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Man pleads guilty to killing Catholic priest in Nebraska rectory
Father Stephen Gutgsell, 65, died after deputies found him stabbed in December 2023. He had been serving at St. John... Read more
Relic that appeared to move on its own ‘not of supernatural origin,’ diocese says
The viral video depicted a first-class relic of St. Gemma Galgani appearing to move of its own accord behind a... Read more
Bishop Conley says Nebraska immigrant detention camp must allow sacraments, pastoral care
The bishop made the announcement after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen revealed the repurposing of a state work camp to house... Read more
Nebraska man describes meeting Christ in new autobiography
Derek Ruth, 28, has written a book about his medical crisis as a teen and his subsequent healing, as well... Read more
Paid sick leave proposal passes in Nebraska
“Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans,” Initiative 436, passed overwhelmingly, with roughly 75% voting in favor. Read more
Voters in Nebraska will have a choice between two competing abortion measures
Chelsey Youman of Human Coalition Action on “EWTN News In Depth” said that amid a “disinformation” campaign, Nebraska is “fighting... Read more
These three states have school choice on the ballot
Colorado and Kentucky have amendments on the ballot to promote school choice, while Nebraska has a ballot measure that could... Read more
Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’
The film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country... Read more
Nebraska Supreme Court approves competing abortion initiatives for November ballot
One would establish constitutional protections for unborn children in later stages of pregnancy and the other would create a constitutional... Read more
Paid sick leave on the ballot in Nebraska: What Catholics should know
The Nebraska Catholic Conference, which advocates for policy on behalf of the state’s bishops, encouraged Catholics to give the proposal... Read more
Nebraska voters will consider dueling pro-life and pro-abortion amendments in November
One proposal would constitutionally enshrine the state’s current pro-life protections, and the other would enshrine a constitutional “right” to abortion. Read more
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds abortion restrictions, ban on sex changes for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit, which argued that the legislation violated Nebraska’s single subject... Read more
‘Breathtaking’: through the cornfields with Jesus in Nebraska Eucharistic pilgrimage
The route followed a gravel road, visible from Interstate 80, which crossed through cornfields amid the distant hum of semitrucks... Read more
Nebraska parish mobilizes to help neighbors after massive tornado
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska, a suburb northwest of Omaha, mobilized volunteers in recent days to coordinate donations. Read more
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
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