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Deacon Garrett Hugeback, a seminarian for the Diocese of Sioux City, was the guest speaker for The Road to Emmaus offered Aug. 5 in Humboldt. The Road to Emmaus is a new offering by St. Mary Parish in Humboldt and Holy Trinity Parish of Webster County. The transitional deacon spoke about his vocation, his ministry as a deacon and steps toward the priesthood in the diocese.

In coordination with the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Sioux City, parish catechetical leaders recently organized a retreat for young women. The Ave retreat for young women was held July 30 to Aug. 1 at Domus Trinitatis Retreat Center in rural Carroll. It was open to high school and college-age young women.

St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll is one of only 183 hospitals nationwide – and one of eight in Iowa – to earn five-star ratings for both nurse and physician communication, according to patient experience data reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and highlighted by Becker's Hospital Review. The recognition highlights hospitals where patients consistently report exceptional communication with both their nursing staff and physicians during their hospital stay.

Narrated by Academy Award® Nominee Martin Sheen, “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” is a feature-length documentary that will debut in theatres nationwide for a special two-night release on August 26-27, 2026. “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” is produced by Lampstand Story Company and distributed by Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide.

Yvonne O'Leary, chairperson of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Contest for the court in Sibley, was recognized for 30 years of service serving as the chairperson. Lila Hatting, regent for CDA Court St. Andrew, #1540, presented a plaque to O'Leary at Mass on Aug. 2 to congratulate her on this service.

Yvonne O'Leary, chairperson for the Education Contest for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. Andrew Court in Sibley, presented Amy Thole with a first-place award for Computer Art from the National Catholic Daughters Contest. The award was presented to Thole at Mass on Aug. 2.

Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine in Sioux City recently announced that it will once again hold a pro-life memorial service on Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. in conjunction with the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. On that day, pro-lifers from around the country will simultaneously hold solemn prayer services at gravesites where victims of abortion have been buried and memorial sites dedicated in their honor.

St. Sebastian Parish of Pocahontas and Fonda held an altar server appreciation event.

The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) is announcing that the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of Sioux City on the weekend of Aug. 8-9. The diocesan faithful contributed just shy of $70,000 to the fund in 2025. (Note that this is different from the local Easter Retired and Infirm Priest Collection the diocese conducts in the spring.)

All are invited to the third annual eucharistic rally held at the Sioux City Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine for exposition, speakers, procession to the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, adoration, benediction and music. The event is Sept. 10 starting at 6 p.m.

St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll announced today that it has received a $2 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to support construction of a permanent PET/CT scanner suite, an important addition to local cancer care services.

Thanks to the generosity and dedication of the volunteers from Humbolt, four new billboards have recently been installed in Humboldt County, replacing signs that had weathered over the years.

Into The Deep Media has announced the launch of The Digital Pulpit Project, a nationwide evangelization initiative that aims to publish 1,000 YouTube Shorts featuring excerpts from Catholic homilies preached in parishes across the United States. Initiative seeks to bring powerful Catholic preaching beyond the walls of the church and into the digital mission field.

After a major fire in January where the Monona County KCs lost appliances, utensils, product and the booth was damaged, they are looking for assistance for the July 7 to 12 county fair.

When people think of summer programs in the church, they often imagine Vacation Bible School, retreats, or mission trips. This year Sioux City Mater Dei Parish added a new summer camp designed specifically for students who missed the usual confirmation preparation timeline.

Wesley native and San Antonio Oblate School of Theology President Father Louis Studer, OMI, celebrates the 50th anniversary of his ordination on June 19.

Pulse Life Advocates and other pro-life organizations across the state will sponsor the fourth annual Iowa March for Life at the Iowa Capitol on Saturday June 20, 2026.

SPIRIT LAKE – With so many area families using local food pantries, the Iowa Great Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 5043 presented a check May 4 to Matt Carstensen, Mayor of Lake Park and owner of Carstensen’s Meat and Grocery, for his untiring work with Lake Park Dinner date.

Verna Welte was honored as Catholic Daughter of the Year by Court Ave Maria, Sioux City.

When parishioners and families attended the Memorial Mass on May 25 held at Calvary Cemetery in Milford, they had the opportunity to view updates that have been made over the last year and participate in a rededication ceremony. Father Zach Jones, a native son of the parish, celebrated the Mass with Father David Hemann, current pastor, and Father Travis Crotty concelebrating. Chris Jones, a parishioner at St. Joseph Parish in Milford, headed up the project with the help of his siblings and Lynn Moritz, the cemetery sexton.