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Irish-born founder of Boys Town, Father Flanagan, may soon be declared Venerable
Following a premiere of a film on the saintly priest’s life, CNA spoke to Bishop Kevin Doran about the cause... Read more
Explore Nebraska’s adoration chapels with a new pilgrimage ‘passport’
Bishop James Conley said he hopes pilgrims will visit the adoration chapels and pray specifically for their intentions as part... Read more
Nebraska bans abortion at 12 weeks and sex change surgery for minors
Over 30 of Nebraska’s 49 senators joined the governor for the signing of the Let Them Grow Act, which bans... Read more
Republicans help defeat abortion bans in S.C. and Nebraska
Pro-life bills that would have restricted abortion in Nebraska and South Carolina failed to pass their state legislatures on Thursday. Read more
Arrest made in connection with vandalism of Nebraska Catholic church
An arrest has been made in connection with the vandalism of St. Paulinus Catholic Church in Syracuse, Nebraska, that occurred... Read more
Another act of vandalism: Nebraska Catholic church’s altar flipped over, statue destroyed
The pastor of a Catholic church in Syracuse, Nebraska, was shocked when he discovered Saturday morning that the altar had... Read more
This college’s Newman Institute is attracting non-Catholics with its ‘Catholicism 101’ class
Almost half of the students who signed up for the Catholicism 101 class at the University of Nebraska’s Newman Institute... Read more
Nebraska Facebook abortion case: Baby was reportedly 29 weeks, 5 days old boy
More details are coming out in a Nebraska case where authorities are relying on private Facebook messages to claim that... Read more
There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life
Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and... Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Critics of Nebraska education standards see major flaws on sex, gender
There are too many ideological and political assumptions in the Nebraska Department of Education’s proposed curriculum standards on sex education,... Read more
Nebraskans vote to limit 'exploitative' payday loans
Voters in Nebraska sided with efforts to limit payday loans, passing an initiative Tuesday that the Nebraska Catholic Conference had... Read more
Nebraska passes dismemberment abortion ban
The Nebraska legislature on Thursday passed a ban on dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions in the state, a move hailed... Read more
Neb. pro-life bill introduced; Governor declares Roe v. Wade anniversary a day of prayer
On the first day of the Nebraska Unicameral’s legislative session, state Sen. Suzanne Geist introduced a bill that would ban... Read more
Amid continued Midwest flooding, Catholic groups step up to help
As devastating flood waters continue to rise in parts of the Midwest, Catholics are working to raise funds for both... Read more
Omaha, Lincoln dioceses push back on subpoenas for child sex abuse records
The Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln intend to ask a Nebraska court to suspend subpoenas compelling the... Read more
Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion
Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more
Amid political pressure, Nebraska works to prevent abortion funding
Following reports that some Title X funds have wrongly gone to abortion-related expenses, Nebraska is considering stronger budget restrictions, but... Read more
Nebraska governor plans to block federal funds from abortion clinics
Unveiled on Wednesday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts’ new state budget proposal would block federal funds from going to health clinics... Read more
Bishop Conley rejects pro-death penalty ads distorting his words
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln has called on the group “Nebraskans for the Death Penalty” to retract social media advertisements... Read more
