A parish and a quilt: how God finds a way
By Jay Sorgi for the Register A simple but colorful quilt can reflect the tapestry God creates, making every one of us a uniquely-hued square in His divine plan for truth and beauty in the world. St....
View ArticleSt. Peter School in Lincoln hosts alumni open house, tours Oct. 3
Southern Nebraska Register In conjunction with “Green and Gold Week” observed by alumni of Pius X High School in Lincoln, St. Peter School invites all St. Peter alumni, alumni parents and their...
View Article‘Elementary Educator of the Year’
St. Peter School teacher to receive St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Southern Nebraska Register For nearly three decades, James Benes has helped students at St. Peter School in Lincoln grow in knowledge,...
View ArticleWomen invited to deepen relationship with Christ
Southern Nebraska Register Women of all ages are invited to grow closer with Christ during the Regnum Christi Women’s Spiritual Exercises retreat Oct. 15-18 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House...
View ArticleAsk the Register: Why did Jesus so often hide his own identity?
Q. If God wants everyone to know about his Son, why does Jesus often hide his own identity and ask people to do the same, especially in the Gospel of Mark? A. Sometimes in the Gospels there is a...
View ArticleExperiencing the True, Beautiful and Good in our parish liturgies
Guest columnBy Sister Mary Cecilia, C.K. Chair, Liturgical Commission for the Diocese of Lincoln What was in the mind of the Fathers of Vatican II when they were discussing Sacrosanctum Concilium 43:...
View ArticleWhat is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
By Jay Sorgi for the Register Most U.S. Catholics have heard the phrase “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” (CGS) at some point in their lives of faith. But few Catholics have experienced it, compared to...
View Article‘The Priest is not his own’
Bishop’s Appeal for Vocations 2026 Guest column by Fr. Alec Sasse, Vocations Director “The Priest is not his own.” By these words (and the title of a book authored by him), Blessed Fulton J. Sheen...
View Article'A Day in the Arts' event Oct. 2-3
Southern Nebraska Register S.T.A.G.E. Theatre will present “A Day in the Arts” at The Sacred Heart Center for the Arts, 540 N. 31st St., Lincoln.
View ArticleCatholic Social Services – ‘welcoming the stranger’ since 1932
By Katie Patrick Executive Director, Catholic Social Services of Southern NebraskaThey escaped at night, climbing onto wooden fishing boats to avoid being seen. As their homeland fell to communism,...
View ArticleSidewalk Advocates for Life: compassionately, non-confrontationally present...
The group will hold training for pastorally helping mothers consider alternatives to abortion By Jay Sorgi for the Register Lisa McInerney says she’s doing nothing more than extending invitations to...
View ArticleHave a say in how your would-be tax dollars are spent
Guest column by Lauren Gage Director of Marketing and OutreachOpportunity Scholarships of Nebraska In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 22, the Pharisees approach Jesus with what they think is a pretty...
View Article‘One Heart in Christ’: an update on the pastoral plan
By Jennifer A. Gutierrez for the Register Choose one thing—and put your whole heart into it. That’s the One Heart in Christ call for each parish in the Lincoln Diocese. In January 2025, a...
View Article‘303 Improv’: Catholic comedy troupe aims to build community through shared...
Southern Nebraska Register Puns, props and punchlines flew across the stage at the Sacred Heart Center for the Arts Friday, Sept. 4, when 303 Improv treated a lively audience to an evening of...
View ArticleMusic retreat for musicians, cantors, choir members to be Oct. 3 in Lincoln
All who ‘pray with song’ in diocesan parishes are invited; retreat will be hosted by Cathedral Music Southern Nebraska Register All musicians, cantors, choir members and those who pray with song in...
View ArticleRetreat house’s Magnificat Dinner to celebrate ‘great things’ Oct. 9
Southern Nebraska Register Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House will hold its annual Magnificat celebration dinner Friday, Oct. 9, at Venue 5 Twenty-Two in Lincoln. This year’s theme, “He Has Done...
View ArticleSociety of St. Vincent de Paul welcomes new members
Southern Nebraska Register The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Michael Parish in Lincoln recently met to begin plans for its upcoming membership drive. The St. Vincent DePaul Society (SVdP) is an...
View ArticleSaints and Scholars dinner to celebrate Catholic education
Southern Nebraska Register The Catholic Diocese of Lincoln will celebrate the educators, administrators and staff members who serve its Catholic schools during the 2026 Bishop’s Saints and Scholars...
View ArticleAsk the Register: how long does it take to become a priest?
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View ArticleCouple goes to every Catholic church in Nebraska
The couple has been to more than 350 church properties in The Good Life By Jay Sorgifor the Register Kathy and Steve Niedbalski say they used to drive their kids crazy. “Do we have to stop in another...
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