Area news

Mater Dei Parish in Sioux City will host a one-day women’s retreat titled “Remain in Me” on April 18. This retreat invites women of all ages into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection.

Father Mark Beran of the Archdiocese of Omaha will be recognized nationally for his work in boosting St. Augustine Indian Mission School in Winnebago. The National Catholic Educational Association will honor Father Beran as one of its five President’s Award winners April 6 at its 2026 Convention & Expo in Minneapolis. The NCEA named Father Beran winner of the Msgr. John F. Meyers Award, which “recognizes an individual who has significantly supported Catholic education through contributions in development, public relations, scholarship programs, financial management or government relations.”

T.J. Schneider, member of Ascension Parish is hosting the fourth annual Extreme Way of the Cross for men this Lent. The rugged 6-mile hike starts in Madrid at 8:30 p.m. on March 27, just prior to the Palm Sunday weekend. It will conclude with Mass at St. Malachy Church at midnight. All priests, men and any sons capable of making the hike are encouraged to participate.

Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM is preparing for two significant events next week. The 2026 Juried Youth Art Festival with the theme "Thankfulness for God’s Gifts” will be held at St. Boniface Parish Hall in Sioux City from March 17 to 19, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will occur during the same time as the Spring Pledge Drive at the KFHC studios, 701 W. 5th Street in Sioux City. These events are free and open to the public.