Diocese of Lincoln
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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
‘Devotions with Daisy’: priest spreads joy, glorifies God
A priest of the Diocese of Lincoln hopes to offer spiritual joy through his blog “Devotions with Daisy” by imitating... Read more
Lincoln bishop opposes now-blocked gender identity city ordinance
The Bishop of Lincoln recently spoke out against a city ordinance, recently blocked by a referendum petition, which added “sexual... Read more
Nebraska attorney general releases report on clergy sexual abuse
A report detailing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Nebraska has found credible allegations against 57 Church officials, involving... Read more
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
Two priests in the Diocese of Lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following diocesan review of accusations of... Read more
Nebraska dioceses to restore Sunday Mass obligation in May
The bishops of the three local Churches in Nebraska will each restore the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and... Read more
Bishop Conley discusses extended sabbatical for mental health
Following a nearly year-long sabbatical to attend to his mental health, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln explained his experience with... Read more
‘I couldn’t fix myself’: Bishop Conley opens up about mental health recovery
In December 2019, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln announced he was going on a medical leave of... Read more
Bishop Conley returns from medical leave of absence to head Lincoln diocese
Bishop James Conley announced that he is resuming full pastoral care of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, following an 11-month... Read more
Lincoln diocese reports on 'wrong and inappropriate conduct' of former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska today released the results of an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by a deceased longtime... Read more
Bishop Conley announces medical leave of absence from Lincoln diocese
Bishop James Conley announced Friday that he is taking a medical leave of absence from his ministry as Bishop of... Read more
Nebraska dioceses: Privacy law impedes providing AG with some records
At a hearing in Lincoln on Thursday, the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln explained that they have... Read more
These priests love to cause a racquet: Clerical tennis tournament comes to Nebraska
According to the Gospel of Matthew, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” This... 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
Nebraska bishops: Inquiry about sex abuse will provide truth, accountability
The Nebraska attorney general has asked the state’s three Roman Catholic dioceses for information on sexual abuse and other misconduct,... Read more
Scheduled execution in Nebraska 'would undermine respect for human life'
Nebraska's bishops on Friday issued a statement opposing the execution of Carey Dean Moore, whose execution date has been set... Read more
Nebraska prays for pro-lifers injured in vehicle accident
The Diocese of Lincoln is praying for several pro-life witnesses who were struck, unintentionally, by a vehicle as they were... Read more
Bishop Conley: Mass deportations will not fix our immigration system
Controversial immigration policies issued by United States President Donald Trump’s have thus far prompted numerous critiques from concerned U.S. Catholic... Read more
Bishop Conley reassures clergy over 'Amoris laetitia'
Clarity and renewal can be the fruit of disputes and disagreements, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said to his priests... Read more
Diocese of Lincoln sees strong turnout at first Sacred Music Clinic
The Diocese of Lincoln held its first “Sacred Music Clinic” Aug. 27 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on the campus... Read more
