CGS level 3 training hosted by St. Malachy Church - Ascension Parish and held in Ames at St. Cecilia. Mary Heinrich is the formation leader. Subsequent dates are Aug. 1, 2, 15-16; Sept.12 and 13; Oct. 3 and 4, March 13 and 14, 2026
Additional 2027 dates TBD.
Fathers and Sons—Together Forever, July 11 – 12, retreat for fathers and their sons, ages 11–17, at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Edward DeSimone, PhD, a priest, and a team of fathers and sons. This retreat provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between fathers and their adolescent sons along with Mass and a traditional blessing of the sons.
Restoration Retreat is a warm, prayerful, and welcoming day for anyone walking through marital breakdown, separation or divorce—whether currently or years ago. Through prayer, reflection, the sacraments, teaching, and sharing in genuine community, you will experience healing and hope, rediscover your authentic identity as a beloved child of God, and move forward with greater peace, clarity, and purpose. This retreat is scheduled for July 11 from 9:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be attended virtually or in-person in Monona, Wisconsin.
The Mass: Meaning Behind the Mystery, July 11, one-day retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Jeffery S. Loseke. Every Catholic at some point during the Mass has probably asked, “Why do we do that?” or “What does that mean?” Every word, gesture, object, sign, and symbol of the Mass is imbued with rich meaning and yet so much of it has been forgotten or is unknown to the average Mass-goer.
St. Sebastian Parish invites everyone to join them for a lively and unforgettable polka Mass on Saturday, July 11 at 5 p.m. at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas. Celebrate the area's Bohemian heritage while experiencing traditional liturgy uplifted by the toe-tapping sounds of live polka music by the Wendinger Band from New Ulm, Minnesota. Whether you are a life long fan of the concertina or simply looking for a unique Mass, this is an event you won't ant to miss. All are welcome! Get ready to celebrate in faith and harmony.
Parishioners of Spencer Sacred Heart are invited to gather in the parish hall after the 11 a.m. Mass for donuts, coffee and juice. Meet new people, reconnect with friends and build our parish community. All are welcome.
Mater Dei Parish will host a Patriotic Rosary Rally, Sunday, July 12, from 3-4 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 4241 Natalia Way, Sioux City. Mater Dei's Patriotic Rosary Rally will include the 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and the 3rd Degree Mater Dei Knights of Columbus Council #5660, a number of patriotic songs, prayers for our country written by the Founding Fathers, and Benediction. All are welcome to join in prayer as hearts are turned to Our Sacred Heart and Blessed Mother to protect the country.
All Saints Parish in Le Mars in collaboration with Guiding Star Siouxland Women's Health and Wellness Center is presenting Faithfully Healing Infertility. The program will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Couples should register by July 8. The cost is $25.
The Guatemalan Consulate of Omaha will bring mobile services to Sioux Center at Christ the King/Cristo Rey Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish July 18 and 19. See the graphic for more details.
Held at the Sioux City Convention Center at 801 4th Street. Bishop Keehner will preside at Mass. Adults $35, children $20. This event is held in Spanish.
Father Solyntjes and Father Jones invite parishioners to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Divine Mercy Parish. Mass is at 4 p.m. at the church, followed by food and games in the rectory backyard.
CGS Level 2 training for ages 6 to 9, with Hope Johnson of the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson, Mississippi as formation leader. Sessions held in the Blessed Sacrament Spiritual Center.
Hope Johnson of the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle of Jackson, Mississippi, is the formation leader for this Level 1 adult catechist formation for ages 3-6.Formation runs from Aug 9-14 in 2026 and Aug. 8-13 in 2026.
Remsen St. Mary's 41st Annual St. Mary's Church auction. Paul and Melissa Schumacher are the 2026 chair couple. Live and silent auctions, food, raffle and prizes to support the parish.
Pope Leo XIII responded to the technical and social upheavals of the 19th century with the first of the great social doctrine encyclicals, Rerum novarum. Pope Leo, like his predecessors, has continued that tradition of bringing the light of the Gospel to guide us in our response to the issues of our own times with his encyclical Magnifica humanitas. Join Mater Dei Parish at 7 p.m. on four Mondays beginning Aug. 10 at the Mater Dei IC Center for a series of discussions of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical.
All Saints Parish in Le Mars is hosting a Steve Angrisano Concert Tour to benefit Mary's Meals. The Aug. 11 concert will be held at St. Joseph Church starting at 6 p.m. with a concert and presentation about Mary's Meals. At 7L30 p.m. there will be a social with wine and cheese. The event is sponsored by Arts and All Saints. For more information, email Danna at [email protected].
Remsen St. Mary's School is hosting a Color Run at Sunrise Park on Aug. 15. Registration will be held at 10:15 a.m. with the run beginning at 11 a.m. With questions, call Shannon Ceccoli at (712) 541-3854.
Held at the Carroll National Golf Club. All proceeds are earmarked for the Holy Spirit rectory for present and future parish priests. Cost is $75 per single and $300 per team, including cart rental and dinner.
Webster County's Holy Trinity Parish Men's group is hosting a Shotluck on the range with a brat meal provided. Free will donation. Join us even if you don't have your own gun.
Bishop John E. Keehner invites all newly married couples and those celebrating milestone anniversaries to this marriage celebration. The event begins with Mass at the Cathedral with Bishop Keehner and a reception to follow.