May 225 min read

From Sandpoint to St. Peter’s: Idaho’s Cindy Wooden shares her Vatican journey

Cindy Wooden started her journalism career at the Idaho Catholic Register. Her career took her to Rome more than 30 years ago, where she is now Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service.

Emily Woodham

May 84 min read