Around the archdiocese: Pallium Lecture, Blue Mass, historic church celebration

Pallium lecture to offer insights on pope, St. Augustine

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Would you like to learn more about Pope Leo XIV and the theology of St. Augustine that has formed him?

If so, Archbishop Michael G. McGovern has an opportunity for you: a 2025 Pallium Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the St. John Paul II Newman Center, 1221 S. 71st St. in Omaha.

The academic lecture is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and features guest speakers Msgr. Martin Schlag, a professor of ethics and business law at Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Father Joseph Taphorn, rector of St. Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas and vice president of the university. Deacon Omar Gutiérrez will then lead a Q&A panel discussion with the audience. 

The lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is required by Oct. 22.

First responders honored at Blue Mass in Humphrey

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Humphrey held its first-ever Blue Mass, honoring first responders in the surrounding area.

The Mass was held Sept. 29, on the feast of the archangels, Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. St. Michael is a patron saint of first responders.

Students at St. Francis of Assisi School and Archangels Catholic High School in Humphrey, along with members of Holy Family Parish in Lindsay, took part in the Mass.

Seniors at Archangels Catholic were in charge of Mass ministries and organized a breakfast for the first responders afterward.

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Members of volunteer fire and rescue crews from Humphrey, Lindsay, Creston, Clarkson, Leigh, Platte Center, Madison and Newman Grove had been invited, as well as members of the sheriff’s departments of Boone, Colfax, Madison and Platte counties.

Father Dan Wittrock, associate pastor of St. Francis of Assisi and other parishes in the Our Family of God parish family, celebrated the Mass. Deacon Kent Sachau, a retired volunteer firefighter with 37 years of service, delivered the homily.

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Archangels Catholic High School provided a Facebook video of the day’s events.

North Bend parish will highlight its history, artistry

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St. Charles Borromeo Parish in North Bend will showcase the rich history and artistry of its church during a Nov. 2 day of worship and celebration called “Reflections of Glory & Praise: Our Church and the Story It Tells.”

Built in 1916, the church features elements of Medieval Revival, Romanesque and Gothic styles. St. Charles Borromeo has been nominated for the 2025 National Register of Historic Places.

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The “Reflections of Glory” event will include an 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, tours of the church, a video presentation, a catered dinner in the parish center and an evening Interdenominational Illumination Service.

Visitors can take in the church’s eight stained glass windows crafted by the Franz Mayer Studio in Munich, statues and tableaus that include works by Daprato Studios of Chicago, towering altars and inspirational Stations of the Cross.

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The interdenominational service will celebrate the sanctuary’s windows through narration, Scripture, music and poetry.

“Reflections of Glory” will be offered free to the public. Guests are encouraged to make a free-will donation to benefit the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, Blessing Pantry, and the North Bend Senior Center.

Refreshments will be served in the afternoon, and a food truck will be available in the late afternoon and evening for food purchases.

The event is being sponsored by the North Bend Community Foundation, St. Anne’s Altar Society, St. Charles Knights of Columbus and private donations.

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