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The annual CYO baseball and softball tournaments were held in Le Mars and Remsen June 7 with six diocesan high schools participating. In baseball, Remsen St. Mary was the only school to go 2-0, with wins of 12-4 over Sioux City Bishop Heelan and 11-5 over Carroll Kuemper Catholic. In the girls softball tournament, Fort Dodge St. Edmond won their bracket with shoutout wins of 4-0 over Heelan and 11-0 over Gehlen.

On Nov. 13, 2024, the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) in Dubuque, Iowa, announce the congregation’s 150th anniversary of their foundation in Dubuque. This significant milestone celebrates 150 years of unwavering faith, dedicated service and a deep commitment to peace and justice, with special emphasis on serving women and children. The journey of the Presentation congregation traces back to the remarkable Honora Nagle, affectionately known as Nano, who founded the Sisters of the Presentation in 1775, in Cork, Ireland.

In October 1979, Pope John Paul II made his first trip to the United States as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A passionate invitation written by one Iowa farmer caught the attention of the Holy Father, setting in motion a breathtaking and unprecedented event for the state. The Pope’s Visit to Iowa, a new documentary from Iowa PBS, will premiere Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. and be rebroadcast on Oct. 8 at 10:30 p.m. It will also be available to stream on iowapbs.org and on the PBS app.

As Roselle Holy Angels Church celebrated their 150th anniversary, Kuemper Catholic School students participated in the events including the parade.

(bilingual) The Diocese of Sioux City is leading another Fall 40 Days for Life prayer campaign in front of the Planned Parenthood location at 4409 Stone Avenue, Sioux City. La Diócesis de Sioux City está dirigiendo una vez más la campaña de oración Otoño de Cuarenta Días por la Vida frente al local de Planned Parenthood en 4409 Stone Avenue, Sioux City

Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Sioux City ofrecerá un curso para padres gratuito de 6 semanas este otoño, y la primera de seis clases nocturnas se realizará el 10 de septiembre.

The Iowa Great Lakes Knights of Columbus Council 5043 held a pancake breakfast for flood victims. Proceeds were given to Spencer Council Grand Knight Michael Raner in a presentation last week at St. Mary Parish, Spirit Lake.