Deacon Jacob Rosenmeyer of Divine Mercy Parish, Kossuth County and West Bend, will be ordained a priest on June 7 at 10 a.m. at the Sioux City Cathedral of the Epiphany at 1000 Douglas Street. All are welcome. For those who cannot attend, the Mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese of Sioux City YouTube channel.

Always on the lookout for programming to enrich the faith lives of parishioners, the director of faith formation at one Sioux City parish happened upon a Summer with the Saints 12-week program. Mary Lehr of Sacred Heart Parish in Sioux City said she loved the concept but was looking for something a little less structured so she borrowed the theme, adjusted the format and adapted it for her parish.

In the tradition of the Catholic Church, the word “Jubilee” is used to designate an anniversary year. Each year the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque honor jubilarians at a weekend of celebrations at Mount St. Francis Center. Double Diamond—70 Years Sisters Dorothy Hartz, Mary Clare O’Toole, Mary Lou Reisch and Ann Marie Weiler. Diamond—60 Years Sisters Mary Day, Meg Gemar, Virginia Heldorfer, Jeanette Homan, Cathy (Kate) Katoski, Janet Kreber and Mary Lechtenberg.

CDA Court of Our Lady of LaSalette #1585 of Milford presented a scholarship to a graduating senior of St. Joseph’s Church, Jocelyn Heller, on May 27. Left to Right: Regent Deb Bode, Jocelyn Heller and Father David Hemann

The Iowa Catholic Daughters recently sponsored an education contest and Mary Beth Gehling of CDA Court Our Lady of LaSalette #1585 of Milford received second place in Poetry, Division IV. Shown is Education Contest Coordinator Karen Naber (left) presenting Mary Beth Gehling (right) with her second place certificate.

Deacon David Penton of Divine Mercy Parish of Kossuth County informally surveyed his fellow deacons to learn more about their involvement in various parish ministries throughout the diocese. Deacon Dennis Brockhaus shared that his fellow Knights had offered an Operation Handyman program to provide minor repairs and yardwork for anyone who might not be able to do the work themselves or find a contractor to do smaller jobs. “I thought it was a pretty good idea. We have elderly and low-income people in Algona that could use some help,” Deacon Penton said.

As part of a continuing effort to prepare parishes and staff to transition into Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) programs, the diocesan Office of Faith Formation is offering a workshop for OCIA ministers and their teams this fall. An Introduction to the OCIA: The vision of Christian initiation ministry will be offered Sept. 27 at Storm Lake St. Mary Parish from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., presented by Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) staff. There is no cost to attend and the workshop is open to all.

As part of Briar Cliff University’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in their educational journey, earlier this year the Sioux City university announced a new partnership that will expand affordable access to dual credit courses for high school students. According to Dr. Matthew Draud, BCU president, the university has partnered with TEL Education, a nonprofit with an innovative online learning platform, to expand dual credit options.

The CDA Court Our Lady of LaSalette #1585 of Milford prayed a Patriotic Rosary on Memorial Day before the 9 a.m. Mass at Calvary Cemetery.

The CDA Court Our Lady of LaSalette #1585 of Milford assisted students with the May Crowning of Mary.

(Bilingual) El 7 de junio, el diácono Jake Rosenmeyer será el primer sacerdote ordenado por el Obispo John E. Keehner en la Catedral de la Epifanía de Sioux City. Cuando se preparaba para asistir a la Misa Crismal anual el mes pasado, el diácono Rosenmeyer comentó que consideró la conexión entre la Misa Crismal, la ordenación episcopal del obispo Keehner y su propia próxima ordenación. On June 7, Deacon Jake Rosenmeyer will be the first priest ordained by Bishop John E. Keehner at the Sioux City Cathedral of the Epiphany. When he was preparing to assist at the annual chrism Mass last month, Deacon Rosenmeyer said he considered the connections between the chrism Mass, Bishop Keehner’s episcopal ordination and his own upcoming ordination.

Kuemper Catholic School in Carroll announced that Father Craig Collison is this year’s recipient of the Adult Service Award, an honor recognizing his long-standing, exceptional dedication to Kuemper and our mission of faith-based education.

Father Tim Johnson, pastor of Ascension Parish in Boone held a Memorial Day Mass at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Boone.

Deacon David La Mar of Ascension Parish of Boone County and his friend Deacon Tom Bradley of the Des Moines Diocese led a three-day Camino de San Lorenzo in Central Iowa last weekend.