Catholic schools around the nation are celebrating Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25 to 31. The 15 school systems in the diocese are no exception (see related story). To help them celebrate, Bishop John Keehner and Superintendent Patty Lansink will be traveling to seven different diocesan schools to visit and in some instances, celebrate Mass with the students and staff.
Jan. 26 – Algona Bishop Garrigan Schools with Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 26 – Emmetsburg Catholic School with Mass at 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 – Carroll Kuemper Catholic School with Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 28 – Des Moines legislative breakfast hosted by the Iowa Catholic Conference
Jan. 29 – Fort Dodge St. Edmond Catholic Schools with Mass at 8:40 a.m.
Jan. 29 – Humboldt St. Mary School
Jan. 30 – Remsen St. Mary Schools with Mass at 8:15 a.m.
Jan 30 – Spencer Sacred Heart School with Mass at 1 p.m.
Cover photo - Emmetsburg Catholic posted a welcome message for Bishop Keehner on their social media account. Other Catholic schools have also posted their welcome messages for Bishop and Patty Lansink, superintendent.