Sacred Heart Parish in Sioux City kicked off the church's Advent season with A Night in Bethlehem.

In this edition of Canon Corner, our judicial vicar, Father David Esquiliano explains why we are celebrating the Immaculate Conception on Monday, Dec. 9.

Partners for Patriots dogs-in-training have been on the Briar Cliff University campus to help students and staff de-stress. In turn, the students are assisting the non-profit organization, based in Anthon.

The Cash Raffle winners were announced on Facebook Live on Nov. 27.

The Fort Dodge St. Edmond Respect for Life students attended the Pulse Life Advocates Gala in Des Moines last week.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is hosting Dr. Scott Hahn at the parish March 1. The event, hosted in partnership with the St. Paul Center is free and open to the public. It is an opportunity to study Scripture during Lent from the heart of the church with one of today's most respected scholars.

The Sioux City Knights of Columbus offered 672 coats to help area children stay warm.