The Catholic Voice

Deacon William Cremers, pictured May 7 in the library of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, will be ordained a priest June 1 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha. CHRISTOPHER KENNEBECK/KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY

Deacon Cremers to be ordained a priest

For Transitional Deacon Bill Cremers, the realization of his priestly vocation came gradually, steadily encouraged by friends, family and priests, and following what might be considered a traditional path. That path will culminate in his ordination... Read More

Newly ordained deacons with Archbishop George J. Lucas are, from left: Patrick Benson, St. Michael Parish, Central City; Randy Landenberger, St. Leo the Great Parish, Omaha; Peter Kennedy, St. James Parish, Omaha; Thomas Manhart, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Valley; Jay Wingler, St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn; Kelly Schrant, St. Isidore Parish, Columbus; Robert Kellar and Tracy Ortgies, both St. Columbkille Parish, Papillion; Gary Krupa, St. Bernadette Parish, Bellevue; and Charles Botdorf, St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Omaha. MARK KRESL

Newly ordained deacons ready to serve

Ten men committed themselves to a life of service to God’s people as Archbishop George J. Lucas ordained them permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Omaha. During a May 4 Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, they promised obedience to the... Read More

From left, Tham Dechoponchai, Kevin Zhang and Stephanie Huang are three of 55 international students studying in archdiocesan Catholic schools this year. Dechoponchai, from Thailand, graduated from Marian High School and plans to attend college in her home country. Zhang, from China, graduated from Mount Michael Benedictine School, and plans to attend the University of Michigan. Huang, also from China, graduated from Roncalli Catholic High School and plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. DANIKA LANG/STAFF

International students shine in Catholic schools

Before coming to Mount Michael Benedictine School, Kevin Zhang was an atheist. Zhang, an international student from Beijing, China, and Mount Michael senior, grew up learning Confucianist and Taoist teachings and had never been exposed to Catholic... Read More

The graduating class at Daniel J. Gross High School in Bellevue.

Congratulations Class of 2019

This month, 1,250 young people are graduating from Catholic high schools and programs in the Archdiocese of Omaha. As they celebrate their achievements, the 2019 graduates look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of them at... Read More

Seventh grade students at St. Patrick School in Elkhorn read the Catholic Voice as part of an in-class activity for their religion class. Clockwise from upper left are Keaton Broz, Reid Gnuse, Cecilia Arndt, Zoe Wiegert, Addie Ziska, Ava Spies, Carter Gish and Sam Schwartz. DANIKA LANG/STAFF

Catholic Voice in the Classroom engages students in faith

Educating young people about church efforts to meet human needs through faith-based initiatives and organizations. That was Deacon Randy Grosse’s intent in the fall of 2012 when he began Catholic Voice in the Classroom, an educational program that... Read More

Robert Faulhaber performs the meticulous work of painting an Easter candle, an art that he has mastered over the past 20 years. His candles are used in the churches of St. Bernard, St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Thomas More, all in Omaha. BRANDON MCKENNA

Omaha artist paints one-of-a-kind Paschal candles

Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio have blessed mankind with stunning works of art. In their times, these artistic giants made sure to give themselves ample space to create. For Michelangelo, it was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. For... Read More

Judge hears arguments on subpoena compliance

Attorneys for the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln, along with Nebraska Assistant Attorney General Ryan Post, appeared before Lancaster County District Judge Lori Maret May 2 to present arguments concerning the dioceses’ compliance with subpoenas from the attorney general’s office....

Still time to register for ArchOmaha Unite

A day of inspiration, fellowship and unity – that’s what the Archdiocese of Omaha has planned for the Catholic faithful at ArchOmaha Unite, June 8 at the CHI Health Center arena in Omaha. The archdiocese expects a large turnout for the event, set for the eve of the Feast of Pentecost, said Deacon...

Tovar to be ordained a transitional deacon in his home parish

Seminarian Mauricio Tovar is preparing to take his last major step toward his eventual ordination to the priesthood, in the parish he considers home – Divine Mercy in Schuyler. Archbishop George J. Lucas will ordain Tovar a transitional deacon May 24 at Central High School in Schuyler. Originally...

Notre Dame president to speak at CHANCE luncheon

University of Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins, CSC, will be the keynote speaker June 10 at the 2019 CHANCE Luncheon, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF). The luncheon, which will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Embassy Suites Conference Center in La...