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June 2018
Archbishop George J. Lucas helps Apostolic Oblates Margaret Mathew, left, Teresa Monaghen, Monica Hejkal, Franca Salvo and Jessi Kary break ground May 19 on a new home and formation center for the Pro Sanctity Movement’s community near Elkhorn. The organization is seeking donations to help build the $1 million multi-purpose house, which will replace an 1890 farmhouse members now call home. COURTESY PHOTO
Members of St. William Parish in Niobrara say the rosary May 20 at their “Our Lady of the River Grotto” as part of celebrating the feast of St. William of Perth, the parish’s patron and patron saint of adopted children. The celebration with about 15 people also included Mass with the pastor, Father Kizito Okhuoya, presiding, a potluck dinner, Catholic Charities video about adoption and about $300 in donations to Catholic Charities. COURTESY PHOTO
A semi-finalist on the soccer field, Mercy High School was a big winner for the positive spirit brought by its biggest fans at the Nebraska soccer championships in Omaha. The all-girls school in Omaha won the Class B Sportsmanship Award. At left, Nebraska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Anita Hays holds the girls’ trophy May 14 as the presenting partner of the Nebraska Coaches Association. In the back row are seniors Emily Rosenthal, left, and Annika Muse; junior Lexi Rains and senior Katherine Wurtz. In front are sophomores Nyaduel Paljor, left, and Sophie Harvat and senior Cece Coniglio. COURTESY PHOTO
Serra Club installs officers
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:38pm
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A new set of officers installed in late May will guide the Serra Club of West Omaha for the coming year.
New Cassel celebrates founding 45 years ago
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:36pm
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New Cassel Retirement Center in Omaha celebrated its 45th anniversary June 1 with a balloon release, cake and other treats.
Founded by the School Sisters of St. Francis in a building that once housed the community’s novices, the retirement center also is undergoing several changes as part of its celebration.
Students help capture history
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:34pm
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This year’s class of eighth-graders at Christ the King School in Omaha worked three years to help capture an important part of the school’s history.
Special prom at senior center
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:32pm
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More than 50 seniors were escorted by Roncalli Catholic High School students through a red carpet entrance, danced, and enjoyed food and company at a special prom at the Immanuel Courtyard independent and assisted living center in Omaha.
Student walk raises $10,000
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:31pm
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More than 150 students – from preschoolers to eighth-graders – walked up to two miles May 7 to help raise more than $10,000 for St. Philip Neri School’s Home and School Association.
New clergy assignments for 2018 begin July 1
Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:27pm
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PASTOR APPOINTMENTS FOR SIX-YEAR TERM
Father Gerald Leise, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Emerson and St. John the Baptist Parish in Pender, takes on additional duties as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Hubbard.