The Two Paths and What’s at Stake in the Choice: A Curriculum for Keeping Our Kids Catholic
Vern Steiner (Founder & President Emeritus, Emmaus Institute)
Bishop Glennon Flavin Gymnasium
In my keynote address I will attempt to respond to the question: What can we do as educators to nurture in our students a strong and vibrant Catholic faith, not just in a cultural or habitual or inherited sense, but as lifelong faithful, fruitful, and fulfilled disciples of our Lord? At the heart of the address lies the conviction that our curriculum must be informed and shaped by a scriptural vision of life and the Church. The talk will rely on the wisdom instruction of Psalm 1 to outline an essential curriculum that should guide our teaching, before penetrating to what I consider to be the heart of the matter, with implications—some of them potentially convicting––and applications for teachers and administrators.
Angels and Demons - Our Friends and Enemies
Fr. Dale Allder (Parochial Vicar, St. Wenceslaus-Wahoo; Teacher, Bishop Neumann High School)
Room 1212
The existence of angels and demons is an amazing reality that must not be overlooked. We will explore the nature of angels and demons, their activity in our world, and what we can do in response.
Apologetics is for Everyone
Fr. Ben Rynearson (CAO, Lourdes Central Catholic)
Room 2107
Apologetics is the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity. Simply put, apologetics is all about defending the faith against objections. In this session, we will briefly cover the nature and power of apologetics, as well as apologetic's simplest goal: to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking to grow in the use of apologetics in the classroom, in your everyday life, or how to begin to teach others to preach the Gospel, this session is for you!
The Evangelizing Power of Beauty
Fr. Jamie Hottovy (Chaplain, Bryan LGH East)
Room 1214
Explore how sacred art and architecture serve as profound instruments of faith that speak directly to the human soul. By examining examples of design and creativity both new and old, the presentation reveals how visual beauty can bypass intellectual barriers to spark a deep desire for the divine. Discover how encountering these sacred spaces and images can draw our hearts to God and inspire a lifelong journey toward holiness.
Comparing Major Religions
Fr. Doug Daro (Pastor, Sacred Heart (St. James)-Crete)
Room 2109
Grounded in a Christian world view, this presentation will compare a few of the major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc.). It will look at both similarities and differences in order to give us a clearer path toward unity and dialogue between all peoples.
Evangelization & Hard Questions: Teaching the Faith in a Skeptical World
Jeff Schinstock (Diocesan Director of the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis)
Room 1321
Our students are growing up in a culture that often questions not only what the Church teaches, but whether religious faith itself is reasonable. How can Catholic educators respond to difficult questions without becoming defensive, dismissive, or afraid of saying, “I don’t know”? This session will consider the relationship between evangelization and apologetics and offer practical ways to engage students’ honest questions. We will focus on helping students see that the Catholic faith welcomes serious questions and provides a compelling vision of God, the human person, and the meaning of life. This session was requested by last year's participants, so bring your hard questions!
Every Mass is a Wedding
Fr. Ranil Weerackoon (Parochial Vicar, St. Michael-Lincoln; Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2111
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can be considered as a wedding where Jesus the bridegroom unites Himself to the bride, His Church. This presentation will go through how marital components are seen at various parts of the Mass to help form Catholics on how to pray at Mass and understand the actions and responses prayed at Mass.
IDEAS HAVE CONSEQUENCES: Why Philosophy Isn't (and Shouldn't Be) Just for "Academic Elites"
Fr. Matthew Rolling (Academic Dean & Associate Professor, St. Gregory the Great Seminary)
Room 1215
Whether we realize it or not, the ideas of some particularly-disturbing philosophers has had some profound effects on our culture and especially on the field of education. After a brief introduction to what philosophy is, this breakout session will look at the impact which various philosophical ideas have had on our culture and the ways good ideas are of great value to us in our daily lives … and those of our students.
On the Path to Sainthood
Fr. Craig Clinch (Pastor, St. Cecilia-Hastings)
Room 2108
Come be inspired by a few regional heroes and learn about the “Process of Canonization” in the Catholic Church.
“He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves” 1 Peter 1:15
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Miracles, Science, & History - 500 Years of Conversion, Hope & Healing
Scott Watts (Founder & Director of Guadalupe Missions - Mexico, U.S. & Ireland)
Room 1211
ENGAGING, FUN & DYNAMIC. The story of Our Lady is brought to life as the exciting experience of a pilgrimage to Mexico City is brought right to you in the classroom. Relics, artifacts, stunning visuals and of course the greatest quality and most accurate true-to-life scale image of Our Lady you will find anywhere in the world. Find theology classes can be dry and lectures boring? Good, so do we - come and see!
Note: This presentation is being offered during all three Breakout Sessions.
A Brief Introduction to St. Ignatius of Loyola's Discernment of Spirits
Fr. Robert Johnson (Pastor, Sts. Leo & Martin-Palmyra; Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2101
One of the reasons for St. Ignatius of Loyola being regarded as a master in the spiritual life is his description of 14 rules for discernment. While these rules were originally intended for those participating in a retreat designed by St. Ignatius, many have found these rules to be applicable in day-to-day life as well. This session will briefly introduce the rules to begin using them and suggest resources to go deeper into this spiritual treasure.
Spiritual Warfare
Fr. Christopher Kubat (Pastor, St. Andrew-Tecumseh & St. Mary-St. Mary; National Chaplain to Catholic Medical Association)
Room 1213
What one needs to know when combating evil and cooperating with God
An Introduction to Numerical Symbolism in the Bible
Fr. Carson Kain (Pastor, St. John the Baptist-Prague; Teacher, Bishop Neumann High School)
Room 1322
A brief introduction to the meaning of numbers in Sacred Scripture.
The Authority Effect: Why Understanding the Church Makes All the Difference
Fr. Jay Buhman (Pastor, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 1323
Jesus entrusted the message of the gospel, and the power and effects of His Death and Resurrection, to the ministry of the apostles and their successors. This ministry of the Catholic Church is the ultimate source for much of the dogma and practice of the Catholic Church today. Correctly understanding, and accepting, the authority of the Church can have a great effect on our own relationship with God and can lead others into a deeper relationship with Him as well.
The Saints in Your Seats
Fr. Tony Schukei (Pastor, St. James-Mead; Assistant Director of Vocations; Teacher, Bishop Neumann High School)
Room 1324
Do you think about the students sitting in your classroom as future saints? How can teachers encourage students in their journey to sainthood? And how might teachers adapt their perspective to do so?
Theology of the Body in the Classroom: Realities & Best Practices
Rachael Tvrdy (Diocesan Director of the Office of Family Life & Discipleship)
Room 1325
A quick overview of the existing and new Theology of the Body curriculum for K–8th grade, along with resources to help educators grow in confidence when teaching chastity and addressing sensitive topics. A portion of the session will also be offered as a listening session, giving educators an opportunity to share their classroom experiences and provide feedback to the Diocese about how they can be better supported.
Top 20 Questions about the Catholic Faith: Answering the Questions Our Students Actually Ask
Fr. Mark Cyza (Senior Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of the Risen Christ-Lincoln; Theology Department Chair, Pius X High School)
Room 2217
Students often ask questions about the Catholic faith that are difficult to answer clearly, accurately, and in a way they can understand. In this session, we will work through twenty common questions about Catholic belief and practice, looking not only at the answers but also at ways teachers can explain the Church’s teaching in the classroom. The goal is to help teachers respond confidently while recognizing the questions and concerns that may be behind what a student is asking.
Virtues & Vices
Fr. Ron Homes (Pastor, St. Joseph-Paul & St. Bernard-Julian; Teacher, Lourdes Central Catholic)
Room 2103
For us to be the best version of ourselves, the battle ground is with virtues and vices. We sometimes think we have to live with our vices. Or worse, we may even give up! But God is good, we can understand the battleground of vices and virtue but more importantly: How can we change. Come and join us sinners in our quest for virtue.
When Skills are not Enough: Social Emotional Learning through the Lens of Thomas Aquinas
Fr. Matthew Kovar (Assistant Principal, Pius X High School)
Room 2106
Social Emotional Learning has given schools valuable tools for helping students manage emotions, relationships, and challenges. But are skills alone enough? Drawing on the practical wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, this presentation explores what our emotions are for and how understanding them can help us form students who are more free, more resilient, and better prepared to live well.
Who are you? Performance Identity vs. Child of God Identity
Fr. Adam Sughroue (Pastor, Presentation-Bellwood & St. Francis-Center; Formation & Mentor of Seminarians, St. Gregory the Great Seminary)
Room 1326
In a world that thrives on performance, how do we fight the temptation not to fall into it ourselves or the people around us? Who does God say that I am? Questions to answer these questions and so much more.
Your Spiritual Gifts
Fr. Ben Holdren (Director of the Propaedeutic Stage of Formation, St. Gregory the Great Seminary)
Room 1217
We have all been given charisms at our baptism. Charisms are gifts of the Holy Spirit given to disciples so that they can accomplish their God-given mission. They are also important clues as to what our Lord has created them for and who he is calling them to serve. This workshop aims to teach the charisms and give concrete steps to discern yours.
Directives and Comments from the NSAA
Colton Wierzbicki (Assistant Director of the Nebraska School Activities Association)
Room 1221 (Music Room)
Updates from the Nebraska School Activities Association
Note: This session is for AD's and coaches.
Hallowed Be Thy School
Sebastian Boelhower (Music & Band Teacher, Falls City Sacred Heart)
Room 1217
Hallow is the #1 Prayer app in the world. What many people don't know is that Hallow has partnerships with Catholic schools throughout the country. Falls City Sacred Heart partnered with Hallow during the 2025-2026 school year and has seen many fruits born from the partnership. We've seen a complete revival of our school's prayer and sacramental life and increased attendance at our campus ministry events. This session will show teachers, campus ministers, and administrators some of the benefits of becoming a Hallow School. Attendees will be shown school exclusive content and learn how easy it is to get in touch with and work with Hallow's support team. If you're looking for something to jumpstart the faith life in your school, come join us for this session on how to incorporate the world's biggest prayer app into your school and community.
Teach Effective, Heart-Changing, Life-Saving, Pro-Life Education
Nikki Schaefer, MSW (Director of Heart of a Child Ministries)
Room 1212
Learn how to share both the science and spirituality of God's design of the human person with your students. Heart of a Child Ministries is a national pro-life education organization based in Omaha, NE- started through the prayer of a seven-year-old child in front of the Blessed Sacrament on the anniversary of Roe v Wade in 2012. Since its origins, Heart of a Child has been providing inspiring, age appropriate live-ultrasound presentations across the state of Nebraska and beyond.
Heart of a Child Ministries has recently developed a teacher-led fetal development curriculum titled The Journey Within-- using science-based posters, PowerPoints, and spiritual reflections. This program is currently being utilized in both the Omaha and Grand Island Catholic schools. Learn how to bring The Journey Within into the Lincoln Diocese and provide beautiful, effective life-affirming education to your children.
1st & 2nd Grade
Sr. Teresa Marie, CK (2nd Grade at St. James-Crete)
Room 2211
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3rd Grade - Cross-Curricular Faith
Audrey Dankenbring (Third Grade Teacher, North American Martyrs-Lincoln)
Room 2212
Faith can be a part of all we do from Math to Vocabulary. Come hear about some ways teachers have implemented Religion and Virtue into other subjects without distracting from the main content.
4th Grade - Teaching More than Just the Lesson
Lucas Sweeney (Fourth Grade Teacher, St. John-Lincoln)
Room 2213
Faith doesn’t have to be limited to Religion class. In this session, I’ll share some simple, practical, and sometimes ridiculous ways I bring Christ into everyday 4th-grade learning—from reading and writing to math, social studies, classroom conversations, and even the way we treat each other. We’ll also share ideas as a group and talk about ways we can make our Catholic faith a natural part of the whole school day without forcing it into every lesson.
5th Grade - Faith doesn’t have to stay in religion class!
Sr. Joy, MS (Fifth Grade Teacher, St. Patrick-Lincoln)
Room 2215
Join Sister Joy as she shares simple and practical ways to bring your faith into the everyday moments of your classroom - from math and science to conversations, classroom management, and everything in between. It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn’t have to be a “nun thing.” Come see how the little things we do each day can be opportunities to help our students know and love Jesus.
Middle School History - Teaching History Incarnationally
John Buchkoski (Junior High Theology & History Teacher, Blessed Sacrament-Lincoln)
Room 2111
This presentation offers practical strategies for integrating religion into middle school history courses, with a focus on Ancient History and United States History. We will also explore how history provides insight into civics.
Middle School Language Arts & Social Studies
Kathy Donlan (Junior High Literature Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln) & Cole Haugen (Junior High Social Studies Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 2109
Creating authentic opportunities to experience and discuss historical examples of faith in action through simulations and seminars.
Middle School Math
Jessica Pearson (Math & English Teacher, Bishop Neumann High School)
Room 2107
Middle School students are newly confirmed or preparing for Confirmation. One way to lean into that is with a personal litany of saints for opening prayer, coupled with a Saint of the Day based on the Liturgical Calendar. Come and learn more. God's creation is full of math. Learn the wonder in numbers. Two examples explored in this session are Pi and Equilateral Triangles, with an example lesson on each topic.
Middle School Science
Shelly Mayo (Middle School Health & Science Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 2108
Religion and Science go together more than you think. I will show how I bring religion into my class daily as well as connecting it to certain topics.
High School Language Arts - Seeing the Sacred in Every Subject
Katerina Jakub (English Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 2101
Teachers of every grade level and subject area are invited to discover the deeper meaning—and the fingerprint of God—already present in what they teach. This session will explore practical ways teachers can help students see the connections between their academic subjects and the larger questions of truth, goodness, beauty, and what it means to be human. Teachers will experience a brief demonstration lesson and leave with simple, practical strategies they can begin using in their own classrooms right away.
High School Math
April Sypal (Math Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 2103
A discussion on ways to incorporate religion into the math classroom for high school teachers. Bring ideas to share with the group.
High School Science - Baptizing Evolution
John Wehrs (Science Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 2104
A science instructor's approach to reconciling the topics of creation and evolution in a high school setting as part of a larger discussion of incorporating the Faith in science instruction. The sample lesson looks at Genesis, church documents and the catechism to provide a Faith-based lens through which to view the subject of evolution. Come for strategy-sharing or your own edification!
High School Social Studies
Sr. Jacquelyn, MS (Social Studies Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2106
Faith has been an integral component of culture, society and international relations from time immemorial. As social studies teachers in Catholic Schools we have a prime opportunity to incorporate faith aspects throughout the various social studies disciplines. We will present examples of this as well as discuss our own experiences of teaching with a faith perspective.
Art (Elementary)
Caitlyn Heiden (Art & Computer Teacher, Blessed Sacrament-Lincoln)
Room 1322
Share and collaborate with art educators on ways to incorporate Religion into the art classroom. You will leave this session with new ideas to take back to the classroom.
Art (Middle/High School)
Brandie Schoeneck (Art Teacher, Bishop Neumann High School)
Room 1325
In this breakout session we will discuss Art and the Catholic Faith as True, Good and Beautiful. I will share resources, and practical ideas of how to share the Catholic faith along side your curriculum.
Computers/Technology (K-8)
Steph Noble (Computer Teacher, St. Peter-Lincoln)
Room 1323
How can you use applications such as Canva, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Paint and iMovie to incorporate our faith into computer class? Come get a few ideas and be ready to share ideas with the group, too!
Music/Band - Sing, Pray, Worship: Bringing Antiphons to the Mass
Todd Krier (Choir Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 1221 (Music Room)
This workshop will introduce the beauty and purpose of antiphons in the Catholic liturgy, exploring how they are rooted in Scripture and the Church’s liturgical tradition. Participants will learn simple, accessible antiphon melodies and discover practical ways to use them to help the congregation pray, participate, and truly sing at Mass.
Resource Teachers - Helping Our Neurodivergent Students Love the Brain God Gave Them
Kelly Baumgartner (Reading Specialist & Special Education Coordinator, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 1324
I will be referring to the book, The Brain God Gave Me, Neurodivergence for Catholic Kids by Ginny Kochis. Come share how you weave our Faith into your daily lessons in our Resource Rooms.
Physical Education, Foreign Language, Library, Career & Technical Education
Jeff Schinstock (Diocesan Director of the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis)
Room 1321
Catholic education is not simply education with a theology class added to the schedule. Every discipline provides opportunities to help students encounter truth, goodness, beauty, human dignity, and the created world through the lens of faith. This facilitated session is intended for teachers from a variety of content areas to share ideas, challenges, and practical ways of strengthening Catholic identity within your disciplines. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and work with colleagues in similar fields and leave with ideas they can actually use in their classrooms.
Elementary Picture Study
Emily Lohr (Principal & Fifth Grade Teacher, St. Joseph-Beatrice)
Room 2225
This presentation provides an overview of elementary picture study as an accessible and intentional approach to developing students’ sense of wonder.
Socratic Seminar: The Power of Student-Led Discussion (Elementary)
Aaron Vrbka (Junior High Language Arts Teacher, Cathedral-Lincoln)
Room 2231
Have you ever wanted more student-led conversation in your class? Try doing a Socratic Seminar! In this session we will learn about the power of this engaging exercise that gets students talking with one another through open-ended questions and how to carry it out in the classroom.
Elementary & Middle School Narration: Deep Listening for Deep Comprehension
Sr. Mary Gabriel, CK (Diocese of Lincoln Education Office)
Room 2226
Practice and learn the basics of literary narration. This strategy, useful for social studies, reading, and religion lessons, helps train students not only to listen well but to think deeply about what they are reading. In this session you will practice narration yourself with a work by Fredrick Douglass then learn some tips about implementing it in your classroom.
Middle School Picture Study
Kelly Pokojski (Art & Theology Teacher, St. Teresa-Lincoln)
Room 2224
Picture study of a single painting, created in 1937, that has been starting arguments for nearly ninety years. It has no color, no clear hero, and no easy answer. Come discover how it holds a room and discover its hidden messages and fascinating history.
Middle School Seminar on Freedom
Sr. Mary Ruth, CK (Math Teacher, Blessed Sacrament)
Room 2229
Are you interested in helping your students to dialogue with each other about a reading with the intention of discovering truth? Come and participate in a seminar exploring the topic of freedom based on a poem by Charles Peguy. During the session, you will also learn practical tips for facilitating student seminars.
High School Picture Study
Isaac Jefferson (Art Teacher & High School Campus Minister, Lourdes Central Catholic)
Room 2223
During this session we will go over some different strategies to help students learn to look closely at images and think about them. Although visual thinking strategies stem from the visual arts we will discus some examples of how this could be used in a variety of curricular areas.
Socratic Seminar Basics for Secondary Schools
Patrick Callahan (Director of the Newman Institute), Mark Hansen & Logan Pfeiffer (English Teachers, Pius X High School)
Room 2227
This session will cover the importance of Socratic seminars for all students. We will discuss how to prepare for a Socratic seminar, provide tips on how to conduct a seminar, and offer tools for formative and summative assessment after the seminar. We will model best classroom practices for Socratic seminars. Teachers are invited to become students again and engage in a seminar that will model the “student experience.” Come see for yourself how Socratic seminar can awaken your (and your students) wonder and curiosity about some of life's most important questions.
Beyond “What Did You Read?”: Experiencing Narration in the High School Classroom
Fr. Mark Cyza (Senior Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of the Risen Christ-Lincoln; Theology Department Chair, Pius X High School)
Room 2217
Rather than simply talking about narration, this session will give teachers an opportunity to experience it as their students would. Participants will work through a sample narration lesson and reflect on what the process requires of the learner. We will then discuss how narration can be adapted for high school students to strengthen comprehension, memory, attention, and higher-level thinking across subject areas.
Mimetic Teaching for All Ages
Tana Pageler (Junior High English/Literature Teacher, Blessed Sacrament-Lincoln)
Room 2233
From infancy, children learn by observing and imitating those around them. As teachers, we devote much time and energy to explaining things, but, unfortunately, even when students listen, they do not always understand. Learn how to tap into the power of mimesis to teach skills to students at all levels, boosting retention and returning ownership of learning to the student
Literacy Training: Meeting the "Adequate Training" Requirement for Certified Priests
Janet Bohaty (Principal, St. Vincent de Paul-Seward)
Room 1106
This session will provide literacy training for all certified priests who visit preschool to third grade classrooms on a regular basis. This training is required by Nebraska law, and attendance at this session will be documented and communicated to school administrators. Priests who need this "adequate training" and do not attend this session will have to meet the requirement in another way.
Note: This session is for all priests who are certified teachers who work with students in preschool through third grade (even if it's only once a week for 30 minutes).
Reunification Planning for Lincoln Catholic Schools: A City-Wide Approach
Joseph Cowan (Owner/Principal Consultant for Sundown Global Solutions, LLC)
Room 1215
This planning session brings together Lincoln area Catholic school principals to begin building a city-wide student-parent reunification plan based on the Standard Reunification Method. Using North American Martyrs School as the working location, principals will identify specific planning considerations for their schools and what must be coordinated across all our schools.
Note: This session is for Lincoln Principals only.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Miracles, Science, & History - 500 Years of Conversion, Hope & Healing
Scott Watts (Founder & Director of Guadalupe Missions - Mexico, U.S. & Ireland)
Room 1211
ENGAGING, FUN & DYNAMIC. The story of Our Lady is brought to life as the exciting experience of a pilgrimage to Mexico City is brought right to you in the classroom. Relics, artifacts, stunning visuals and of course the greatest quality and most accurate true-to-life scale image of Our Lady you will find anywhere in the world. Find theology classes can be dry and lectures boring? Good, so do we - come and see!
Note: This presentation is being offered during all three Breakout Sessions.
The Keynote Expanded: How Scripture Study Made, and Keeps, Me Catholic
Vern Steiner (Founder & President Emeritus, Emmaus Institute)
Room 1214
At the heart of my keynote address lies the conviction that a curriculum that keeps our kids passionately Catholic must be informed and shaped by a scriptural vision of life and the Church. In my breakout session, I plan to flesh out this thesis by way of expanded illustrations and applications, with a selection of biblical passages focused on strengthening our personal faith and bolstering our teaching, not with apologetic arguments or rehearsed cliches, but with fresh and authentic conviction.
Note: This presentation is being offered during both Session 2 and Session 3.
The Shroud of Turin
Jim Bertrand (Former High School Science Teacher and Shroud Expert)
Room 1213
A fascinating summary of the unique features and history of the Shroud. Along with the spiritual dimension which relates the Shroud to the linen corporal at every Mass and its impact in nurturing conversions, audiences have found this presentation to be most uplifting. An actual size replica of the Shroud will be on display.
Note: This presentation is being offered during both Session 2 and Session 3.
Operating in Your Zone of Influence: A Framework for Catholic Educators
Dr. Eve Rosno, PhD (Licensed Psychologist)
Room 1101
This presentation integrates psychological principles with Catholic teaching to help educators move from struggling for control to cultivating meaningful influence with students, parents, and colleagues.
Supporting Student Mental Health in the Era of AI
Angel Ashley, PsyD, PLMHP (Postdoctoral Fellow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center)
Room 1102
This presentation discusses the effects of AI on student's mental health, healthy ways to approach AI through the lens of Magnifica Humanitas, and how to support students in maintaining healthy boundaries with AI and technology.
Take Care of Yourself: How Teachers Can Engage in Meaningful Self-Care During the School Year
Katie Walker, MEd, PLMHP (Predoctoral Intern at Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center)
Room 1104
This presentation discusses topics such as burnout and compassion fatigue. Come learn how you can take care of yourself during the school year and engage in meaningful self-care practices.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Miracles, Science, & History - 500 Years of Conversion, Hope & Healing
Scott Watts (Founder & Director of Guadalupe Missions - Mexico, U.S. & Ireland)
Room 1211
ENGAGING, FUN & DYNAMIC. The story of Our Lady is brought to life as the exciting experience of a pilgrimage to Mexico City is brought right to you in the classroom. Relics, artifacts, stunning visuals and of course the greatest quality and most accurate true-to-life scale image of Our Lady you will find anywhere in the world. Find theology classes can be dry and lectures boring? Good, so do we - come and see!
Note: This presentation is being offered during all three Breakout Sessions.
Personal Prayer - Guided Meditation
Grace Raun (Junior High Religion Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 2111
Attendees will have an opportunity to be with Jesus in personal prayer. The presentation will include tips on relational prayer as well as a guided meditation. Come and rest with Jesus!
The Keynote Expanded: How Scripture Study Made, and Keeps, Me Catholic
Vern Steiner (Founder & President Emeritus, Emmaus Institute)
Room 1214
At the heart of my keynote address lies the conviction that a curriculum that keeps our kids passionately Catholic must be informed and shaped by a scriptural vision of life and the Church. In my breakout session, I plan to flesh out this thesis by way of expanded illustrations and applications, with a selection of biblical passages focused on strengthening our personal faith and bolstering our teaching, not with apologetic arguments or rehearsed cliches, but with fresh and authentic conviction.
Note: This presentation is being offered during both Session 2 and Session 3.
The Shroud of Turin
Jim Bertrand (Former High School Science Teacher and Shroud Expert)
Room 1213
A fascinating summary of the unique features and history of the Shroud. Along with the spiritual dimension which relates the Shroud to the linen corporal at every Mass and its impact in nurturing conversions, audiences have found this presentation to be most uplifting. An actual size replica of the Shroud will be on display.
Note: This presentation is being offered during both Session 2 and Session 3.
1st & 2nd Grade Roundtable
Sr. Mary Francis, MS (First Grade Teacher, St. John-Lincoln)
Room 1212
Join your fellow 1st- and 2nd-grade teachers for a lighthearted, faith-filled roundtable where we can share ideas, learn from one another, and talk honestly about the joys (and challenges!) of teaching our littlest learners. We’ll begin with a short time of prayer and reflection before diving into real-life classroom conversations. Come ready to share, ask questions, laugh a little, and leave encouraged with fresh ideas for your classroom!
3rd & 4th Grade Roundtable
Mary Pohlen (Fourth Grade Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 2213
Calling all 3rd and 4th grade teachers! Bring ideas to share with your colleagues about Social Studies projects (4th-Nebraska History), Science experiments, writing activities and more! Also, “How do you fit it all in a day?” We will discuss schedules and time saving ideas!!!
5th & 6th Grade Roundtable
Emily Sellhorn (Fifth Grade Teacher, St. Michael-Lincoln) & Anthony Krick (Middle School Religion Teacher, St. Michael-Lincoln)
Room 2215
Connect with other fifth- and sixth-grade teachers to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with teaching this stage of learning. Share classroom experiences, problem-solve together, and exchange practical ideas for engaging students and supporting their academic and faith development.
7th & 8th Grade Roundtable
Emily Daniel (Junior High Math Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln)
Room 2107
Meet with other Junior High teachers in the Diocese! This will be an open discussion about any/all topics you’d like to discuss. Come with questions, ideas to share, or just a desire to meet others who are in the JH trenches with you!
Middle School Science Roundtable
Shelly Mayo (Middle School Health & Science Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 2108
Bring your ideas to share with others. What do you do in your Middle School Science class that works, keeps students motivated and engaged?
English/Literature Roundtable
Thomas Johnson (English Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2101
Join fellow high school English and literature educators for a thoughtful exchange of ideas, instructional practices, and resources. Explore approaches to fostering meaningful discussion, cultivating critical and analytical thinking, and inviting students into the richness of literature and the written word.
Math Roundtable
Katie Sieck (Mathematics Teacher, Bishop Neumann)
Room 2103
Connect with fellow math teachers to share ideas, strategies, and resources for helping students build confidence and understanding in mathematics. Discuss classroom challenges, celebrate what’s working, and exchange practical approaches you can use with your students.
Science Roundtable
Jenna Steenson (Science Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2104
Join fellow high school science teachers for a conversation about what is working in our classrooms and where we could use fresh ideas. We can share approaches to labs, student engagement, assessment, and helping students think critically about scientific information. Please come ready to share a question, a challenge, or a strategy that has worked for you.
Social Studies Roundtable
Shiela Sievert (Social Studies Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 2225
Gather with fellow social studies teachers to exchange ideas, resources, and approaches for making history and civics meaningful for students. Share classroom successes and challenges while exploring practical ways to engage students and connect learning to their faith and the world around them.
Art Roundtable
Laurie Rodaway (Art Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 1325
Come to discuss topics such as: how to incorporate our Catholic Faith into our lessons, grading practices, and student engagement.
Band Roundtable
Nora Jean Baker (Band Teacher, Pius X High School, St. Joseph-Lincoln, St. Patrick-Lincoln, & Cathedral-Lincoln)
Room 1221 (Music Room)
Come and discuss with other band directors in our diocesan schools about teaching band. Share your successes and bring your questions to discuss with other educators about our unique subject. We will discuss all levels from beginning band lessons to high school ensembles and marching band.
Computer Science & Technology
Meg Andres (Technology Teacher, Cathedral-Lincoln)
Room 2106
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Crisis Response Team Roundtable - Response Scenario
Teresa Pokorny (English Teacher, Aquinas Middle/High School)
Room 1326
Each school team can discuss a scenario. If only a few members of the team are available, they can group with other teams to discuss. Then we will discuss as a large group and share how each school would respond and update any ideas a school may have omitted.
Foreign Language Roundtable
Laurence Mills (French Teacher, Pius X High School)
Room 1322
Connect with fellow foreign language teachers to share classroom ideas, resources, and strategies for engaging students in language learning. Discuss what’s working, troubleshoot common challenges, and exchange practical approaches for building students’ communication skills and cultural understanding.
Library Roundtable
Jill West (Librarian, North American Martyrs-Lincoln)
Room 1323
Come prepared to share and discuss your library lessons, the resources you use, and how you structure your classes.
Music Roundtable
Sebastian Boelhower (Music & Band Teacher, Falls City Sacred Heart)
Room 1217
Connect with fellow music teachers to share ideas, experiences, and practical strategies for the Catholic school music classroom. Bring your questions, successes, and challenges as we learn from one another and explore ways to engage students through music.
Resource Teacher Roundtable: From Data to Action
Lori Bryant (Resource Teacher, St. Joseph-Lincoln) & Mandy Svoboda (MTSS Coach, Cathedral-Lincoln)
Room 1324
Come to discuss practical strategies for identifying needs, designing intervention, and helping students become independent learners. Bring any helpful resources you have related to progress monitoring and interventions.
God’s Pursuit Through Creation: Bringing the Spark Back to Our Students’ Eyes
Jacob Brouillette (Director of Camp Kateri Tekakwitha)
Room 2109
At Camp Kateri, our mission is to display Freedom, Joy, and Adventure through the sacraments, Catholic fellowship, and the beauty of creation. Many of our youth have lost the spark of life in their eyes. They lost motivation, creativity, and the freedom to explore and adventure. We need to show them that a life with Christ is a wonderful adventure. We will discuss how to reignite this spark and how you can join this mission.
IXL in Balance: Purposeful Practice On and Off the Screen
Carrie Nielsen (Mobile Integration Specialist for the Education Technology Office)
Room 2212
Not all screen time is created equal. In this session, we’ll look at practical ways to use IXL when technology adds value and ways to step away from the screen when it doesn’t. From Live Classroom and Focus Zone to Instant Review, printed quizzes, and Spark Studio activities, you’ll see how IXL can support thoughtful instruction both on and off the device.
Listening to God with Children
Sr. Teresa Marie, CK (2nd Grade at St. James-Crete) & Sr. John Marion, CK (6th Grade at St. James-Crete)
Room 2211
Even the youngest child has a unique relationship with God which we can foster in intentional ways. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd proposes a framework for cultivating children’s intimacy with Jesus, their Good Shepherd. We will also showcase how CGS can be incorporated in a school setting.
9th and 10th Grade Theology Curriculum
Jeff Schinstock (Diocesan Director of the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis)
Room 1321
The new theology curriculum is currently happening in 9th and 10th grade. This session will walk through the structure and goals of the first two years of the high school curriculum, including how individual units and lessons fit into the larger four-year sequence. We will also look at available classroom resources, teaching strategies, and the theological principles guiding the curriculum. The session is intended especially for teachers of 9th and 10th grade theology, but is open to other teachers and administrators who would like to better understand the curriculum. A preview of 11th grade will be presented.
Responsive Math Instruction with Takeoff by IXL
Cody Bobolz (Educational Sales Consultant with IXL) and Emily Lohr (Principal & Fifth Grade Teacher, St. Joseph-Beatrice)
Room 1106
Discover how Takeoff by IXL, a K–6 core math program, supports a responsive classroom where student thinking helps drive instruction. We’ll explore built-in tools that help teachers check for understanding, respond to student needs in the moment, and provide meaningful opportunities for practice and support. Participants will leave with practical ideas for creating engaging, student-centered math instruction with Takeoff.
The Catholic Both/And: Must Beauty and Application Compete in Math?
Sr. Marie Amata, CK (Junior High Teacher, St. Peter-Lincoln) & Sr. Mary Agnes, CK (Assistant Principal, St. Teresa-Lincoln)
Room 2323
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Building Safer Schools Together: What Administrators Build and Teachers Put to Work
Joseph Cowan (Owner/Principal Consultant for Sundown Global Solutions, LLC)
Room 1215
School safety works only when the plan can be run, and teachers are the first responders who carry it out in the classroom. This session walks through the four phases of school safety (prevent, prepare, respond, and recover), showing what administrators are building and what it means for teachers, with practical takeaways on situational awareness and a common language for emergencies.
Can I Post That? Privacy Rights of Students and the Proper Use of the Diocesan Media Consent and Release Form
Andrew Pease (General Counsel for the Diocese of Lincoln)
Room 2217
This session will discuss the privacy rights of students under Nebraska law and when photos or videos of students can be published on school websites and social media. Andrew will discuss the purpose of the Media Consent and Release Form, who it releases and when it must be used. Finally, the presentation will highlight differences between classroom activities and public events.
“I am all yours, my Queen and my Mother, and all I that have is yours.”
The Legion of Mary of the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln invites you to join us at our Marian Congress on August 22, 2026, in honor of the feast of the Queenship of Mary.
This special day fosters spiritual growth and renews apostolic zeal in Legionaries dedicated to Jesus Christ and His Church through Mary, Mother of God. Legion of Mary members will have the opportunity to pray, deepen their understanding of Legionary principles, and enjoy fellowship with one another. Any member of the Legion of Mary—or anyone interested into learning more about the Legion—is welcome.
The Congress will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning with Mass at 8:15 A.M. and ending at 3:00 P.M. Given the day’s feast, the Congress theme is on the "Legion Apostolate" and will include four talks by special guests emphasizing various aspects of the theme.
Registration for the day is $25, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Purchase tickets below or contact Joy Martin at St. Michael Church, Lincoln: 402-488-1313, ext. 52504 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes in Lincoln
Mobile devices download: Outside Lincoln Easter Schedules 2026 pdf
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Abie, Sts. Peter and Paul | 7pm | 12pm Stations & 7 Last Word, 7pm Passion | 10am | Following 5:30pm Stations until 7pm | 5:30-6pm | After 7pm Liturgy for 30 minutes | 11am- 12 noon | ||||||
| Alexandria, St. Mary | Stations, 5pm | 8am | |||||||||||
| Alma, St. Joseph | 3pm | 11am | 7-7:30pm | 7-7:30pm | 2:30-3pm | 2:30-3pm | 11-11:30am | 10:30-11am | |||||
| Arago, St. Mary | 3pm | 10:30am | |||||||||||
| Arapahoe , St. Germanus | 6pm | 5pm | 9am | 4pm | 8:30am | ||||||||
| Ashland, St. Mary | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10:30am | 4-5pm | 8pm | 3-4pm | 10-10:20am | Sunday, March 29 2-3pm | ||||
| Auburn, St. Joseph | 6:30pm | noon Stations; 3pm Divine Mercy; 6pm Passion | 8pm | 10:30am | 6:30pm until last in line heard | Sat March 28 from 5pm on; Sun March 29 from 3:30pm on | |||||||
| Aurora, St. Mary | 7:30pm | 12:05pm Passion; 3pm Stations and Divine Mercy Novena, Seven Last Words | 9pm | 8:15am | 7am-7:25am; 6am-7:30pm | 6pm-8pm | 8:30pm-10:30pm | 1:15pm-2:30pm | 4pm-5pm | ||||
| Barneston, St. Joseph | 7:15am | 1:30-2pm | 6:45-7:10am | ||||||||||
| Beatrice, St. Joseph | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am, 10am | 7-8pm | 6:30-8pm | 8-9pm | 12:30pm, 3:20pm, and from 8pm as needed | 4:15-5pm | ||||
| Beaver Crossing, Sacred Heart | 7pm | 8pm | 7:15am | 5-6pm | after 7pm Passion Liturgy | 10-11am | Sun March 29th 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | ||||||
| Bellwood, St. Joseph | 8am | ||||||||||||
| Bellwood, St. Peter | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10am | Following 7pm Mass | After 3pm Stations, After 7pm Liturgy | Palm Sunday, March 29, 1-2pm | ||||||
| Bellwood (Marietta), Presentation | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8pm | 8am | After mass | After service | 30 minutes prior | 30 minutes prior | |||||
| Benkelman, St. Joseph | 3pm MT | 10am MT | 5:30pm MT | ||||||||||
| Blue Hill, Holy Trinity | 7pm | 7pm | 9am | 8pm | 8pm | ||||||||
| Bruno, St. Anthony de Padua | 3pm | 8pm | 8am | 6:30pm | After 3pm mass | 12:30-1:30pm | |||||||
| Burchard, Sacred Heart | 4pm | 3pm | 8am | 7-8pm | After 3pm service | Before Mass | |||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Cambridge , St. John the Baptist | 8pm | 7pm | 8pm | 11am | After Mass | Noon | Noon | 10:30am | 3pm Sunday, March 29th | ||||
| Campbell, St. Anne | 5pm | 3pm | 7am | 4pm | |||||||||
| Cedar Bluffs, St. Mary | 10am | ||||||||||||
| Cedar Hill, Sacred Heart | 6pm | 8am | 4:30-5:30pm, 7:00 -8pm 8:30-9:30pm | 3:45-4:30pm | 7:30-7:55am | ||||||||
| Colon, St. Joseph | 6pm | Noon Stations; 3pm Passion | 8pm | 8am; 10am Cedar Bluffs | 6-7pm | After Mass | After Passion Service | 12-1pm | 7-7:50am | ||||
| Cortland, St. James | 7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 7pm | 8:15pm | 8am & 10:30am | 6:30-6:50am & 7:30-8am | 1-1:30pm, 6-6:25pm & 7-7:30pm | 1-10:30am, [Father Au: 6-6:50pm & 8-9pm]; 9-9:30pm & 10-10:30pm | 12:15-12:45pm, 6-6:30pm & 8-8:30pm | 10-10:30am, 1-1:30pm & 4:30p-5pm | 7:30-7:50am & 10-10:20am | Palm Sunday, 3/29, Confessions before & after Masses plus 4-5pm | ||
| Crete, Sacred Heart | 7pm Bilingual (English and Spanish) | 3pm Bilingual Stations; 7pm Passion Bilingual (English and Spanish) | 8:30pm Bilingual (English and Spanish) | 9am English ; 11:30am Spanish | 12-1pm ; 6-7pm | 12-1pm ; 6-7pm | 12-1pm ; 5-6pm | 12-1pm ; 5-6pm | 12-1pm ; 7-8pm | 8:30am ; 11am | |||
| Curtis, St. James | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 11am | 12Noon to 1pm and 6pm to 6:45pm | After Stations at 1:15pm and After Passion Service until finished. | 4pm to 5pm and 6:30pm to 7:15pm | ||||||
| Davey, St. Mary | 7pm | 3pm Stations; 7pm Passion | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | After 3pm Stations | After 9am Holy Saturday morning prayer | |||||||
| David City, St.Mary | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am; 10am | 7-8am; noon-12:30; 7:30-8:30pm | 7-8am; noon-12:30; 7:30-8:30pm | Noon-12:30; 8:30-9pm | After Liturgy | Noon-12:30pm; 8:30-9pm | Sunday March 29 4pm Several Priests Available | |||
| David City (Center), St. Francis | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8pm | 10am | After mass | After service | 30 minutes prior | 30 minutes prior | |||||
| David City / Appleton, Assumption | 7pm | 3pm | 8:30pm | 9am | after Liturgy | After Liturgy | |||||||
| Denton, St. Mary | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am, 10am, Noon | 8pm | 8pm | 11am to Noon | 30 minutes prior to Mass Times | |||||
| Deweese, Our Lady of the Assumption | 7pm | 7pm Deweese; 3pm St. Stephen-Lawrence | 8:30pm | 8am St. Stephen-Lawrence; 10am Deweese | 2:30pm St Stephen; 6:30pm Deweese | 7:30am St. Stephen; 9:30am Deweese | |||||||
| Doniphan, St. Ann | 7:30pm | 3pm Stations, 7:30pm Passion | 8pm | 9am | Following 7:30pm Mass | Following 7:30pm Service | 8:30am-8:50am | ||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Elmwood, St. Mary | 5:30pm | 10:30am | 4:45pm-5:20pm | 10am-10:20am | |||||||||
| Elsie, Resurrection | 7pm (MT) Grant | 7pm (MT) Grant, 7pm (CT) Wallace | 8:30pm (MT) Grant | 7:30am | |||||||||
| Exeter, St. Stephen | 7pm | Seven Last Words 9am; Stations 3pm | 8pm | 8am | after 7pm mass until 8:30pm | After Holy Thursday Services | After Good Friday Services | 10-11am | 7:30am | 3/26 8:30-9:30pm; 3/27 after 3pm stations | |||
| Fairbury, St. Michael | 7pm | 3pm Stations, 7pm Passion | 8pm | 10am | |||||||||
| Falls City, Sts. Peter and Paul | 7pm | 12:05pm Passion & 3pm Stations | 8pm | 7am & 10am | 6-7pm | 12-12:30pm | 5-6pm & 8:30-9:30pm | 11am to Noon, 4-5pm, 7-8pm | 12-1pm & 4-5pm | 6:15-6:45am & 9:15-9:45am | Sunday March 29, 5:30-6:30pm | ||
| Farnam, St. Joseph | 7:30am | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | |||||||||||
| Franklin, St. Katharine Drexel | 8:15pm | 5:30pm | |||||||||||
| Geneva, St. Joseph | 7pm | 7pm | 10am | 7:30-7:50am & 5-5:30pm | 6-8pm | 8-8:30am & hourly from 9-11pm till finished | 12-12:30pm & after 7pm Liturgy till finished | 9-9:30am | March 29 After 10am Mass till finished | ||||
| Giltner, St. Joseph | 5:30pm | 7pm | 10:45am | 4:30pm-5:20pm | 8:15pm-9:30pm | None4. | 10:15am-10:40am | ||||||
| Grafton, St. Helena | 7pm | 11am | |||||||||||
| Grant, Mother of Sorrows | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9:30am | |||||||||
| Greenwood, St. Joseph | 3pm | 8:30am | 4pm | 8-8:20am | |||||||||
| Hastings, St. Cecilia | 7pm | Stations Noon, Passion 7pm | 8pm | 8am, 10:30am, 7:30pm English; 11:30am Vietnamese; 1pm Spanish | 5-6pm | 7-9pm | 4:30-5:30pm & 8:30-9pm | Noon-1pm; 3-4pm; 8-9pm | Noon-1pm | 7:30-7:50am; 9:30-9:50am & 7-7:20pm | Sunday, March 29 at St. Michael's 4-5pm | ||
| Hastings, St. Michael | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am | before 6:45am Mass and 5:30pm Mass, | before 6:45am Mass and between 4pm-5pm | from 9pm (after Maundy Thursday Mass) until finished | after the Good Friday liturgy until finished | from 3pm to 4:30pm | before 7:30am Mass | Sunday 4-5pm at St Michael's with 5pm Evening Prayer; Monday 7pm to 8:30pm at St Cecilia | ||
| Heartwell, Holy Family | 7pm | 3pm Stations | 8:30am | 6pm and after mass. | After Stations | Before 8:30am mass | |||||||
| Hebron, Sacred Heart | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10am | 6-7pm | 6-7pm | 7-8pm | 9-10am | |||||
| Holdrege, All Saints | 7pm | 7pm | 8:15pm | 10:30am | 12-1pm, 5-5:30pm, 6:30-8pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 5-5:30pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12:30-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 4:30-5:30pm | ||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Indianola, St. Catherine of Alexandria | 7pm; 8am Morning Prayer | 7pm; 8am Morning Prayer; 12 Noon Stations; 3pm Seven Last Words | 8:30pm; 8am Morning Prayer | 9am | 4-5pm | 12 Noon-1pm; 7-8pm | 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, all until finished | after all scheduled prayer times until finished | scheduled | scheduled | 4pm on Palm Sunday with another priest until finished | ||
| Kenesaw, Sacred Heart | 5:30pm | 5:30pm | 11am | Palm Sunday after Mass | |||||||||
| Manley, St. Patricks | 7pm | 8pm | 8:30am | 6:15pm-6:45pm | 12pm-1pm | 8am-8:20am | |||||||
| McCook, St. Ann | 7pm | ||||||||||||
| McCook, St. Patrick | 7pm | Stations 3pm; Passion 7pm | 8:15pm | 7:30am 9am 11am | Noon-1pm 6pm-7pm | Noon-1pm After 7pm Mass | After 3pm Stations and After 7pm Liturgy | Noon-1pm | Sun March 29, 7pm | ||||
| McCook (Hayes Center), Sacred Heart | 7pm | ||||||||||||
| McCool Junction, St. Patrick | 7pm | 7pm | 10am | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 9:30-9:50am | |||||||
| Mead, St. James | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9am | |||||||||
| Milligan, St. Wenceslaus | 7pm | 10am and 12pm (Latin Mass) | After Good Friday Service | 9:30am and 11:30am | Sunday March 29, 4-5pm | ||||||||
| Minden, St. John the Baptist | 7pm | 8pm | 10:30am English, 12:30pm Spanish | 12-1, 6:30-8 | 6:30-8 | 12-1pm | 12-1pm, 6pm, after Passion service | 12-1pm | Before the Sunday Masses | ||||
| Morse Bluff, St. George | 6pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 5:30-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm | Noon-1pm, 2:30-3:30pm | ||||||
| Nebraska City, St. Benedict | 8pm (Bilingual) | 5:30pm (Bilingual) | 8:30pm (Bilingual) | 9am and 12 noon (Spanish) | 11am | ||||||||
| Nebraska City, St. Mary | 7pm | 3pm Stations; 7pm Passion | 8pm | 8am & 10am | 7pm to 8pm | after Liturgy | after Stations & after Liturgy | 4pm-5pm | 20 minutes before each Mass | Sun Mar 29 1:30-2:30pm | |||
| Nelson, Sacred Heart | 10am | ||||||||||||
| North Platte, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 6pm; Adoration until 10pm in Parish Hall | Noon Stations; 3pm Divine Mercy; 6pm Passion | 8:30pm | 10am | 4:30pm-5:15pm | 4:30pm-5:15pm | By appointment only | ||||||
| Odell, St. Mary | 7pm | 9am | 7-7:30pm | 8-8:30pm | 8:30-8:50am | ||||||||
| Orleans, St. Mary | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30am | 6:30-8pm | 11-11:30am and 8:30-9pm | 6:30-7pm and 8:30-9pm | 6:30-7pm | 11-12pm | 8-8:30am | ||||
| Osceola, St. Vincent Ferrer | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9am | 5pm-6pm | 11:30am-12:30pm & 5pm-6pm | 11am-11:50am & 5pm-6pm | 5pm-6pm | 8:30am-8:50am | Osceola Sat March 28, 2-3pm; Sun March 29, York 3-4pm and Seward 5-6pm | |||
| Oxford, St. Michael | 12pm Stations | 8pm | 11:30-12pm | 7:30-8pm | |||||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Palisade, Holy Family | 9am | 6:30pm (after Mass till finished) | 10-10:30am | ||||||||||
| Palmyra, Sts. Leo & Martin | 7pm Palmyra | 12:00 Noon Stations Palmyra 3pm Stations Douglas 7pm Douglas | 8pm Palmyra | 8am Douglas 10am Palmyra | 5-7pm Palmyra | after Mass until 10pm Palmyra | 3:30-4:30pm Douglas | 12-2pm Palmyra | |||||
| Peru, St. Clara | 8:30am | ||||||||||||
| Pilzno, St. Mary | 10am at St. Mary | 2pm-2:50pm | |||||||||||
| Plattsmouth, Church of the Holy Spirit | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (Latin) | After the 7pm Mass | After Liturgy at 7pm | 3pm Until Finished | 7:30am-7:55am & 10am-10:25am | |||||
| Red Cloud, Sacred Heart | 12 Noon Stations | 11am | 12:30pm | ||||||||||
| Rulo, Immaculate Conception Parish | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8:30pm | 8pm | 8pm | 8am | Sunday, March 29th at 3:30pm | |||||
| Seward, St. Vincent de Paul | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am and 10am | Sunday March 29 at 5pm | ||||||||
| Shelby, Sacred Heart | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8pm | 9am | 7-7:25am | 5-5:25pm | 7-7:25pm | 2:30-3pm; 7-7:25pm | 7-7:30pm | 8:30-8:55am | |||
| Shickley, St. Mary | Stations at 3pm | 8:30pm | 6:30-6:50am | After 3pm Stations till finished | |||||||||
| Smithfield, St. John the Apostle | 3pm | 8:30am | 3:45-4:15pm | ||||||||||
| Steinauer, St. Anthony | 7pm | Noon Stations and 7pm Passion | 8pm | 10am | 6-7pm | After All Services | 11:00 AM-Noon | Palm Sunday 3/29 12:30-1:30pm | |||||
| Stratton, St. Joseph | 7pm CT | 8:30pm CT | 8:30am CT | 4pm CT | 12:30pm CT | ||||||||
| Superior, St. Joseph | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am | Following Mass | ||||||||
| Sutton, St. Mary | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9am | 2-3pm on Sunday, March 29 | |||||||||
| Syracuse, St. Paulinus | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7am and 9am | 6-7pm | Following Holy Thursday Mass | 2:30-3pm | 4-5pm | Sunday March 29th from 3-4pm | ||||
| Tobias, St. Joseph | 3pm | 8am | 2pm | ||||||||||
| Touhy, St. Vitus | 3pm | 10am | 20 minutes before 5:30pm Mass | 20 minutes before 3pm Mass | 20 minutes before 10am Mass | ||||||||
| Trenton, St. James | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7am | 5:30-6pm | 8pm (after Mass) | 8pm (after Good Friday service) | 12:30-1pm | |||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | ||
| Utica, St. Patrick | 7pm | 3pm | 9am | 6:30-8pm | after 7pm Lord's Supper Mass | after 3pm Passion Liturgy | 8-9am | ||||||
| Valparaiso, Sts. Mary & Joseph | 7pm | 3pm Stations; 7pm Passion | 8pm | 8am and 9:30am | 3:30pm-4pm | Palm Sunday 3/29 5:30-6pm | |||||||
| Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus | 7pm | 12:05pm Stations; 3pm Divine Mercy; 7pm Passion | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, Noon (Latin Mass) | 7-8:30pm Penance Service | 6pm | 6pm | 12:30pm & 6pm | 8am | before all Masses | Tuesday, March 31, 7-8:30pm | ||
| Wallace, St. Mary | 7pm (MT) Grant | 7pm | 8:30pm (MT) Grant | 9:30am | TBA | TBA | 9am | ||||||
| Wauneta, St. John | 10am (mtn. time) | 6:30pm (mtn. time) | 10:00 -10:30am (mtn. time) | ||||||||||
| Wellfleet, St. William | 9:30am | 7pm to 8pm | |||||||||||
| Weston, St. John Nepomucene | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 8am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 7:30am | 20 minutes before 7pm Mass | 20 minutes before 8pm Mass | 20 minutes before 8am Mass | Sunday March 29th-5pm | ||
| Wilber, St. Wenceslaus | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10am | 6pm | 6pm | 3;30pm | ||||||
| Wymore, St. Mary | 7pm | 8pm | 10:45am | 1-1:30pm | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 11-11:30am | 10:30-10:40am | |||||
| York, St. Joseph | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | 6:30-6:50am, 5:30-6pm | 6:30-6:50am, 7:30-8pm | Noon-12:30pm, 6-6:30pm, 8:30-9pm | 12:30-1pm, 3:30-4pm, 5:30-6pm, 8:30-9pm | 4-5pm | 7:30-7:50am, 9:30-9:50am | Sunday 3pm 3/29 | ||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services |
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes outside Lincoln
Mobile devices download: City of Lincoln Easter Schedules 2026 pdf
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | |
| Lincoln, Blessed Sacrament | 7pm | 9am Seven Last Words; 12 Noon Stations; 3pm Passion | 8pm | 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am | 6-7pm (Visiting Priest) | 6:30pm-8pm | 12 N-1pm; 5-6pm; 8:15pm-till finished | 12:30-1:30pm; 4-5pm | 12 Noon-2pm | Sat March 28 3:30-5:20pm; Sun March 29 4:30-5pm; Sat. at 8:15am, Mon.-Wed. 6:30 & 8:15am | ||
| Lincoln, Cathedral of the Risen Christ | 7pm | 3pm | 8pm | 6am, 7:30am, 9am, 11am, and 6pm | 11am-5pm and 6pm-9pm | 11am-5pm | 11am-6pm and after the Mass of the Lord's Supper | 1pm-3pm, after the Good Friday Service, and 7pm-9pm | 11:30am-1pm | |||
| Lincoln, Cristo Rey | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12:00 noon, 2pm, 5:30pm | 8am and 6:30pm | 8am and 6:30pm | 6:30pm | 1pm to 2pm | 7pm | 30 minutes before each Mass. | ||
| Lincoln, North American Martyrs | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7am, 8am, 9:30am & 11am | 7-8pm | 7-8pm | 9-10am, 5:45-6:45pm | 9-10am, 5:45-6:45pm | 10:30am until finished | |||
| Lincoln, Sacred Heart | 7pm | 3pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am | 7:45-8:05am, 6-7pm | 7:45-8:05am, 7-8pm | 11:30am-12:30pm, 8:30-9:30pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4-5pm, 6-7pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4-5pm | 7-7:20am | ||
| Lincoln, St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 6: 45-7:30pm | 6:45-7:30pm | 6:30-7pm | 6:30-7pm | 8-8:30pm | Before Mass | ||
| Lincoln, St. Francis of Assisi | 7pm Solemn High Mass | 3pm Good Friday Liturgy | 8:30pm Solemn High Mass | 8am Low Mass; 10am High Mass | 7:30am-7:50am | 7:30am-7:50am | 6pm-6:45pm | 2pm-2:45pm | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 7am-7:45am; 9:15-9:45am | ||
| Lincoln, St. John | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, and after 7pm Mass | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, and after 7pm Liturgy | 3-3:50pm, 5-5:30pm | |||||
| Lincoln, St. Joseph | 7:30pm; Adoration 9pm-midnight | Stations 3pm; Passion 7:30pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am; no 5pm Mass | 15 minutes before 6:30am and 8:15am Masses; 12-1:30pm | 15 minutes before 6:30am and 8:15am Masses; 12-1:30pm | 8:45-9:30pm | 3:30-5pm | 3-5pm | Palm Sunday Confessions & Adoration, 6:30-8pm | ||
| Lincoln, St. Mary | 7pm; Eucharistic Adoration until midnight. | 12noon: Stations; 7pm Passion | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, 12:30pm, 5pm | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon; 12:30pm-3pm | 11am-3pm | No Confessions on Easter Sunday | ||
| Lincoln, St. Michael | 6pm, Adoration 7pm-12am | Stations 3pm, Passion 6pm | Easter Vigil 8:30pm | 8am, 9:30am, 11:10am | 7:30-8am | 7:30-8am, 6-7pm | 7-9pm | 3:30-5:30pm | 11am-12pm | 7-8am, 9-9:30am, 10:40-11:10am | Sunday, March 29, 4-5:30pm | |
| Lincoln, St. Patrick | 7pm | Morning prayer: 8am; 7 last words: 12 noon; Passion: 7pm | 8:30pm | 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am | 7:30-7:55am; 6-8pm | 7:30-7:55am; 5-5:45pm; 7-8pm | 3-5pm | 3:30-5pm | 11am-noon; 4-5pm | Monday 3/30 7:30-7:55am | ||
| Lincoln, St. Peter | 7pm | Stations: 3pm; Passion: 7pm | 8pm | 8am; 9:30am; and 11am | 6-7pm | 4:30-5:30pm | 6-7pm and 8-9:30pm | 3:30-4:30pm; 6-7pm; 8:30-9:30pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Teresa | 7pm | 8:15am: Tenebrae; Noon Stations; 7pm: Passion | 8pm: Easter Vigil Mass | 8am, 10am, 12pm | 30 minutes before 6:30am & 8:15am Mass | 30 minutes before 6:30am & 8:15am Mass | 8pm | 12:30pm & 8pm | 11:30am | |||
| Lincoln, St. Thomas Aquinas | 10am | |||||||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services |
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Un Solo Corazón en Cristo - Carta Pastoral del Obispo James Conley en español
A pastoral plan establishes a shared vision for the future and will guide the Diocese of Lincoln’s mission and ministry over the next five years. OHIC includes four main Pastoral Principles: Healthy Parishes, Education, Religious Vocations, and Holy Marriage and Family Life.
All lay faithful, priests and religious across the diocese were invited to participate in a first-time listening session experience beginning in February 2025. Almost 300 people accepted the invitation to participate and shared their vision for their parishes. A team of diocesan faithful was then selected by Bishop Conley from across the diocese to build a thoughtful, focused plan around the needs expressed from the listening sessions. One Heart in Christ was created as a response to the needs expressed by our laity, priests, and religious and is a renewed, joyful call to proclaim the good news of Christ to each other as the truth, the life, and salvation.
One Heart in Christ is a collaborative partnership between the diocese and the clergy, religious, and the lay faithful in the parishes. It outlines goals around the Pastoral Principles and is a collaborative partnership between the diocese and the parishes. Recommended first year priorities have been highlighted based upon what we heard – and outline what support the diocese can provide to move those priorities forward. However, the parishes and their pastors can select which one or two things are most important to them.
The Pastoral Principles were developed from the hours of listening sessions we conducted with parishioners, priests, religious and ministry leaders from across the diocese. The plan does not address every need of the diocese, but does target the major areas of focus that surfaced from those listening sessions and were identified by the committee. You are encouraged to visit with your pastor if you feel there are also other needs that could be addressed at the parish level.
Imagine walking into a parish that feels alive the moment you step through the doors. A place where you are welcomed and greeted by name. Where Mass is overflowing, Eucharistic adoration hours are full, and sacraments shape schedules. Marriages thrive. Families thirst to know Jesus. Vocations flourish and clergy and religious are well supported. This is your home, your mission, your One Heart in Christ.
God has given each of us a role and gifts to share with each other. Don’t wait to be asked to start making a difference with the priorities identified in this pastoral plan. Reach out to your pastor and ministry leaders in your parish and let them know you’re ready to do your part to help bring your parish and our diocese together as One Heart in Christ.
A Minute of Hope features reflections on the virtue of hope for each week of the year. This project from the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln started during the 2025 Jubilee Year which featured a theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” Clergy, religious and lay faithful from across our diocese shared their thoughts on Bible passages and their own faith experiences that gave them hope – hope in the future, hope in our community, hope in our family and friends, hope in our Church and hope in Jesus Christ. While the Jubilee Year has ended, our hope continues on. We invite you to revisit these reflections weekly throughout this year and share them with others. Our world can never have enough HOPE!
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The Catholic Diocese of Lincoln will host one of 12 nationwide Masses this year as part of “Project Guadalupe 2031” and in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Composed by Frank La Rocca, the Mass of the Americas is a unity Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception commissioned by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco. It uses texts in Spanish, English, Latin and Nahuatl.
Join us for this beautiful Mass on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. in Lincoln. All are welcome and tickets are not required, but please RSVP with a ticket for planning purposes here.
We also invite you to a special presentation on Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, featuring Scott Watts of Guadalupe Missions.
Mass of the Americas Preview
with Frank La Rocca, Benedict XVI Choir and Orchestra, Richard Sparks
Offertory Soloist, Mass of the Americas
with Benedict XVI Choir and Orchestra
Twelve Masses will be celebrated across the U.S. during the Jubilee Year of Hope – such as California, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin – and Nebraska. The Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln was chosen to host one of the Masses. It will be celebrated Dec. 12, 2025.
Read from the Southern Nebraska Register:
Frank La Rocca’s Mass of the Americas was conceived by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone as a twinned tribute in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (patroness of the United States) and Our Lady of Guadalupe (patroness of Mexico and all the Americas). It elevates much-loved Mexican folk hymns to Our Lady and includes possibly the first Ave Maria hymn ever composed in Nahuatl, the Aztec language Our Lady spoke to St. Juan Diego (the “Aue Maria”).
“The most important thing that happened is that we came together to worship God in a solemn and fitting way. Christ came. We shared his Body and Blood,” said Archbishop Cordileone, “The Mass of the Americas is an example of continuity in Catholic worship, adhering faithfully to the principles laid out by the Second Vatican Council. This Mass treasures the beauty and solemnity of our Catholic patrimony while contributing to it in our own time.”
The Church teaches that attending Mass in person is the only way to fulfill the Sunday obligation - watching online does not fulfill your Sunday obligation. However, if you are unable to attend in person due to serious reasons such as illness or duty, you are excused from the Sunday obligation and watching Mass online can provide spiritual benefits.
Sunday Masses are broadcast at 9:00am on Channel 18.1 (KCWH / KNHL CW) in the Lincoln / Hastings / Kearney area; or 7:30am on Channel 7.5 (KETV GetTV) and 42.3 (KPTM CW) in the Omaha / Lincoln area.
Those who are shut-in should contact their local parish to have someone bring them Communion.
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St. Stephen, Exeter & St. Wenceslaus, Milligan
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Sacred Heart, Hebron
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Saint Paulinus, Syracuse
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Please note that daily Mass schedules are subject to change based on funerals, Holy Days, etc. Check the parish website for the latest bulletin and Mass schedules.
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EWTN Daily Masses and Sunday Masses Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate Mass live daily at 7 am Central Time Watch EWTN Live: ewtn.com/tv/watch-live/united-states |
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Heart of the Nation Sunday Masses are broadcast at 9:00am on Channel 18.1 (KCWH / KNHL CW) in the Lincoln / Hastings / Kearney area; or 7:30am on Channel 7.5 (KETV GetTV) and 42.3 (KPTM CW) in the Omaha / Lincoln area. Find Sunday Mass on the DISH Network, DirecTV and other provider networks |
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Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes outside Lincoln
Mobile devices download: City of Lincoln Easter Schedules 2025 pdf
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services | |
| Lincoln, Blessed Sacrament | 7pm | 9am Seven Last Words; 12 Noon Stations; 3pm Passion | 8pm | 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am | 6-7pm (Visiting Priest) | 6:30pm-8pm | 12 N-1pm; 5-6pm; 8:15pm-till finished | 12:30-1:30pm; 4-5pm | 12 Noon-2pm | Sat March 28 3:30-5:20pm; Sun March 29 4:30-5pm; Sat. at 8:15am, Mon.-Wed. 6:30 & 8:15am | ||
| Lincoln, Cathedral of the Risen Christ | 7pm | 3pm | 8pm | 6am, 7:30am, 9am, 11am, and 6pm | 11am-5pm and 6pm-9pm | 11am-5pm | 11am-6pm and after the Mass of the Lord's Supper | 1pm-3pm, after the Good Friday Service, and 7pm-9pm | 11:30am-1pm | |||
| Lincoln, Cristo Rey | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12:00 noon, 2pm, 5:30pm | 8am and 6:30pm | 8am and 6:30pm | 6:30pm | 1pm to 2pm | 7pm | 30 minutes before each Mass. | ||
| Lincoln, North American Martyrs | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7am, 8am, 9:30am & 11am | 7-8pm | 7-8pm | 9-10am, 5:45-6:45pm | 9-10am, 5:45-6:45pm | 10:30am until finished | |||
| Lincoln, Sacred Heart | 7pm | 3pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am | 7:45-8:05am, 6-7pm | 7:45-8:05am, 7-8pm | 11:30am-12:30pm, 8:30-9:30pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4-5pm, 6-7pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4-5pm | 7-7:20am | ||
| Lincoln, St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 6: 45-7:30pm | 6:45-7:30pm | 6:30-7pm | 6:30-7pm | 8-8:30pm | Before Mass | ||
| Lincoln, St. Francis of Assisi | 7pm Solemn High Mass | 3pm Good Friday Liturgy | 8:30pm Solemn High Mass | 8am Low Mass; 10am High Mass | 7:30am-7:50am | 7:30am-7:50am | 6pm-6:45pm | 2pm-2:45pm | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 7am-7:45am; 9:15-9:45am | ||
| Lincoln, St. John | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, and after 7pm Mass | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, and after 7pm Liturgy | 3-3:50pm, 5-5:30pm | |||||
| Lincoln, St. Joseph | 7:30pm; Adoration 9pm-midnight | Stations 3pm; Passion 7:30pm | 8pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am; no 5pm Mass | 15 minutes before 6:30am and 8:15am Masses; 12-1:30pm | 15 minutes before 6:30am and 8:15am Masses; 12-1:30pm | 8:45-9:30pm | 3:30-5pm | 3-5pm | Palm Sunday Confessions & Adoration, 6:30-8pm | ||
| Lincoln, St. Mary | 7pm; Eucharistic Adoration until midnight. | 12noon: Stations; 7pm Passion | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, 12:30pm, 5pm | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon | 11am-12noon; 12:30pm-3pm | 11am-3pm | No Confessions on Easter Sunday | ||
| Lincoln, St. Michael | 6pm, Adoration 7pm-12am | Stations 3pm, Passion 6pm | Easter Vigil 8:30pm | 8am, 9:30am, 11:10am | 7:30-8am | 7:30-8am, 6-7pm | 7-9pm | 3:30-5:30pm | 11am-12pm | 7-8am, 9-9:30am, 10:40-11:10am | Sunday, March 29, 4-5:30pm | |
| Lincoln, St. Patrick | 7pm | Morning prayer: 8am; 7 last words: 12 noon; Passion: 7pm | 8:30pm | 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am | 7:30-7:55am; 6-8pm | 7:30-7:55am; 5-5:45pm; 7-8pm | 3-5pm | 3:30-5pm | 11am-noon; 4-5pm | Monday 3/30 7:30-7:55am | ||
| Lincoln, St. Peter | 7pm | Stations: 3pm; Passion: 7pm | 8pm | 8am; 9:30am; and 11am | 6-7pm | 4:30-5:30pm | 6-7pm and 8-9:30pm | 3:30-4:30pm; 6-7pm; 8:30-9:30pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Teresa | 7pm | 8:15am: Tenebrae; Noon Stations; 7pm: Passion | 8pm: Easter Vigil Mass | 8am, 10am, 12pm | 30 minutes before 6:30am & 8:15am Mass | 30 minutes before 6:30am & 8:15am Mass | 8pm | 12:30pm & 8pm | 11:30am | |||
| Lincoln, St. Thomas Aquinas | 10am | |||||||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Apr 3 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 4 | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday Mar 31 Confessions | Wednesday Apr 1 Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Apr 4 Confessions | Easter Sunday Confessions | Other Penance Services |
Many priests and groups from the Diocese of Lincoln often lead pilgrimages and invite you to join them.
Classic Italy tour with St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rev. Michael McCabe. Milan, Padua, Venice, Florence, Siena, Assisi and Rome.
journeyoffaithtours.com/sjit26
Turin, Italy - Monaco - Nice, France - Cotignac, France - Marseille, France
Saints: St. Mary Magdalene, St. John Bosco, St. Pier Gorgio Frassati
11-day pilgrimage where Jesus walked, from the hills of Galilee where He called His first disciples to the sacred streets of Jerusalem where He gave His life for our salvation.
tektonministries.org/pilgrimage_pages/pilgrimage-to-the-holy-land-november-2-2026/
11-day pilgrimage where Jesus walked, from the hills of Galilee where He called His first disciples to the sacred streets of Jerusalem where He gave His life for our salvation.
tektonministries.org/pilgrimage_pages/pilgrimage-to-the-holy-land-december-28-2026/
12-day pilgrimage where Jesus walked, from Bethlehem to Nazareth, from the hills of Galilee where He called His first disciples to the sacred streets of Jerusalem where He gave His life for our salvation. Be where Christ died and rose and the Holy Spirit was poured out upon humanity. Includes Jordan, visiting the Baptism Site of Jesus at "Bethany Beyond the Jordan", Mount Nebo where Moses died, and other sites in Jordan, including Petra.
Join a transformative pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi inspired by the teachings of St. John Paul II and the example of Our Lady. Through prayer, fellowship, daily Mass, and visits to sacred sites, women are invited to deepen their relationship with Christ and rediscover the beauty, dignity, and mission of authentic womanhood.
lolekpilgrimage.org/2027verita or email Jacqueline Kane, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Spiritually led by Fr. Drew Schwenka and Fr. Christian Schwenka, this Lolek pilgrimage for High School students from across the Diocese of Lincoln will once again have the opportunity encounter Christ through pilgrimage. We strive to keep our pilgrimages as affordable and authentic as possible - staying in religious guest houses, traveling by train or public transportation, and walking wherever we can. Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of the saints, pray where they prayed, and experience firsthand the tangible reality of our faith and its rich cultural and historical patrimony.
Coast, Culture and Catholic Heritage: Split • Plitvice • Medjugorje • Dubrovnik, Croatia. A pilgrimage of faith and journey of the heart; combining a slow pace, historic cities, natural beauty, and spiritual renewal.
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As we make our way through the Jubilee Year, Bishop Conley is choosing great works of literature, poetry, music, art and film to highlight "the good, the true and the beautiful," things we should see or experience along life’s journey to inspire our hearts and minds. Click here for more Diocese of Lincoln Jubilee 2025 Resources
Read January: “Universal Faith – American Soil”
Books:
“Death Comes for the Archbishop” by Willa Cather
Film:
“For Greater Glory” (2012)
Art:
The statue of “La Conquistadora” (“Our Lady of Conquering Love”), in the Santa Fe Cathedral in New Mexico
Music:
Frank La Rocca’s “Mass of the Americas”
Poem:
“The River of the Immaculate Conception” by James Matthew Wilson
Additional Suggestions
Books:
“Oregon Trail” by Francis Parkman
(“Shadows on the Rock” by Willa Cather)
Film:
“Lilies of the Field” (1963)
“Cabrini” (2024)
Art:
Visit the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha (free)
Music:
“Symphony #9 The New World Symphony” by Antonin Dvorak (performed by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra at the Lied Center in Lincoln Feb. 26, 2025)
Poem:
“Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
Read February: “The Journey of Life”
Books:
“The Odyssey” by Homer
Film:
“The Way” (2010)
Music:
The Red Book of Montserrat (Llibre Vermell de Montserrat)
Poem:
“The Hound of Heaven” by Francis Thompson
Art:
“The Voyage of Life,” Thomas Cole
Additional Suggestions
Books:
“The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien
For children: “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Film:
“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000)
For children: “Treasure Island” (1950)
Music:
“String Quintet in C” by Franz Schubert
“The Moldau” by Bedřich Smetana
For children: “The Musical Life of Gustav Mole”
Poem:
“The Pillar and the Cloud (Lead Kindly Light)”by St. John Henry Newman
“The Canterbury Tails,” by Geoffrey Chaucer
“The Wanderer,” Anglo-Saxon poet
For children: “My Heart’s in the Highlands” by Robert Burns
Art:
“Altarpiece of Ghent” by Jan van Eyck
For children: “Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls (1678)” by Thomas Hart Benton
Website:
benedictinstitute.org
The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship’s unique mission is to open the door of Beauty to God
Read March: "Confronting Evil and Death”
Books:
“Inferno” by Dante
Film:
“A Hidden Life” (2019) Terrence Malick
Music:
“Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Poem:
“Dream of Gerontius” by St. John Henry Newman
Art:
“Gates of Hell” by Auguste Rodin
Additional Suggestions
Books:
Beowulf
“The Death of Ivan Ilych” by Leo Tolstoy
“The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis
For children: The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith
Film:
“The Seventh Seal” (1957) Ingmar Bergman
For children: “The Miracle of Marcelino” (1955)
Ladislao Vajda, “Joan of Arc” (1948) Victor Fleming
Music:
“The Dream of Gerontius” by Edward Elgar
Requiem Mass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
For children: “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev
Poem:
“On the Day of Death” by St. Peter Damian
For children:
“Death, Be Not Proud” by John Donne
Art:
Engravings of "The Divine Comedy" by Gustave Doré
For children: Bernt Notke, “St. George and the Dragon,” statue in Stockholm’s medieval cathedral
Website:
benedictinstitute.org
The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship’s unique mission is to open the door of Beauty to God
Read April: “Healing and Purification”
Books:
“Purgatorio” by Dante
Film:
“The Bicycle Thieves” (1948)
Music:
“Membra Iesu Nostri” by Dietrich Buxtehude
Poem:
“A Rhythmic Oration to each of the Members of Christ Suffering and Hanging on the Cross” by Arnulf of Leuven
Art:
“The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” by Caravaggio
Additional Suggestions
Books:
“Come Rack, Come Rope” by Robert Hugh Benson
For children: “Joan of Arc” by Mark Twain
Film:
“Brideshead Revisited” (1981 miniseries), Charles Sturridge and Michael Lindsay-Hogg
“A Man for All Seasons” (1966) Robert Bolt
For children: “Ben-Hur” (1959) William Wyler
Music:
Bach, St. Matthew’s Passion and Easter Oratorio
For children: “Sleeping Beauty ballet,” Tchaikovsky
Poem:
“I See His Blood Upon the Rose” by Joseph Plunkett
“The Pulley” by George Herbert
For children: “Death be not Proud” by John Donne
“When I was one-and- twenty” by A.E. Houseman
Art:
“The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things” by Hieronymus Bosch
For children: “Christ embracing Saint Bernard” by Francesc Ribalta
Book:
“Paradiso” by Dante
Film:
“Bella” (2006) Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
Music:
“Symphony No. 8” by Gustav Mahler
Poem:
“The Convert” by G.K. Chesterton
Art:
“The Sower” by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888
Additional Suggestions
Books:
“Quo Vadis” by Henryk Sienkiewicz
“The Catholic Revival in English Literature, 1845-1961” by Ian Ker
For children: “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter
Film:
“Life Is Beautiful” (1997) Roberto Benigni
For children: “Chariots of Fire” (1982) Hugh Hudson
“Horton Hears a Who” (2008) Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino,
Music:
“Easter Oratorio,” Bach
For children: “Spring,” Vivaldi
Poem:
“The Canterbury Tales: General Prologue” by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds” by William Shakespeare
“Spring” by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“My Heart Leaps Up” by William Wordsworth
For children: “About the Sheltered Garden Ground” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Art:
“The Resurrection of Christ” by Matthias Grunewald
For children: “The Cross of San Clemente,” Rome
Read June: “Midsummer Merriment”
Book:
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare
Film:
“The Flowers of St. Francis,” Roberto Rossellini, 1950
Music:
“Peer Gynt Suites 1 and 2” by Edvard Grieg
Poem:
“Entrance” by Rainer Maria Rilke
Art:
“The Lady and the Unicorn” tapestry series
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Books:
“Orthodoxy,” G.K. Chesterton
“Leisure, the Basis of Culture” by Joseph Pieper
Movie:
“Dead Poets Society,” Peter Weir, 1989
Music:
“Hor che’l ciel e la terra” (Madrigals, Book 8) by Monteverdi
Poems:
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? (Sonnet 18)” by William Shakespeare
“God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins,
“To Mistress Margaret Hussey by John Skelton
“Daffodils” by William Wordsworth
“The Oven Bird” by Robert Frost
Art:
“Primavera” by Sandro Botticelli,
“The Dancing Couple” by Jan Steen
FOR CHILDREN
Books:
“The Princess and the Goblin” by George MacDonald
Movie:
“The Princess Bride,” 1987
Music:
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture” by Mendelssohn. Listen for the donkey braying.
Poem:
“Sumer is icumen in”
Art:
“The Entry of the Animals into Noah’s Ark” by Jan Brueghel the Elder
Book:
“Don Quixote” by Cervantes
Film:
“Wildcat” (2023)
Music:
“The Hebrides” by Felix Mendelssohn
Poem:
“The Starlight Night” by Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ
Art:
“The Wise and Foolish Virgins” of Magdeburg Cathedral
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“Laurus” by Eugene Vodolazkin
Movie:
“Into Great Silence” (2005)
Music:
Songs of Turlough O’Carolan
Poems:
“Choose Something Like a Star” by Robert Frost
Art:
“The Monk by the Sea” by Casper David Friedrich
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
Movie:
“The Secret Garden” (1993)
Music:
“Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Poem:
“Pied Beauty” by Gerard Manley Hopkins
Art:
“Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh
Read August: "The Greatness of Truth"
Book:
“The Consolation of Philosophy” by Boethius
Film:
“Dekalog: One” by Krzysztof Kieślowski
Music:
“Summa” by Arvo Pärt
Poem:
“Magna Est Veritas” by Coventry Patmore
Art:
“The School of Athens,” “The Disputation on the Sacrament” by Raphael
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“The Apology” by Plato
Movie:
“The Island” by Pavel Lungin
Music:
“Creed,” Mass for 4 Choirs by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Poems:
“Truth: The Ballad of Good Counsel” by Geoffrey Chaucer
“The world is too much with us” by William Wordsworth
Art:
“The Geographer” by Johannes Vermeer
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi
Movie:
“Cheaper by the Dozen” by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey (the 1948 version)
Music:
“Faith of Our Fathers” by Frederick William Faber
“Philosopher Symphony (no. 22)” by Joseph Haydn
Poem:
“Now We Are Six” by A.A. Milne
“The Rainbow” by Christina Rossetti
Art:
“Guardian Angel” by Pietro da Cortona
Read September: “Why We Remember”
Book:
“The Confessions” by Augustine
Film:
“Diary of a Country Priest” by Robert Bresson
Music:
“The Creation,” by Joseph Haydn
Poem:
“Roman Triptych” by Pope St. John Paul II
Art:
Sistine Chapel Frescoes, by Michelangelo
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“Divine Mercy in My Soul” by St. Faustina Kowalska
Movie:
“Into Great Silence” by Philip Gröning
Music:
“Miserere” by Allegri
“Missa Papae Marcelli” by Palestrina
Poem:
“Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey” by William Wordsworth
Art:
“The Hand of God” by Rodin
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls
Movie:
“The Prince of Egypt” by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells
Music:
“The Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saëns
Poem:
“I Remember, I Remember” by Thomas Hood
Art:
“The Miraculous Draught of Fishes” by Raphael
Read October: “The Task of Rebuilding”
Book:
“The Aeneid” by Virgil
Film:
“Of Gods and Men” (2010), Xavier Beauvois
Music:
“Seventh Symphony” by Beethoven
Poem:
“The Cathedral of Rheims” by Emile Verhaeren
Art:
The Smiling Angel of Rheims Cathedral
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“Pan Tadeusz” by Adam Mickiewicz, on the survival of Polish Catholic culture during the build up to Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
Film:
“Tree of Wooden Clogs”
Music:
“The Overture of 1812” by Tchaikovsky
Poem:
“The Second Coming” by William Butler Yeats
“The Angel with the Broken Wing” by Dana Gioia
Art:
“The Fire in the Borgo” by Raphael
“Introduction of Christianity to the German Primeval Forests” by Joseph von Führich
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame
Film:
“WALL-E” (2008), Andrew Stanton
Music:
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” Soundtrack by Howard Shore
Poem:
“Canadian Boat Song” by Thomas Moore
Art:
Reims Cathedral, additional images of the church and its statuary
Read November: the Harvest of Love
Book:
“The Betrothed” by Alessandro Manzoni
Movie:
“Babette’s Feast” (1987), Gabriel Axel
Music:
“The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Poem:
“Evangeline” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Art:
“Christ in the House of Mary and Martha” by Diego Velázquez
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“Jayber Crow” and “Hannah Coulter” by Wendell Berry
Movie:
“Return to Me” (2000), Bonnie Hunt
Music:
“Don Giovanni” by Mozart
“The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Rossini
Poems:
“Song: to Celia” (“Drink to me only with thine eyes”) by Ben Jonson
“At Home” by Christina Rossetti
“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by William Butler Yates
Art:
“The Wine of St. Martin’s Day” by Pieter Brueghel the Younger
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Movies:
“The Swiss Family Robinson” (1960), Ken Annakin
“Toby Tyler” (1960), Charles Barton
Music:
“Hansel and Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck (use English subtitles)
Poem:
“Thanksgiving Time” by Langston Hughes
Art:
“The Marriage at Cana” by Gerard David
“Procession in St. Mark’s Square” by Gentile Bellini
“A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens
Movie:
“The Leopard” (1963), Luchino Visconti
“The Tree of Wooden Clogs” (1978), Ermanno Olmi
Music:
“Messiah” by George Frideric Handel
Poem:
“New Prince, New Pomp” by St. Robert Southwell, S.J.
Art:
“Adoration of the Magi” by Hieronymus Bosch
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Book:
“The City of God” by St. Augustine
“Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old” compiled by Miriam LeBlanc
Movie:
“The Lion in Winter” (1968), Anthony Harvey
Music:
“The Infancy of Christ” by Hector Berlioz
Poems:
“Journey of the Magi” by T.S. Eliot
“To My Little Brothers in Heaven, the Holy Innocents” by St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“Ring out, wild bells” by Alfred Lord Tennyson
Art:
“Beaune Altarpiece” by Rogier van der Weyden
FOR CHILDREN
Book:
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
“Letters from Father Christmas” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Movies:
“The Muppets Christmas Carol” (1992), Brian Henson
Music:
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti
Poem:
“A Christmas Carol” by G.K. Chesterton
Art:
“Adoration of the Magi” by Bl. Fra Angelico and Fra Lippi
It is with great joy and hope, that I write to you as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of 2025. Pope Francis has proclaimed this a sacred time of grace and mercy with the theme: Pilgrims of Hope. I would encourage each of you to be intentional in your planning to make this a year of personal growth in faith as we journey together.
Read Bishop Conley's Letter
One way to obtain a Jubilee Indulgence is to visit one of the Jubilee pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Lincoln:
Read more about the Jubilee pilgrimage sites. Several other ways to obtain a Jubilee Indulgence are contained in the Plenary Indulgence Decree. (Click here for an article by Catholic News Service.)
Many priests and groups from the Diocese of Lincoln often lead pilgrimages and invite you to join them, see lincolndiocese.org/pilgrimage.
Each quarter, a book by Father Jacques Philippe will be featured, including an evening of discussion and reflection on the books by a priest. Talks will be livestreamed at the Diocese of Lincoln YouTube Channel, subscribe to be notified.
As we make our way through the Jubilee Year, Bishop Conley is choosing great works of literature, poetry, music, art and film to highlight "the good, the true and the beautiful," things we should see or experience along life’s journey to inspire our hearts and minds.
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Pope Francis officially proclaimed the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 with the public reading and delivery of Spes Non Confundit, the Bull of Indicition for the Jubilee Holy Year 2025, in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. This papal document lays out the foundation for the 2025 Jubilee and its theme, "Pilgrims of Hope."
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops provides a Page of Jubilee Resources, including:
Listening Sessions February-April, 2025 - Bishop Conley engaged the diocesan faithful in listening sessions to assess the current situation and gather valuable information about critical issues that should be addressed: the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth in a diocese, with a lens focused on the future.
Read a Report on the Listening Sessions.
1. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Platte
2. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Arapahoe
3. St. Mary, Orleans
4. Assumption, Dwight
5. Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln
6. Pink Sisters Chapel, Lincoln
7. St. Anthony, Steinauer
8. St. Benedict, Nebraska City
9. Cor Mariae Schoenstatt Center, Crete
Download PDF Schedule of Christmas Mass and Confession Times
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| Blessed Sacrament Church, Lincoln | 5:30pm and Midnight at 12am | 8:30am and 10am | Extra confessions on Dec. 19th from 12 noon - 1pm; Dec. 20th from 5 - 6pm; Dec. 21st from 3:30 - 4:30pm; Dec. 22nd from 4 - 5:00pm | Noon - 1pm and 7pm - 8pm | 11am - 1pm | 15 min before morning Masses at 6:30am and 8:15am (Mon-Fri) and Sat. at 8:15am; Saturday from 4:30 - 5:20pm | |
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln | 4pm Children's Mass, 6pm, and 12am Midnight Mass with Bishop Conley | 6am, 7:30am, 9am, and 11am | 7:40am-8:10am, 11am-5pm, and 6pm-9pm | 12pm-2pm | Friday, December 20 12pm-2pm, 4pm-5pm, and 6pm-8pm; Saturday, December 21 11am-1pm, 4pm-5pm, and 8pm-9pm; and Sunday, December 22 1pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm | ||
| Cristo Rey, Lincoln | 5:00pm y 8:00pm (Spanish) | 9:00am y 12:00 noon (Spanish) | 30 minutes before each Mass | 30 minutes before each Mass | Sat. 6:30pm AND Sun. 7:00am - 9:00am - 11:30am - 1:30pm - 5:00pm | ||
| North American Martyrs Parish, Lincoln | 4pm, 6pm and Midnight | 8am and 10am | 7pm | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Lincoln | 5:30 and Midnight | 9am and 11am | 7:45-8:05am | 7:45-8:05am | Sat 4-4:50pm and Sun 7-7:20am | ||
| St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions, Lincoln | 8:00pm | 10:00am | Friday Dec. 20 6:30pm-7:30pm | 6;30pm-7:00pm | 9:00-9:30am | ||
| St. Francis of Assisi, Lincoln | Solemn High Midnight Mass (Traditional Latin Mass) 12:00 midnight- Carols beginning at 11:30pm | Low Mass 8:00am; Solemn Sung Mass 10:00am- (Traditional Latin Masses) | 6:30am-6:50am | 1:00pm - 2:00pm; 11:00pm - Midnight | 7:15am to 7:50am; 9:15am- 9:50am | Sundays 7:20-7:50am; 9:30-9:50am; 11:30-11:50am | |
| St. John the Apostle, Lincoln | 4:00pm (overflow in gym); 9:00pm, and 12:00 midnight | 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, No Noon Mass | 10:00am-12:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm | 10:00am-12:00pm | Sat 3:00-3:50pm and 5:00-5:30pm | ||
| St. Joseph, Lincoln | 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm | 9:00am, 11:00am | Sun Dec. 22 at 6:30pm | 12:00-1:30pm | Additional Confessions December 19-20, 12:00-1:30pm | ||
| St. Mary , Lincoln | 4pm and Midnight | 8am, 10am, 12:30pm | Saturday (Dec. 21): Confessions from 10am - 12 noon, 2 - 4pm, and 6 - 8pm | 11am - 12 noon, 4 - 6pm, and 7:30 - 9pm | 9am - 12 noon, 2 - 4pm, and 7 - 8pm | Monday - Friday: 11am - 12 noon; Saturday: 11am - 12 noon, 3 - 4pm, and 6 - 7pm | |
| St. Michael, Lincoln | 4pm (Youth Mass), 7pm, and 12am Midnight | 9:30am | Sunday, December 15 12:15-1:30pm | 7:30-8:15am | 8:30-9:15am | Saturday: 4-5pm; Sunday: 7-8am, 9-9:30am, 10:40-11:10am | |
| St. Patrick, Lincoln | 5:30pm and 12:00 midnight | 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am | Wednesday, Dec. 18 5-6pm; Thursday, Dec. 19 6-7pm; Friday, Dec. 20 4-5pm; Saturday, Dec. 21 4-5pm and 7:30-8pm; Sunday, Dec. 22 4-5pm and 6-7pm | 4-5pm | Sat 4-5pm and 7:30-8pm | ||
| St. Peter, Lincoln | 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 10:00pm | 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am | Sat. Dec. 21: 3-4:00pm ; Sun. Dec 22: 30 min before Mass | 7-8:00am and 7-8:30pm | Saturday: 3-4:00pm Sunday: 30 minutes before each Mass | ||
| St. Teresa, Lincoln | 4:00pm and Midnight | 8:00am, 10:00am, and Noon | December 21st from 10:00am - Noon | 6:10am - 6:25am and 7:45am - 8:10am | 6:10am - 6:25am and 7:45am - 8:10am | Saturdays from 3-4pm and 5-5:30pm | |
| St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Center , Lincoln | 9:10pm | 10am | |||||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
Download PDF Schedule of Christmas Mass and Confession Times
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| Blessed Sacrament, Lincoln | 5:30pm; 12am Midnight | Christmas Mass 8:30am, 10am | Extra Confessions on Sat. Dec. 20th 3:30-4:30pm & Sun. Dec. 21st at 3:30-4:30pm | 7:55-8:10a.m. & 4:00-5:00pm | 7:55-8:10am, 12 Noon-1pm, & 7-8pm | 7:55-8:10am, 11am-1pm (or till finished) | Sat. Confessions at 7:55-8:10am, 4:30-5:20pm, 6:30-7pm |
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln | 4:00pm (Children Mass), 6:00pm, and 12:00am Midnight (with Bishop Conley) | 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am | 7:40am-8:10am, 11:00am-2:00pm, 3:30pm-5:00pm, and 6:00pm-9:00pm | 11:00am-2:00pm, 3:30pm-5:00pm, and 6:00pm-9:00pm | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Sat 11:00am-1:00pm, 3:30pm-5:00pm, and 6:00pm-9:00pm; Sun 12:00pm-1:00pm and 7:00pm-8:00pm | |
| Cristo Rey, Lincoln | 5:00 and 8:00pm All in Spanish | 9:00 and Noon All in Spanish | Half Hour before any scheduled Mass | ||||
| North American Martyrs, Lincoln | 4pm, 6pm & midnight | 8am & 10am | 7-8pm | Saturday, 4-4:40pm and after 5pm Mass until finished. 15 minutes before each weekday Mass. | |||
| Sacred Heart, Lincoln | 5:30pm & Midnight | 9:00am & 11:00am | 7:45am-8:05am | 7:45am-8:05am | 7:45am-8:05am | Saturday 4:00pm-5:50pm, Sunday 7:00am-7:20am | |
| St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, Lincoln | 8:00pm | 10:00am-Vietnamese | 11:30am-12:00 on 12/21/2025 | 5:00pm-5:30pm | 7:00pm-7:45pm | Saturday 5:00-6:30pm and Sunday 30 minutes before Mass : 9:00-9:45am | |
| St. Francis of Assisi, Lincoln | Midnight-Solemn High Mass-Latin | 8:00am Low Mass-Latin; 10:00am-High Mass-Latin | Noon-1:00pm; 10:45pm-11:45pm | Sunday-7:15am; 9:15am; 11:15am | |||
| St. John, Lincoln | 4:00pm, 9:00pm, 12 midnight | 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, NO Noon Mass | 10:00am-12 noon, 7:00-8:00pm | 10:00am-12 noon, 7:00-8:00pm | 10:00am-12 noon | Sat 3:00-3:50pm, 5:00-5:30pm | |
| St. Joseph, Lincoln | 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm | 9:00am, 11:00am | Sun. December 21, 6:30pm | December 22, 12:00-1:30pm | December 23, 12:00-1:30pm | December 24, 11:00am-12:30pm | Saturday 3:00-4:20pm and 5:45-6:00pm |
| St. Mary, Lincoln | 4pm and Midnight | 8am, 10am, 12:30pm | 10am – 12pm; 4-6pm; 7:30-9pm | 10am-12 Noon; 4-6pm; 7:30-9pm | 9am-12 Noon; 2-4pm; 7-8pm | Saturdays: 11am-12 noon; 3-4pm; 6-7pm | |
| St. Mary, Lincoln | 4pm and Midnight | 8am, 10am, 12:30pm | 10am-noon, 4pm-6pm, 7:30pm-9pm | 10am-noon, 4pm-6pm, 7:30pm-9pm | 9am-noon, 2pm-4pm, 7pm-8pm | Sat (12-20) 10am-noon, 3pm-4pm, 6pm-7pm | |
| St. Michael, Lincoln | 4pm, 7pm, 12am Midnight | 9:30am | 7:30-8am | 7:30-8am | 7:30-8am | Sat 4-5pm; Sun 7-8am, 9-9:30am, & 10:40-11:10am | |
| St. Patrick, Lincoln | 5:30pm; 12:00 midnight | 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am | Dec. 18, 6-7pm; Dec. 19, 4-5pm; Dec. 20, 4-5pm & 7:30-8:00pm; Dec. 21, 4-5pm & 6-7pm; | Dec. 22, 6-7pm; | Dec. 23, 5-6pm | Saturday 4-5pm & 7:30-8:00pm | |
| St. Peter, Lincoln | 4:00pm, 6:00pm, & 10:00pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 4:30pm-5:30pm | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 7:00am-8:00am | Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm and Sunday: 30 minutes before each Mass | |
| St. Teresa, Lincoln | 4pm and 12:00 midnight | 8am, 10am, 12pm | Saturday Dec. 20th 10am-12pm | 30 mins. before 8:15am Mass | 30 mins. before 8:15am Mass | 30 mins before 8:15am Mass | Saturday 3-4pm |
| St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Center, Lincoln | 9:10pm | 10am | |||||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
Greetings and Blessings,
“By the Lord has this been done, and it is a marvel in our eyes” (Ps. 118:23).
We give praise to Almighty God for the historic defeat of the pro-abortion ballot initiative, 439, and for the passage of Initiative 434. Such an effort to protect women and babies in Nebraska took the heroic efforts of so many.
I am overjoyed and edified by the faith in God you demonstrated throughout our efforts to defeat Initiative 439. You prayed, fasted, made sacrifices, and engaged in the work of evangelization as you talked with your family, friends, fellow parishioners, and Nebraskans about the need to protect human dignity in our state.
The defeat of Initiative 439 and the passage of Initiative 434 marks a significant victory not only for Nebraska but also our nation, as only Nebraska, South Dakota, and Florida have defeated these radical abortion initiatives.
While political victories are important, we have greater work ahead of us. We want every woman and parenting mother to be loved, supported, and cared for in our state and for every baby to be received in love as a gift by their mother and father. I am urging Catholics to recommit themselves and redouble their efforts of Christian charity for women and babies, especially those in a difficult or challenging pregnancy. Whether it is the simple act of assisting a family member or community member in need throughout their pregnancy or in their postpartum and parenting needs or whether it is making financial contributions to one of our many amazing pregnancy help organizations in our state, we must all play a role in building up a culture of life and a civilization of love.
I ask you to join me in one last novena in thanksgiving to Christ the King. You can find the novena below. A digital novena card can also be found here at the website of the Nebraska Catholic Conference. I also hope you'll watch my short video message for you below as well.
Finally, we especially give thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the unborn and mother of the Americas, for her maternal intercession in Nebraska.
Yours in Christ,
Bishop James D. Conley
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• Dr. Martin Lueken: FISCAL EFFECTS OF SCHOOL CHOICE The costs and savings of private school choice programs in AmericaSenator Lou Ann Linehan (start at 7:19) and Father Larry Stoley (start at 20:27) shared thoughts with KLIN’s Drive Time Nebraska talk show on School Choice Referendum 435.
Bishop Conley invites you to Vote Retain on Referendum 435
To explain the deeper meaning behind the symbols, prayers and actions of the Mass. St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Center at UNL offers a Teaching Mass as part of its OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program to help students deepen their understanding of Catholic liturgy. The "Teaching Mass" is a regular Mass where the priest pauses to provide explanations, and this guide is provided to accompany the experience.
Weekend Mass & Confession Times in the Diocese of Lincoln
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Dr. Joshua McManaway
“Reading Scripture as a Christian: Finding Christ on Every Page”
Carolyn Pirtle
Contemplating God's Beauty through Scripture and Art
Ask the Register Q&A
Dr. Joshua McManaway
“Reading Scripture as a Christian: Finding Christ on Every Page”
Description: The Bible often seems bewildering with so many books written in different languages across many centuries. What is it that ties these books together as a single, coherent story of God's saving action in the world? The New Testament authors understood that Jesus Christ stood at the center of the Bible's story, especially in the books we now regard as the Old Testament. This talk discusses how the New Testament and early Church read the Old Testament to find Christ on every page.
Carolyn Pirtle
Contemplating God's Beauty through Scripture and Art
Description: At every Mass, we hear the Scriptures proclaimed, the "living and effective" Word of God. But sometimes, we can struggle to hear and receive that Word fully, to discern what God is trying to say to us. Come and learn how the beauty of art can help you not only to encounter the Scriptures in a new way, but also to deepen your relationship with the One who is speaking to you: the living God.
In the month of November the Catholic Church encourages us to remember and pray for the souls who have gone before us. As part of that effort, The Southern Nebraska Register presents a special project called “Echoes of Faith: Remembering Our Catholic Inspiration.” We asked priests, religious and laity to share the story of someone they have known personally who has died but has had an impact on their Catholic faith that has endured over time. Each day of November 2024, we highlighted one such story on our website and on our social media channels. We invite you to read these stories as we join together to honor those whose faith still echoes in our lives. (Click here: Bishop's Conley's All Souls Day short video.)
Printable version: The Joy and Wonder of Catholic Education - Bishop James Conley (PDF)
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Companion articles from Southern Nebraska Register:
Developing Authentically Catholic Schools
In the second century, St. Irenaeus coined one of the most famous phrases in Christianity: “The glory of God is man, fully alive!”
But becoming “fully alive” does not come naturally to us. Because we have each suffered the effects of sin, we do not easily choose or even recognize the true, the good, and the beautiful – the universal attributes of being. We do not always choose and live as we should. We do not, left to our own devices, exercise the full potential of the gifts that God has given us. This is precisely why education—and Catholic education especially—is so important.
“Education” is related to the Latin educere, which means to lead out of or to lead through. It can be understood as the activity by which we are led out of our ignorance, out of our fallen condition, toward something greater.
Education is the process of shaping us to fulfill the purpose of our lives; to know the happiness that comes from living in accord with our dignity and our nature. Education is the work of drawing out, developing, and learning to use our intellects, our memories, our wills, and our imaginations, to the fullness of their potential. Since education is the formation of human hearts, minds, and wills for the glory of their Creator, it has always been a priority within Catholicism.
A Centuries-Old Focus on Education
While the Civil War raged in the early 1860s, a small brick Catholic schoolhouse named St. Benedict School went up in Nebraska City. Its students were boys and girls, Catholic and non-Catholic, largely the children of immigrants and pioneers. Those students received the gift of Catholic education from the Benedictine nuns who taught them, but first from their parents and community who built the school. This education was paid for in sacrifice—through the donated labor and earnings of the community—to form the children in faith, character, and knowledge.
Since the first brick was laid for St. Benedict’s School more than 150 years ago, Catholics in southern Nebraska have made countless sacrifices to mold young people into disciples of Jesus Christ. Many of the great blessings in our diocese can be attributed to those sacrifices which, coupled with the grace of God, have sustained and strengthened the mission of Catholic schools. Through the efforts of parents, teachers, pastors, religious and bishops, our schools have done extraordinary work for the glory of God. In this, Nebraska mirrors the history of our country, whose first Catholic school was founded in 1606 by a religious order (the Franciscan Friars) and built mostly by the hands of the town’s citizens.
Being Reborn in Wonder
I am not one of the millions of children who received a Catholic education in this great country. Nor was I Catholic when I showed up as a freshman at the University of Kansas in the early 1970’s. My main interests at the time were basketball and the Grateful Dead, and KU had them both! But God had other designs, and in my first year I providentially enrolled in the Integrated Humanities Program. By the middle of my junior year, I was baptized and received into the Catholic Church. If I were to distill what converted me down to one thing (beyond the power of supernatural grace), it was a “great books” liberal arts education. “Liberal arts” has become a controversial term, but it simply denotes an education meant to free the student for truth (liberal coming from the Latin word liber, which means free).
My liberal arts education lived up to its name, immersing students in truth, goodness, and beauty through poetry, history, music, philosophy, theology, art, architecture, and dance. This spurring of my imagination ultimately led to my conversion to the Catholic Church, which was hastened through my classmates’ friendship and our mutual love and desire for these three transcendentals. The words of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman ring true in my experience:
The heart is commonly reached, not through the reason, but through the imagination, by means of direct impressions, by the testimony of facts and events, by history, by description. Persons influence us, voices melt us, looks subdue us, deeds inflame us. Many a man will live and die upon a dogma: no man will be a martyr for a conclusion. (Tamworth Reading Room Letters to Sir Robert Peel)
When I discovered truth, goodness, and beauty in the great books, described by Matthew Arnold as “the best which has been thought and said,” wonder took hold within me. This was not a happy accident. The three KU professors who founded the Integrated Humanities Program firmly believed that a true education should engender “a birth of the human spirit, an entry into a new world that excites interest because it is seen in the light of wonder” (Dennis Quinn, “Essay on the Muses as Pedagogues of the Liberal Arts”). “Wonder is the beginning of knowledge,” said Professor John Senior (another co-founder), “the reverent fear that beauty strikes within us.” The idea was so central that they chose the Latin phrase Nascantur in Admiratione (“Let Them Be Born in Wonder”) as the program’s motto. As I was reborn in wonder my heart began to sing for joy. St. Augustine wrote, only the lover sings, and ultimately, I discovered love Himself through the joy and wonder suffused throughout my liberal arts program.
Although the Integrated Humanities Program was not Catholic, it led to around 300 conversions in the decade or so that it lasted. Such is the power of truth, goodness, and beauty, which have always been at the heart of our faith. If an explicitly secular program could be so powerful, imagine the impact of a Catholic education! But this raises the question: what makes an education genuinely Catholic?
The Five Essential Marks of Catholic Education
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, the former Secretary for the Congregation for Catholic Education at the Vatican, examined numerous papal and Vatican documents and enumerated five characteristics essential to Catholic education. If a school is to be authentically Catholic, it must be: 1) inspired by a supernatural vision, 2) founded on Christian anthropology, 3) animated by communion and community, 4) imbued with a Catholic worldview throughout its curriculum, and 5) sustained by gospel witness. As the Archbishop explains, “These benchmarks help to answer the critical question: Is this a Catholic school according to the mind of the Church?” (The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, 17.) These elements must be thoroughly understood and fully implemented, so let’s explore them.
1. Inspired by a Supernatural Vision
A truly Catholic education is concerned with the formation of the whole person: intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually. The ancient Greeks said that education makes us free—freeing us from error, falsehood, and slavery so as to live the fullness of human life, in virtue and excellence. As a liberal education seeks to unshackle students to be independent thinkers, a Catholic liberal education seeks to free the students to live the truth of being made in the image and likeness of God. This understanding serves as the foundation of each person’s inalienable dignity, which is so under assault in today’s culture. A supernatural vision teaches students that happiness comes from living in accord with our dignity and our nature, placing God’s will first.
A Catholic education also teaches baptized students to live in the glorious freedom of the children of God (see Romans 8:21). As students come to understand the immense privilege of baptism, they learn what it means to be temples of the Holy Spirit, partake in divine life, and embrace their vocation through their sacrificial efforts to bring people to God (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1241). It also highlights the power of grace to potentially love as God Himself loves. Naturally, such an education must be faithful to the Gospel and to the teachings of the Church, emphasizing them as the true path to human flourishing and fulfillment. This supernatural vision also helps even unbaptized students recognize they are unfathomably loved by God and that He desires their adoption as sons and daughters through Christ.
This formation does far more than prepare students for a job. It frees them to know, love, and live fully the joy and wonder of the Christian life. It provides meaning, shaping students to fulfill the purpose of their lives and giving them a vision of life by which they can fully integrate its disparate-seeming aspects.
2. Founded on a Christian Anthropology
All Catholic educators share directly in the mission of Jesus Christ, the Teacher. In fact, the most common title for Jesus in the ancient world was Rabboni, which means “teacher” in Hebrew. There are few professions today that can claim to be so directly connected and grounded in the mission of Jesus Christ.
As such, an authentically Catholic education is centered on the person of Jesus Christ. Catholic schools are not merely information delivery systems focused on secular success, but rather are about transformation in Christ. Our educational mission goes far beyond conveying factual knowledge of history, science, literature, or even of the faith; it begins and ends with students’ potential for holiness.
Every student is made for holiness, made to become a saint. A Catholic education, again, draws out of students a sense of their own call to holiness, helping them experience the grace that renews their minds (see Romans 12:2) and frees them from sin and death (see Romans 8:2). An authentically Catholic school teaches students that through Jesus they can become the people God calls them to be. Instead of a myopic emphasis on what students can do, a Catholic education cultivates their inner potential on natural and supernatural planes, thereby also preparing them for any kind of work the future holds.
For teachers, principals, pastors, and administrators, this means that Catholic schools must be focused always on salvation. As Pope Pius XI said, a Catholic education must “aim at securing the Supreme Good, that is, God, for the souls of those who are being educated, and the maximum of well-being possible here below for human society” (Divini Illius Magistri, 8). Here the Incarnation is indispensable, grounding students in a Christian anthropology and providing a clear roadmap in life. When students learn that God took on and retains a human nature, they discover the goodness of materiality—especially the human body—as well as the privileges and responsibilities that accompany it. They learn that happiness comes through living in accord with our God-given human nature, not from ignoring or manipulating it. A Catholic education also stresses that it is only Christ who “fully reveals man to man himself and makes his supreme calling clear” (Gaudium et Spes, 22), teaching students not to seek answers in lesser goods. By following Christ’s example of doing the will of His Father, students learn that this is the path to God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding (see Philippians 4:7).
Since grace builds on nature, a Catholic school’s emphasis on the supernatural integrates seamlessly with the natural plane. As Pope Benedict XVI explained, “knowing the truth leads us to discover the good” (Address to Catholic Educators at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., April 17, 2008). In that process of learning, from delight, to joy, to wonder, to wisdom, students learn to order their emotions. They learn what to love and what not to love. They learn what is good, true, and beautiful while, at the same time, they learn what is bad, false, and ugly. St. Augustine called this the ordering of the emotions or passions, ordo amoris. At young ages students should learn that they are loved and created good. This formation of the entire person teaches students how to lead a life ordered through Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to God the Father—a life ordered to true and everlasting happiness.
3. Animated by Communion and Community
“The Holy See describes the school as a community in four areas: the teamwork among all those involved; the cooperation between educators and bishops; the interaction of students with teachers; and the school’s physical environment” (The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, 29). Teamwork between teachers, staff, and principal is obviously essential to a well-run school. Teachers in a school must become a “faculty of friends,” mutually encouraging one another in their common mission of helping to transform their students into saints.
Catholic schools must also prioritize cooperation between the staff and the students’ families, especially parents, who “have the first responsibility for the education of their children” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2223). This promotes the mutual exchanges of gifts, to the benefit of students and the school’s mission.
Healthy cooperation between educators and bishops also helps further an authentically Catholic education. As a bishop, I have the responsibility of overseeing Catholic schools in my diocese, ensuring they “are outstanding in correct doctrine, the witness of a Christian life, and teaching skill” (Code of Canon Law, 804 §2). But I can’t lead effectively without the trust of my teachers. By respectful listening, honoring each other’s gifts, and understanding our complementary roles and responsibilities, we have been able to come together to address the pressing challenges of Catholic education in our own time. As I understand it, this is an expression of true “synodality” that Pope Francis desires for the local church, walking together toward a common goal.
The challenges are many. In the Diocese of Lincoln, our schools face continual financial struggles as the cost of education increases. We also face the difficulty of forming teachers and administrators as disciples of Jesus Christ, the challenge of responding to changing demographics in rural and urban communities, and the strain of increased regulatory obligations. There is also a particular need to respond to an increasingly secular culture with ever-more authentically Catholic formation, which includes developing curricula reflective of truth, goodness, and beauty, and assessing and adapting our methods and approaches as needed. Our history tells us that we can face these challenges and handle them successfully. Doing so requires docility to the Holy Spirit, trust in the Providence of God, and mutual cooperation.
Just as Catholic schools require a good rapport between bishops and educators to thrive, they also need reciprocity between teachers and students. True Catholic formation demands a personal relationship, one in which students are known and loved as individuals. Coupled with healthy boundaries, authentic relationships promote a learning atmosphere. When educators maintain a healthy level of personal involvement with their students, they can accompany their charges along the road of intellectual, spiritual, religious, emotional, and social growth.
A school’s physical environment also plays a key role in generating community. A Catholic school is not meant to look like an institution but instead be a welcoming place of beauty—with windows, plants, rugs, and excellent secular art. It should reflect our faith, which is both spiritual and material (like us!). The physical can make visible the invisible, and so a school’s environment should include crucifixes, statues, images, and objects of devotion that reinforce the incarnational aspects of Catholicism.
Music, both sacred and profane, also builds up the community of a school. Singing in common, particularly in choirs, is an expression of communion. This is especially true with regard to the sacred liturgy. Just as the Eucharist “is the source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium, 11), so the Eucharist must be the heart of every school. The opportunity for daily Mass and frequent confession should be part of the rhythm of life in a Catholic school.
Communal prayer outside of the Mass also helps foster community, teaching students to pray with and for each other in joys and sorrows. Eucharistic processions through the hallways of the school and opportunities for silent Eucharistic adoration should also be a part of the liturgical life of every school.
Lastly, I would add that Catholic schools should be apostolates of the entire community, supported by all parishes and Catholics in the diocese. Even Catholics who don’t have children, or whose children are grown, have a vested interest in educating the youth. First, it is our duty as Catholics to evangelize, and a genuinely Catholic education directs young souls to Christ. Catholic schools offer the best opportunity for evangelization, both of non-Catholics as well as of Catholics who are not fully living their faith. Second, Catholic schools have been proven to be one of the best ways to bring families and whole communities out of poverty (see Lost Classroom, Lost Community: Catholic Schools' Importance in Urban America by Nicole Stelle Garnett and Margaret Brinig). So it’s always a tragedy when schools have to close in inner cities because they’re not sustainable. Third, education serves the common good, and Catholic education does so even more by forming not only good citizens, but ambassadors of Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:20) who work to make present the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Imagine the change within our country if even a fraction of today’s students were on fire with the love of God, seeking to share that love and working for the common good of all!
Of course, education is primarily about the good of the students, and because Catholic education is so transformational, Catholic schools should be affordable. In the Lincoln diocese, we have some of the lowest elementary and high school tuition rates in the country, largely due to Bishop Glennon Patrick Flavin’s prioritization of Catholic education. By having enough priests to utilize some in Catholic education and thanks to the sacrifices of lay teachers, we have been able to keep tuition down. Additionally, it is our goal that no child should be turned away because of an inability to pay. All Christians “have a right to a Christian education” (Gravissimum Educationis, 2), and charity demands we ensure Catholic education is not a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it. Catholics within the Lincoln diocese have risen to this call, with parishioners taking ownership of their parish schools and contributing a substantial part of what it costs to educate each student. Their generosity has helped keep Catholic education accessible and affordable.
Catholics within the community should also lobby elected officials to help families offset the cost of education by supporting parental choice in the form of vouchers, tax credit scholarships, or educational savings accounts. As the Second Vatican Council noted, the government is “bound according to the principles of distributive justice to ensure that public subsidies to schools are so allocated that parents are truly free to select schools for their children in accordance with their conscience” (Gravissimum Educationis, 6). This principle of parental choice in the education of their children is an important piece in the mosaic of social justice—especially because such programs typically have income caps and therefore disproportionately benefit low-income households. Still, more reform is needed to include middle-income families—especially those with multiple children, who are embracing the pro-life teaching of the Catholic Church. Efforts to empower all parents to choose educational opportunities that best suit their children’s needs have been stymied for too long but they’re now slowly making progress in select state legislatures. More needs to be done on this front and it is incumbent upon the Catholic faithful to make their views known to public officials.
4. Imbued with a Catholic Worldview throughout the Curriculum
To effectively help students develop toward the fullness of their potential, Christ and His teachings must animate all the school’s efforts. Therefore, a truly catholic (or universal) curriculum is integrated, interdisciplinary, historically aligned, and aimed at developing the whole person.
We can have the very best religion classes in the world, and still lose the students if faith is not woven through the entire curriculum. Faith cannot be added on as a stand-alone subject; it must be integrated into every class, subject, and activity in a school, like yeast that causes everything to rise. To simply tack on faith would be as unfair as giving students a ten-thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle, without providing a picture on the box showing how all the pieces fit together to make a whole.
A Catholic education should offer so much more to students because we see the world through a sacramental lens—a lens that sees connections, integrates knowledge, discerns the ultimate meaning, destiny, and purpose of the human person, and understands how we fit into the big picture. When students awaken to truth, goodness, and beauty, their lives are changed.
Math and science and the other STEM subjects are privileged gateways into the divine order of things. Every subject bears the fingerprints of God, pointing to the beauty, joy, and wonder behind all reality. Whether that be the marvel of number, equation, order and sequence in mathematics, or salvation history, all reality is “charged with the grandeur of God.” It is filled with meaning and purpose and should provide the answer to the “whys” behind everything. As Bishop Robert Barron wrote recently, “education should be in the meaning business!” (Evangelization and Culture: The Journal of the Word on Fire Institute, issue #17: Education). Young people want to know the “why” behind everything.
Another hallmark of a Catholic worldview is that it fosters joy and wonder, natural happiness, confidence, virtue, and an eagerness to learn. Forming a sacramental imagination fosters a love for learning because it associates learning with the experience of delight. Students can become creators of beauty: singing, painting, performing on stage, entering into the great stories, reciting poems, and writing creatively. They should rhyme with Mother Goose, adventure into Narnia and Middle Earth, lift their spirits with Bach and Mozart, explore the complexities of life with Shakespeare, and soar into the sacramental vision of Michelangelo. Students should be encouraged to embrace their natural creativity, discovering that, in the words of Pope St. John Paul II, “the human craftsman mirrors the image of God as Creator” (Letter to Artists, 1).
The liberal arts are especially potent for teaching humility, openness, and an appreciation for mystery. As St. John Henry Cardinal Newman noted, the poetic suggests that “we should not put ourselves above” the objects of our study, “but at their feet; that we should feel them to be above and beyond us, that we should look up to them… instead of fancying that we can comprehend them.” This implies a universe filled with wonder, “vast, immeasurable, impenetrable, inscrutable, mysterious; so that at best we are only forming conjectures about them, not conclusions, for the phenomena which they present admit of many explanations, and we cannot know the true one” (A Benedictine Education, 20).
The poetic and the scientific are both important, but only the former can stave off scientific reductionism. For, as Newman continued, “Poetry does not address the reason, but the imagination and affections; it leads to admiration, enthusiasm, devotion, love.” He might’ve said it leads to joy and wonder!
Education can be work for children, but it also ought to be fun! Catholic schools, forming children for the delight of eternal life with the Lord, should foster joy. I would submit to you that one reason students find so little joy in learning today is that they’re not taught the meaning of things. They are not learning how everything fits together as a whole nor how God gives meaning and purpose to reality and, ultimately, their lives. Technology can also sap students’ imaginations of their natural creativity and curiosity, leaving them anxiety-ridden, flat souled, and unmoored in a culture of joylessness. There is a disturbing rise in mental health issues among young people today connected to smart phones and social media (see The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt).
Today, in a particular way, we must understand that we live in the age of the image, the virtual, and the synthetic. All of us have been influenced by technology, and our students have been especially harmed by too much of it. Their entire lives have been lived in the age of the digital and the screen. To be sure, technology can help us to do great things, but there is a kind of unreality about our time when we are too immersed in its virtual reality.
In times past, real experiences have formed our imaginations, as did the experience of envisioning fairy tales, novels, songs, and poems. Today, as images are ubiquitous, many students’ imaginations have become passive or, worse, started withering. Because of this crisis of the imagination, Catholic education in our time must nurture the imaginations of children, especially in their early years, helping them to prepare for a life of inspiration and hope. To mold saints, we must form vivid and joyful Christian imaginations. Deliberately introducing the arts will awaken the imagination of students, moving them from technology-induced passivity to the attentiveness needed to appreciate and reproduce the great works of the Catholic tradition.
We aspire to greatness more easily when our imaginations point us to something beyond our own experiences. Our imaginations motivate us to strive for happiness, excellence, purpose, and joy. They give us hope or cause us discouragement. They can even lead us down the pathway to despondency and despair. The imagination proposes possibilities and proposals that lie in the future, a future with hope. When well formed, it leads us to the true, the good, and the beautiful. We aspire to be holy, in part, because our imaginations inspire us to greater hope, faith, and charity than we have experienced, or than we even believe possible. A Catholic worldview therefore demands the fostering of the imagination, and its integration into the whole curriculum.
5. Sustained by Gospel Witness
Education is a form of friendship. In a genuinely Catholic school, teachers and administrators foster friendship through the hard work of love. They inspire, form, and lead students out of the virtual into the world of what’s real—to the true, good, and beautiful—where they can encounter and glorify the Lord. Our call is to help students experience the joy of being alive, the wonder of God’s creation, a love of learning, and a hunger for faith. To do so, we must live these ourselves.
In other words, teachers give testimony to a Catholic worldview and the faith through their lives. Nothing sours students to religion faster than hypocrisy, so it is crucial to hire faithful Catholics whenever possible. This should be a top priority for principals for, as Pope Paul VI famously wrote, “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses” (Address to the Members of the Consilium de Laicis, October 2, 1974).
Additionally, students discover themselves and the faith more readily when teachers can share their life experiences. Teachers should feel confident to “teach themselves,” allowing students to know them on a personal level (for instance, favorite hobbies, the number of children they have, the story of their conversion or what made them first start taking the faith seriously, etc.). Such details can be shared while maintaining the hierarchical structure of the classroom, and help students connect on a relational level.
A final important part of Gospel witness is ensuring priests and religious play a central role in the education of students and the leadership of Catholic schools. In the Lincoln diocese we are blessed to have 63 diocesan priests and 29 religious sisters as teachers or administrators in our schools. Their presence witnesses to a life consecrated to Christ and encourages young people to consider religious and priestly vocations. Their service in our schools is a grace that enriches the vitality and health of our entire diocese.
Today’s Challenges
As our students grow and mature, we must prepare them to confront directly the challenges of our time. Since reason continues to erode from the public square, our schools must prioritize the great philosophical treasures of the Church and western civilization. As technocracy replaces morality, our schools should develop new uses and approaches to technology in a manner consistent with Christian anthropology and human dignity. The more individualized society becomes, the greater the crisis of loneliness, and the more our schools must prioritize friendship and Christian civility. As we face an ugly, crude, and banal culture, our schools should use literature, song, poetry, and art to form a true and beautiful Christian culture. In a virtual age, Catholic education must offer real experiences, with real things, preparing our students for the countercultural experience of a holy and joyful Christian life. Ultimately, the way our schools can address reductive, utilitarian, and functionalist worldviews is to foster wonder, joy, and hope with Jesus at the center.
The Catholic tradition of education can overcome the challenges we face. Building upon this tradition, I would like to make some suggestions for our schools:
Of course, there is not a singular path along which all our schools will develop. Instead, the Lord is inviting us to commit to the principles that build authentically Catholic schools. In so doing, we answer His call to be good, courageous, and creative stewards.
In the years to come, we must all continue to discern how to form our children, sustainably and responsibly, in the midst of changing times and changing circumstances. We may be called to try new models or approaches and invited to new kinds of sacrifice. We must seek wisdom from the Lord, generously responding to the movement of the Holy Spirit, and consult and collaborate with one another. Our call is to trust in the Lord, who has made us in His image to know and love Him. Let us ask Mary, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom and Spouse of the Holy Spirit, to make us docile to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And may Jesus, the master teacher, form all of us for the freedom of holiness.
+James D. Conley
Bishop of Lincoln
September 3, 2024
Feast of St. Gregory the Great
Resources
Magisterial Documents
Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) #22 and 24 – Vatican II
Gravissimus Educationis (Declaration on Christian Education) – Vatican II
Code of Canon Law – canons 793-821
The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue – Congregation for Catholic Education
Address to Catholic Educators at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., April 17, 2008 – Pope Benedict XVI
Divini Illius Magistri (Encyclical on Christian Education) – Pope Pius XI
Evangelii Gaudium #167 – Pope Francis
Letter on the Role of Literature in Formation – Pope Francis
Letter to Artists – Pope John Paul II
Online Resources
Institute for Catholic Liberal Education – Inspires and equips Catholic educators via formation, events, and resources (https://catholicliberaleducation.org)
Chesterton Schools Network – Provides a turnkey academic and operational model to help create more affordable, classical, joyfully Catholic high schools (https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org)
Classical Learning Test – Offers assessments to help educators equip the whole human person—intellectually, emotionally, and ethically (https://www.cltexam.com)
Boethius Institute – Forms educators in traditional liberal arts and sciences (https://boethiusinstitute.org)
Evangelization and Culture – Issue 17 of this journal produced by the Word on Fire Institute specifically focuses on education and the classics (https://institute.wordonfire.org/journal-17-education)
Catholic Textbook Project – Creates textbooks proceeding from the insight that mankind and history are transformed irrevocably by Christ and his Church (https://www.catholictextbookproject.com)
Catholic Education Partners: Fosters parental empowerment by expanding education choice initiatives and protecting religious liberty (https://catholiced.us)
Books
Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education by Stratford Caldecott
Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the Foundations of Education by Stratford Caldecott
A Benedictine Education by John Henry Cardinal Newman
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age by the University of Mary
Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB
iGen: Why Today’s Superconnected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood by Jean M. Twenge
John Senior and The Restoration of Realism by Fr. Francis Bethel, OSB
Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education by James S. Taylor
Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision in a Secular Age by the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
Rewiring the Mind: A Reader in the Philosophy of Catholic Education by Ryan N.S. Topping
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
The Case for Catholic Education by Ryan N.S. Topping
The Catholic School Playbook by Michael Ortner and Kimberly Begg [expected publication January, 2025]
The Crisis of Western Education by Christopher Dawson
The Heart of Culture: A Brief History of Western Education by the Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership
The Idea of a University by John Henry Cardinal Newman
The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior
Truth on Trial: Liberal Education be Hanged by Robert Carlson
Words Made Flesh: The Sacramental Mission of Catholic Education by Jared Staudt
Recommended Publishers
Ignatius Press (https://ignatius.com)
Magis Institute (https://www.magiscenter.com)
Cluny Media (https://clunymedia.com)
Word on Fire (https://www.wordonfire.org)
Secretariat of Catholic Education (https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-education, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
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Introduction
Our world is experiencing a mental health crisis. Anxiety and depression weigh heavily on the lives of many people – often those people are youth and young adults. There is hope, though. I speak from experience. I have been on my own mental health journey that has taken me to the depths of darkness and then back to a life in which I once again experience joy and an even deeper love for our Lord. In this pastoral letter, A Future with Hope, I share my story, some practical advice, and a Catholic context for mental health to encourage you on your own unique journey to wholeness and holiness. Whether you’re one of the nearly 60 million Americans who have experienced some form of mental illness[1] or a loved one of someone struggling, you don’t have to suffer alone. Jesus yearns to walk with you, and He offers a peace and hope this world cannot give. I pray sharing my journey will help you with your journey.
Part I: My Story of Pursuing Mental Health
Since my conversion to the Catholic Church in college, I have always known intellectually of my total dependence on God, recognizing this as a defining feature of the human condition. I certainly believed Jesus’ words, “Apart from me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5), but this truth became twisted with a lie. I had been raised according to the common American stereotype of the self-made man who pulls himself up by the bootstraps and solves every problem himself. When things aren’t going well, he doesn’t show weakness, he just works harder. As a Christian, I adapted this to: he prays and he works harder. God offers grace but, with that aid, I mistakenly thought I had to do the rest. Such ungodly self-reliance inevitably led to my unraveling.
About seven years after becoming bishop of Lincoln I started buckling under my episcopal duties. The people of this diocese have a beautiful faith, and I wanted to be the strong, invincible leader I thought they deserved. Day in and day out, I tried to fix the problems brought to me instead of surrendering them to the Lord. There was always more work than time, and gradually I slackened in taking care of my own physical and mental well-being. The first thing to go was my sleep because my brain would run nonstop. All night I would lie in bed rehashing the day’s events, wrongly believing everything depended on me, that I was responsible for all the outcomes in the diocese. Although the wear and tear of this lifestyle was taking its toll, I kept trying to muscle through. As my body began to break down from lack of sleep and stress, I ate irregularly or not at all. I’m a runner, and typically ran two half-marathons a year, but by 2020 I had to stop due to a lack of energy. My physical deterioration led to emotional and psychological decline and, before I knew it, I was barely holding onto the last thread of my spiritual health.
In retrospect I can see that shame undermined the Holy Spirit’s impulses to tend to my physical and mental health. I had no family history of mental health disorders, had been raised by loving parents, and was blessed with close friends and meaningful work—surely, I couldn’t be suffering from mental health issues! After eventually being medically diagnosed with PTSD, major depression, anxiety, and tinnitus, I was forced to confront my denial. But even then, I didn’t think a bishop could take time off to deal with personal issues. Maybe a leave of absence was acceptable in the case of physical sickness, but not for mental health issues. Even though I was barely functioning and at the end of my rope, I still minimized my problems.
Thankfully, my sister, friends, and medical professionals helped me recognize that it wasn’t selfish to take care of myself. When Jesus commands, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39, emphasis added), most of us hear a call to love others well. This is certainly true, but it is also a command to rightly ordered self-love.[2] St. Thomas Aquinas explains that we must love ourselves—and we are free to choose whether to do it well or poorly.[3] Moreover, our self-love informs our ability to love others for “man’s love for himself is the model of his love for another.”[4] I had drifted away from the Church’s teaching that since we are body and soul, taking care of our physical and mental health is part of God’s plan for our lives. And this lack of self-love was now hindering my ability to love and serve well.
In December of 2019, through the kindness and understanding of the apostolic nuncio to the United States, I was granted permission by the Holy Father to take a leave of absence to attend to my mental health. It was extremely hard to step away from my duties as bishop, especially without a set timetable for my return. It was humbling to admit that I didn’t know how long my healing would take—or if I would even return—and I wanted to be honest with my flock about why I was leaving. The cultural stigma around mental health issues can create pressure to hide our struggles. I decided to combat prejudice and my shame by sharing my suffering openly. The outpouring of support and prayer I received from the good people of the Diocese of Lincoln was beyond what I could’ve imagined. I would need all that grace since the hardest part of my journey was still ahead.
In Recovery
Covid-19 exploded across the world a few months after I moved into a diocesan retreat facility in Phoenix at Bishop Thomas Olmsted’s generous invitation. As I like to say, I took a leave of absence from my diocese in December for health reasons, and then in March the whole world took a leave of absence due to Covid-19. The added isolation of the pandemic, the challenging work of mental and physical healing, and a spiritual dryness combined to create one of the darkest periods of my life. Looking back on those months, perhaps the worst part of that time in my life was the loss of joy. Anyone who knew me, knew that I was always a positive, upbeat kind of person. My temperament never tended toward melancholy, and I was forever optimistic about life. All of that utterly disappeared as my joy evaporated.
Feeling like I had lost nearly everything, I clung to my three anchors: Holy Mass, the Rosary, and the Liturgy of the Hours (the official prayers of the Church that priests and religious promise to recite daily). These three anchors gave structure to my day but offered little solace. Since Mass could not be publicly celebrated for several months, it was difficult to drag myself to the chapel, a mere five-minute walk from my residence, to offer Mass privately. There were even a few days where I couldn’t manage it. On the majority of days when I did fulfill my commitments, the anchors often felt like a chore, with no sense of the Lord’s presence. But I knew that to let go of Holy Mass, the Rosary, and the Liturgy of the Hours would unmoor me. During this time my Breviary (which contains the prayers of the Liturgy of Hours) occasionally consoled me because the heart cries of the psalms resonated. The psalms slowly became more important to me than ever before. Strange as it may seem, one verse from Friday Night Prayer, “My one companion is darkness” (Psalm 88:18), became a comforting reminder that others had experienced darkness for a season and found their way back into the light. But that solace always faded, and I couldn’t help wondering: Where was God?
As I grappled with this question amid the darkness and loss of joy, the moon in the desert sky became a powerful symbol to me. Because the moon waxes and wanes, there are a few days in the lunar cycle when it disappears from view. It is still there, of course, but the naked eye can’t see it. It is the same with God. Even when I can’t see, hear, or feel Him, He is still there.
It was during this period of darkness that Jesus’ words, “Apart from me, you can do nothing,” began to take on deeper meaning. As I more fully embraced the Lord as healer and teacher, I learned more about my radical dependence on Him. I started to experience the freedom of surrender as I gradually allowed Jesus to shoulder burdens I had been carrying on my own. It was about this time I began praying the “Surrender Novena Prayer” by Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo daily. Slowly but surely, this began to bear fruit.
I realized that my mental image of being sent out by Jesus like the Apostles (see Mark 6:7) seemed to suggest that the Lord stayed behind. As I prayed through this image, I started to notice other verses that corrected this erroneous view, such as, “And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them” (Mark 16:20, emphasis added) and, “For we are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Understanding my role as a collaboration with Jesus in His work became quite liberating and a turning point for my unhealthy self-reliance. As my therapist would often remind me, all you have to do is “show up,” and the Lord will do the rest.
This also helped me open to more support from friends. There were several young families living in Phoenix, former students of mine during my years as chaplain at the University of Dallas’ Rome campus, who opened their homes to me. One family in particular became like a second family to me. It was therapeutic to spend time with their children and to grill and chat outside in their backyard. It also gave me a sense of purpose to say Mass privately for them since, like so many other faithful Catholics in this trying period, they were starved for the Eucharist. I played golf with other friends in Phoenix, and over the course of those months my sister, some close lay friends, and a handful of my brother bishops even flew to Phoenix to spend a few days with me. All this love and support helped get me out of my own head, out of the house, and out of isolation. So many friends initiating reconnection in the spring and summer of 2020 and then ensuring we stayed connected was pivotal in my recovery.
The last gift of this difficult healing season was my dog, Stella. My good friend Bishop James Wall of Gallup was in the process of getting a puppy and he convinced me to do likewise. We took a seven and a half hour road trip to El Paso to pick up four eight-week-old golden retrievers, two for us and two for other friends. Looking back it’s funny to think that a ten pound puppy was crucial in beginning to bring joy back into my life. Stella goes nearly everywhere with me now and is loved by all. Since I live alone, she provides needed companionship and ensures I get outside every day for walks.
After shadowing Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, my closest friend of over 50 years, and Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, I was ready to resume my episcopal duties in November 2020. Since most things had been put on hold because of Covid, I returned to many of the same issues that were pending when I left. These challenges were heightened by my mom’s passing on December 19, which was particularly hard because we were so close. Although my return to “normal” life was bumpy, I was intentional about prioritizing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For instance, in 2021 I was blessed to join three other bishops for a Healing the Whole Person retreat sponsored by the John Paul II Healing Center. Led by an incredible team, it was a time of intense healing and camaraderie. In fact, we still do a monthly check-in with our team to support each other. I also recently finished a three-year spirituality program for bishops sponsored by the Institute for Priestly Formation, which helped solidify my recovery and growth.
My journey toward greater wholeness and holiness will continue, but I am immensely grateful for the additional freedom and peace I have now. I am also no longer on any medication, which at one time seemed an impossibility. I share my own story in the hopes that it will hasten the demise of the mental health stigma in our culture. I also pray it will inspire others to embrace Jesus as the Divine Physician and experience more fully “the freedom of the glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:21).
Part II: Pursuing Mental Health
I am obviously not a mental health professional. I offer these pastoral reflections based on my knowledge of Church teaching and experiences of healing. Further resources are suggested below.
Seeking Wholeness and Holiness
It is “only God who gives the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:7) and, in cooperating with His grace, we can all move closer to wholeness and holiness. I’d like to highlight a few ways we can go about this work.
Seek healing from Jesus directly. The Gospels emphasize Jesus’ healing ministry, and His healing work continues! We should always go first to the Lord to ask for physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. While there are some who receive instantaneous and miraculous healings (and it’s good to ask for this), the Lord may choose to heal us gradually or even to permit the suffering to continue. No matter what, we can be at peace trusting that He gives us what we need and is working everything for good.
In addition to regular prayer, the sacraments are a crucial part of every Catholic’s healing journey because through them we directly receive a share in divine life. Or, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “Sacraments are ‘powers that come forth’ from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving” (CCC 1116). Simply put: when we encounter God in the sacraments, free from mortal sin and with an open heart, we are transformed. And how could it be otherwise when God gives us Himself?
In the sacrament of the Eucharist, the God who healed lepers, the blind, the sick, and the lame literally unites Himself with us! So deeply, in fact, that St. Cyril of Alexandria said, “He who communicates [receives the Eucharist] unites himself as closely to Jesus Christ as two pieces of wax, when melted, become one.”[5] We should approach this union with expectant faith, as the very words of the Mass encourage us: “Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” This is an adaption of a passage from St. Matthew’s Gospel where a Roman soldier asks Jesus to heal his servant’s physical ailment: “The centurion responded, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed’” (Matthew 8:8). Whatever kind of healing we desire, we can bring it to Jesus in the Eucharist and trust that He is at work.[6]
The other sacrament we should regularly receive on our journey is the sacrament of Penance—one of the two “sacraments of healing” (CCC 1421). Even if our personal sin is unconnected to our ailment, confession strengthens us on our earthly pilgrimage and can impartmany consolations, including peace and a sense of God’s love. In instances where our sin is a driving factor in our distress, we can turn to the sacrament of Penance for freedom from the weight of our sin. The sacrament alsoaids our quest for mental health by showering us with particular graces to combat the sinswe confess. This is an irreplaceable gift in our journey toward virtue and wholeness.
When we have sought holiness for any length of time, we inevitably seem to experience a lack of progress with particular sins, despite considerable effort. Instead of allowing the cycle of repeated sin and confession to sap our mental health, we can follow St. Thomas Aquinas in recognizing that sin as “an occasion for humility and greater caution.”[7] To avoid becoming discouraged, we can thank God for another reminder of our total dependence on Him, lean into the opportunity for humility, and begin again.
Seek healing from Jesus indirectly. The Church offers other opportunities for healing beyond the sacraments, such as healing services and prayer teams. I am familiar with some miraculous healings that have happened through similar avenues and encourage priests and lay people alike to offer them in their local communities. Additionally, the Church urges us to seek the intercession of the saints who, now in Heaven, are our most powerful intercessors. We are “surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), and stories abound of miraculous healings through the intercession of the saints.
I am especially close to St. Joseph because I was born on his feast day (March 19). At the retreat center in Phoenix there was a marble statue of a middle-aged St. Joseph embracing a young Jesus. Each morning the first thing I saw outside the window was this patron of the Universal Church, appearing so strong and steady. The statue served as a daily reminder that St. Joseph was a good foster father, encouraging me to take my recovery one day at a time—or, when that felt too overwhelming, just one step at a time. St. Joseph is someone who quietly “showed up” every day. Feeling my acute need for his help in this difficult season, I consecrated myself to St. Joseph using Fr. Donald Calloway’s excellent book, Consecration to St. Joseph. This great saint’s assistance was so palpable that in 2021 I consecrated the entire Diocese of Lincoln to him. I can’t encourage you enough to personally consecrate yourself to St. Joseph and experience firsthand the benefits of his powerful intercession. As St. Teresa of Avila wrote of “the glorious St. Joseph” in her autobiography, “Would that I could persuade all men to be devout to this glorious Saint; for I know by long experience what blessings he can obtain for us from God. I have never known anyone who was really devout to him, and who honored him by particular services, who did not visibly grow more and more in virtue; for he helps in a special way those souls who commend themselves to him.”[8] St. Joseph played an important role in my recovery, and he wants to support yours too.
During my leave of absence, I also met regularly with a psychologist, medical doctor, and spiritual director, as well as a trusted psychiatrist. These people were not only experts in their fields, but were true disciples of Jesus. They all played crucial, though different, roles in my healing. While recognizing that your access to such support may be limited, I encourage you to seek help via whatever means are available to you. Additionally, there is something immensely healing about a loving community. We are communal creatures and, since many wounds are relational, much healing can be found through safe and loving relationships. Trust and let the people who love you help. If you don’t have this kind of support, pray for these relationships. It is a deep sorrow to be without them, but the Lord always provides on His own timetable and in His own creative ways.
Seek healing through balance. Mental health issues can be created or exacerbated (as they were for me) if we don’t care for all the dimensions of our life—body, mind, and soul. Making time for sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and recreation is important not just for mood stabilization but for fostering an overall sense of well-being and joy. When we are struggling, these are foundational building blocks we can put in place or improve upon.
The Catholic Context for Mental Health
One might rightly ask, if we don’t speak of a Catholic physics or a Catholic biology, why do we need a Catholic understanding of mental health? The answer is because any notion of mental health is laden with beliefs about the human person, about true human anthropology. After all, if mental health refers to “a person’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being,”[9] we must know what well-being means and what well-being looks like. But notions of human flourishing depend on one’s beliefs about the human person’s origins, purpose, and destiny. And so, a Catholic view of mental health is necessary because it defines well-being according to reason and revelation.
The well-being we were made for is nothing less than the goodness found in Jesus Christ. The Second Vatican Council teaches very beautifully that “Christ, the final Adam, by the mystery of the Father and His love, fully reveals man to man himself and makes his supreme calling clear.”[10] And the Catechism explains, “In all of his life Jesus presents himself as our model. He is ‘the perfect man’, who invites us to become his disciples and follow him” (CCC 520). God the Son became human, like us in every way,[11] and his holiness and wholeness provide the ideal toward which we strive as Christians. When Catholics seek cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being, we pursue thoughts that are captive to Christ (the head piece),[12] actions that are in keeping with the Gospel (the choice piece),[13] and the peace that surpasses all understanding (the heart piece).[14]
If in the end we seek to be like Christ, then how do we get there? Since Jesus is the perfect human, it makes sense to begin with an understanding of the human person. All of us are made in the image and likeness of God, a unity of body and soul (see CCC 362–365). In fact, the two are so closely united that our body affects our souls (for example, when a delicious meal raises our spirits) and vice versa (for example, when the joy of a friend’s wedding causes bodily elation). Typically, we have a tendency to take care of one and neglect the other but, as St. John Paul II noted, the whole person, “not only his spiritual soul with intelligence and free will, but also his body shares in the dignity of the ‘image of God.’”[15] Both body and soul must be attended to, for we reflect and glorify God through both. In this understanding of the human person, we can see how issues in body or soul potentially harm mental health. For instance, current research indicates how family history of depression or certain diets are correlated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety.[16] So too with the soul, major life changes such as the loss of a loved one or unemployment can impact mental health.[17] Other studies show how increased social media use is correlated with less and poorer sleep as well as higher rates of depression.[18]
A different but complementary perspective views the human person as having an intellect to know the good, a will to choose it, and emotions that encourage movement toward the good and away from evil (see CCC 356, 1705, 1763). This conception nicely mirrors the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of well-being and highlights their interconnectedness. For instance, we might have the idea to go to Adoration (the cognitive), decide to act on it by going to spend time with the Lord (the behavioral), and leave the chapel feeling more uplifted (the emotional). Or on the flipside, if we engage in negative self-talk (the cognitive) this could generate feelings of sadness or worthlessness (the emotional) that we might choose to numb with alcohol, television, or our phones (the behavioral).
There are many factors that affect our mental health, and some of them are beyond our control (for instance, genetics, brain chemistry, traumatic events, poverty, racism, etc.). Without minimizing these impacts—which can be substantial—it remains true that we always have a choice about how to respond. Whatever your situation, I encourage you to join in the movement within the Church to prioritize mental health and seek healing.
You Are Not Alone
What we can be always sure of—no matter what is happening in our lives—is that we are not alone. You are not alone! God knows your suffering intimately and wants to walk with you through it. As St. John Paul II wrote, “Christ took upon Himself all human suffering, even mental distress. Yes, even this suffering, which appears perhaps to be the most absurd and incomprehensible, configures the sick person to Christ and makes him share in his redemptive passion.”[19] In this moment, as in every moment, God is whispering to you, “I know the plans I have for you…plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).
The hope God gives us and the joy that accompanies this hope, is a precious treasure we must protect. When hope wanes, let us remember the countless ways God has blessed us, the particular instances in our lives where He has “come through,” and the dark times when He felt absent but, in hindsight, we could discern His presence. Reading the lives of the saints is also a powerful way to remember that God is active in every life at all times in history. How comforting to know many saints struggled like us—St. Ignatius of Loyola contemplated suicide,[20] St. Jane Frances de Chantal suffered from depression for over forty years,[21] St. John of God had a mental breakdown that resulted in hospitalization,[22] and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton struggled with anxiety and depression.[23] They all grew closer to God through their struggles and so can we.
I would like to close with a simple practice, adapted from St. Francis de Sales, a Bishop and Doctor of the Church, as well as a staunch advocate of the universal call to holiness. Throughout the day, before beginning various tasks, let us do three things: acknowledge, offer, and accept.[24] 1) Acknowledge that the Lord is with us and, if needed, ask for His help; 2) Offer whatever we are about to do up to Him and place it in His hands; 3) Resolve to accept whatever happens. In so doing, we recall that the Lord is always with us and ready to assist, we unite our actions to Him, and we surrender the outcome to divine providence. This simple practice can be done before big actions and small ones, enjoyable events as well as experiences we know will be hard. It can be done in seconds but makes a world of difference, as you will experience if you incorporate it into your day periodically. As mentioned at the start of this pastoral letter, Jesus tells us that “Apart from me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). With this practice, we can intentionally do everything with Him, begin to flourish as human beings, and experience the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Through the intercession of St. Dymphna, patroness of mental health, I pray for your wholeness and holiness.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+James D. Conley
Bishop of Lincoln
May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month
Endnotes
[1] “Mental Health By the Numbers,’ NAMI, updated April 2023, https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers.
[2] St. Thomas Aquinas distinguishes between a rightly ordered love of self, which is good and healthy, and an inordinate love of self, which leads to sin. In his words, “Well ordered self-love, whereby man desires a fitting good for himself, is right and natural; but it is inordinate self-love, leading to contempt of God, that Augustine reckons to be the cause of sin” (Summa Theologiae II-I, Q. 77, A. 4, ad 1).
[3] “Love of self is common to all” (Summa Theologiae II-II, Q. 25, A. 7, co).
[4] See Summa Theologiae II-II, Q. 26, A. 4, co.
[5] Fr. Michael Müller, The Blessed Eucharist: Our Greatest Treasure (Rockford, Illinois: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1994), p. 124.
[6] See John 5:17: “But Jesus answered them, ‘My Father is still working, and I also am working.’”
[7] St. Thomas Aquinas, Quaestiones Disputatae de Malo, q. 3, a. 13, reply to objections.
[8] St. Teresa of Avila, The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, Chapter 6, #11, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/8120/8120-h/8120-h.htm#l6.0.
[9] “What is mental health?” January 29, 2022, Medical News Today, accessed April 19, 2023, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543#summary
[10] Gaudium et Spes, 22.
[11] See Hebrews 2:17: “Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people.”
[12] See 2 Corinthians 10:5: “We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle to the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
[13] See Philippians 1:27a: “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
[14] See Philippians 4:6: “Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
[15] St. John Paul II, Speech to the Participants of the XI International Conference for Health Care Workers, November 30, 1994, #3, https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/mentally-ill-are-also-made-in-gods-image-8863
[16] Cf. Douglas F. Levinson and Walter E. Nichols, “Major Depression and Genetics,” Stanford Medicine, https://med.stanford.edu/depressiongenetics/mddandgenes.html; TS Rao, et al, “Understanding nutrition, depression and mental illnesses,” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, April 2008, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738337; Tina Ljungberg, et al, “Evidence of the Importance of Dietary Habits Regarding Depressive Symptoms and Depression,” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Mar 2020, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7084175.
[17] Cf. Pål Kristensen, “Bereavement and Mental Health after Sudden and Violent Losses: A Review,” Psychiatry: Interpersonal and Biological Processes, Spring 2012, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22397543/; MW Linn, et al, “Effects of unemployment on mental and physical health” American Journal of Public Health, May 1985, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1646287/.
[18] “The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental Health,” McClean Hospital, March 29, 2024, https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health.
[19] St. John Paul II, Speech to the Participants of the XI International Conference for Health Care Workers, November 30, 1994, #7, https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/mentally-ill-are-also-made-in-gods-image-8863
[20] Zubair Simonson, “Do You Suffer From Depression? St. Ignatius of Loyola Has Been There Too,” National Catholic Register, July 31, 2021, https://www.ncregister.com/blog/ignatius-of-loyola-depression.
[21] Kevin J. Banet, “Depression and St. Jane de Chantal’s ‘Anguish of Spirit,’” Catholic 365, August 25, 2023, https://www.catholic365.com/article/30646/depression-and-st-jane-de-chantals-anguish-of-spirit.html.
[22] Mike Eisenbath, “Here’s why I think St. John of God should be a new patron for the mentally ill,” Aleteia, May 10, 2017, https://aleteia.org/2017/05/10/heres-why-i-think-st-john-of-god-should-be-a-new-patron-for-the-mentally-ill.
[23] Kate Quiñones, “‘Christ wants to be with us’: how Catholic ministries are responding to the mental health crisis,” Catholic News Agency, April 13, 2024, https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257349/christ-wants-to-be-with-us-how-catholic-ministries-are-responding-to-the-mental-health-crisis.
[24] St. Francis de Sales writes, “They who wish to thrive and advance in the way of Our Lord should, at the beginning of their actions, both exterior and interior, ask for his grace and offer to his divine Goodness all the good they will do. In this way they will be prepared to bear with peace and serenity all the pain and suffering they will encounter as coming from the fatherly hand of our good God and Savior” (from St. Francis de Sales’ Spiritual Directory, translated and made available by The Salesian Center for Faith and Culture, https://donboscosalesianportal.org/wp-content/uploads/SalesianTextsSpritualDirectory.pdf). For an expanded explanation, see chapter five of Fr. Thomas F. Dailey’s Live Well Today: St. Francis de Sale’s Simple Approach to Holiness (Manchester, New Hampshire: Sophia Institute Press, 2015).
If you are thinking about suicide, help is available 24/7 through the suicide and crisis lifeline. Call or text 988 to speak with a crisis counselor or connect via chat. To speak to a crisis counselor in Spanish, call 888-628-9454.
Directories
Catholic Therapists: Find a therapist who adheres to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. (https://www.catholictherapists.com)
Catholic Psychotherapy Association’s Directory: Another list of Catholic counselors that includes many who are not found in the previous directory. (https://cpa.ce21.com/directory)
MyCatholicDoctor: Find a Catholic medical professional across a variety of specialties. (https://mycatholicdoctor.com)
In many states faithfully-Catholic therapy is available through Catholic Charities. On the internet, search Catholic Charities Counseling and your city or state to find a local branch. Additionally, a growing number of diocesan websites provide local mental health resources. Search mental health and your diocese.
If there is not a Catholic counselor nearby, some Catholic therapists offer tele-therapy online. If you prefer to see a non-Catholic counselor, during the initial consultation ask questions to ensure the therapist will be respectful of your Catholic beliefs and do his/her best to speak into your worldview.
Online Videos
Healing the Whole Person: A retreat available in person or online focused on healing your wounds and transformation from the heart of the Church. (https://virtual.jpiihealingcenter.org/course/hwp)
Reform Wellness: Workshops on Christ-centered wellness, with an emphasis on healing body and soul together. (https://www.reformwellness.co)
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics: This free eight-session video series, available in English and Spanish, is for those who want to learn about the intersection of faith and mental health. (https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/catholics)
The Resilient Catholics Community: A community of like-minded Catholics from around the world, who are committed to their human formation and grounded in an authentic Catholic understanding of the human person. (https://members.soulsandhearts.com/rcc)
A Future with Hope: A Conversation with Bishop James Conley about his Pastoral Letter on Mental Health: Bishop Conley gives additional insight into his own mental health journey and his decision to write this pastoral letter on mental health. (https://youtu.be/HUTkcn3WU1E)
Bishop Conley’s Story: In this homily from SEEK 2023, Bishop Conley preaches about his mental health journey to 19,000 college students. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ35xfvnHaI)
Apps
For Liturgy of the Hours: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours via the four-volume book set can be confusing, but there are free apps that make it easy. Divine Office, iBreviary, and Laudate are a few of the many available. Word On Fire offers monthly booklets for praying The Liturgy of The Hours. (https://www.wordonfire.org/pray/)
For general prayer: On Hallow popular figures like Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, and Fr. Mike Schmitz lead you in guided prayer and reflection. (https://hallow.com)
Podcasts
Restore the Glory: Two Catholic therapists discuss healing and the restoration of our God-given glory. (https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com)
Being Human: Dr. Greg Bottaro of CatholicPsych Institute explores a Catholic vision of therapy and what it means to be human. (https://beinghuman.catholicpsych.com)
Optimal Work: Dr. Kevin Majeres, a Harvard Medical School lecturer, shares the psychology and neuroscience behind overcoming stress and flourishing at work and beyond. (https://drmajeres.com/podcasts)
Books
The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again: by Dr. Aaron Kheriaty (https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Depression-Aaron-Kheriaty/dp/1933184760)
Litanies of the Heart: by Dr. Gerry Crete (https://www.soulsandhearts.com/lit/)
Be Healed: by Dr. Bob Schuchts (https://www.amazon.com/Be-Healed-Guide-Encountering-Powerful/dp/1594714762)
Consecration to St. Joseph: by Fr. Donald Calloway (https://consecrationtostjoseph.org/)
For Parishes
Mental Illness Theological Framework: The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s framework for the Church’s ministry for and with people with mental illness provides recommended action items for a parish mental health ministry. (https://ncpd.org/disability-mental-illness/mental-illness-theological-framework)
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics: Start a small group with this free eight-session video series, available in English and Spanish, and begin the conversation in your parish about faith and mental health. (https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/catholics)
National Catholic Mental Health Campaign Resources. USCCB resources, including a novena, for mental health. (https://www.usccb.org/mental-health)
For Bishops
Holy Alliance: A support ministry specifically for bishops that provides confidential connection with licensed Catholic psychologists and psychiatrists at no cost. (https://www.holyalliancesupport.org/)
Walking with Moms in NeedCatholic parishes and communities desire to "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Download info about local resources
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Walking with Moms U.S. Bishop's Website:Check out the Parish Action Guide or Action Guide Summary for step-by-step instructions on how to get Walking with Moms in Need started in your parish. An introductory webinar is also available which guides you through the beginning stages. Additional parish resources here. US Bishop's Statement on Standing with Moms in NeedWhy?Catholic parishes and communities desire to "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Here are resources you can find and share with pregnant and parenting women; and please support local pregnancy centers. |
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The Diocese of Lincoln has partnered with the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) to provide reliable references, thorough explanations, and case-based guidance so you can form your conscience with Catholic teaching when making health care decisions.
NCBC Resources available to all our parishes include:
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Download PDF Schedule of Christmas Mass and Confession Times
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| Sts Peter and Paul, Abie | Midnight | 10:00am | 6:30pm | ||||
| St. Mary, Alexandria | 8am | (At St. Michael's-Fairbury) Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 1pm-3pm, Fr. Steve Major Available | (At St. Michael's-Fairbury) 5pm-7pm | 7:30am-7:45am Before Sunday Mass | |||
| St. Joseph, Alma | No Mass scheduled | 8:00am | Dec. 20: 6:45-7:15pm | 12:30-1:30pm | 7:30am | Sat. 3:30pm, Sun. 10:30am | |
| Assumption, Appleton | 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sunday 8:30am | ||||
| St. Mary, Ashland | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 10:30am | Sunday, Dec. 15 2:00-3:00pm | 3:00-4:30pm | 10:00-10:20am | Sat 4:00pm and Sun 10:00am | |
| St. Germanus, Arapahoe | 7pm | 10:00am | |||||
| St. Joseph, Auburn | 4pm and 10pm | 10:30am | 3-3:45 | ||||
| St. Mary, Aurora | Dec. 24, 5:00pm Vigil Mass; Dec. 25, 12:00am Midnight Mass; Dec. 25. | 9:00am | Mon., Dec. 23 (7:00am-7:25am); Mon., Dec. 23 (11:00am-12:30pm); Mon., Dec. 23 (5:00pm-6:00pm). | Sat. (4:00pm-4:55pm); Sun. (7:30am-8:10am). | |||
| St. Joseph, Barneston | 8:00am | Sun 6:45am | |||||
| St. Joseph, Beatrice | 4:00pm and 8:00pm | 9:00am | 6:30-7:30pm | 9:00-10:00am | Sat 4:15-5:00pm | ||
| Sacred Heart, Beaver Crossing | 5:30pm | 10:00am | Dec.22 ,3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | 5:30-6:30pm | Sat 4:30-5pm | ||
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 4:00pm | St. Wenceslaus Bee Dec. 15, 2024 2:30pm Fr. Litt | Confessions 1/2 hour before mass @ 4:00pm | ||||
| Presentation Parish , Bellwood | 4:00pm and 9:00pm | 8:00am | Sat. 3:30pm, Sun. 7:30am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Bellwood | 6pm | Sun 7:30am | |||||
| St. Peter, Bellwood | 4pm | 9am | Confessions Sunday, Dec 15 at 1pm | Regular weekend Confessions Sat 4pm and Sun 9:30am | |||
| St. Joseph, Benkelman | 5:00pm MT | 10:00am MT | Sat. 4:30pm MT, Sun. 9:30am MT | ||||
| Holy Trinity, Blue Hill | 7:00pm | At St. Anne | 20 minutes prior-Sunday Mass | ||||
| Holy Trinity, Brainard | 5:00 and 10:00pm | 9:00am | |||||
| St. Anthony , Bruno | 5:00pm | 8:00am | 11:00am -12:00pm | Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 7;30am | |||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. John the Baptist, Cambridge | 5:00pm and Midnight | 8:30am | 3:00pm December 22nd | ||||
| St. Anne, Campbell | 4:30pm | 8:00am | 20 minutes prior-each weekend Mass | ||||
| St. Mary, Cedar Bluffs | 9:00am | Confessions at 8:00am Christmas Day | Sunday 9:30am | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Cedar Hill | Midnight | - | 12/20: 7:30 - 7:55; 12/21: 8:45-9:15am; | Before and After Mass | |||
| St. Joseph, Colon | 5:00pm and 12:00 Midnight | Confessions on Tues. Dec. 24th at 4:00pm and 11:00pm | Saturday 4:00pm and Sunday 7:00am | ||||
| St. James (the Greater), Cortland | 4:30pm, 9:00pm | 9:00am | During Eucharistic Exposition Holy Hour Thursday, 12/19, 7:15pm-8pm. | 6:30am-6:55am, 12:30pm-1 :30pm | 6:30am-6:55am, 7:35am-8:35am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 4:00pm-4:20pm | 8:30am-8:50am | Sat. 7:30am-7:55am, 4:30pm-4:50pm, Sun. 7:30am-7:50am & 9:20am-10:20am |
| Sacred Heart, Crete | 5pm English; 7pm Spanish; 11pm Bilingual | 9am English; 11:30am Spanish | Dec. 22 from 3-4pm | 12 noon and 6pm | 12 noon, 4:30-5pm, 6:30-7pm | 8:30-9am, 11-11:30am (Before the Masses) | 4:30pm and 6:30pm Saturday, 8:30am and 11am on Sunday |
| St. Mary, Davey | 4:00pm, 9:00pm, 12:00 Midnight | 7:00am, 10:00am | 12:00 Noon | Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am | |||
| St. Francis, David City | 4:00pm | 10:00am | Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 9:30am | ||||
| St. Mary, David City | 4:00, Midnight | 8am, 10am | 6-6:20am, noon, 5-5:30pm, 7:00pm | 7:30am, Noon | Saturday 7-7:30am, Saturday 4-5pm | ||
| St. Mary, Dawson | 5pm and Midnight | ||||||
| St. Mary, Denton | 4pm, 6pm, 10pm | 9am | Dec. 21 11am-Noon, Dec. 22 4pm-5pm | 6:30pm - 8pm | 11am - Noon | 30 minutes before weekend Masses | |
| Our Lady of Assumption, Deweese | 5:30pm | Sunday, Dec. 22, from 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| St. Ann, Doniphan | 5:00pm & 10:00pm | 9:00am | 6:30pm-7:30pm after the Daily 6:00pm Mass | 4:15pm-4:50pm & 9:30pm-9:50pm | 8:30am-8:50am | Wednesday, Dec. 11th & 18th: 6:30pm-7:00pm (with Adoration); Saturdays: 3:00pm-3:50pm; Sunday: 8:30am-8:50am | |
| St. Martin, Douglas | 6pm and Midnight | All in Palmyra- Adoration & Confession- Thurs. Dec. 19 7-8pm, Sat. Dec. 21 5-6pm and Mon. Dec. 23 7-8pm | In Palmyra 7-8pm | Sun. 7:30-7:45am | |||
| Assumption, Dwight | 6:00pm | 9:00am | Sat 4:30pm (before Mass) and Sunday 9:30am (before Mass) | ||||
| St. Mary, Elmwood | 5:30pm | 9:00am | 12:00pm December 21 | Sun 8:30am | |||
| Resurrection of our Lord, Elsie | 6:00pm | Sat 6pm | |||||
| St. Stephen, Exeter | 12:00 Midnight | 8:00am | 7:00am | 7:30am | Sat 4pm and Sun 7:30am | ||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. Michael, Fairbury | 4pm, St. Michael's | 10am, St. Michael's | Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 1pm-3pm Fr. Steve Major Available | 5pm-7pm | 3pm-3:45pm Saturday, And By Appointment Anytime | ||
| Sts Peter & Paul, Falls City | 4:00pm & 10:00pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | Dec. 22, 5:30-6:30pm | 11:30am-12:30pm & 4:30-5:30pm | 11:30am-12:30pm | Saturday 3:45-4:45pm & Sunday 6:15-6:45am & 9:15-9:45am | |
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 4:30pm | Dec 22, 2:00-3:00pm | 4:00pm | ||||
| St. Joseph, Friend | 4 and 9pm | 9am | one half hour before each weekend Mass | ||||
| St. Joseph, Geneva | 4:00pm and 10:30pm | 9:00am | 4:30-5:20pm | 9:00-9:30am | Sat 3-3:50pm and Sun 9:30-9:50am | ||
| St. Joseph, Giltner | 10:00pm | Tue., Dec. 24, (8:00pm-9:00pm). | Sun., (10:00am-10:40am). | ||||
| St. Helena, Grafton | 9:00pm | (At Sutton Only) | |||||
| Mother of Sorrows, Grant | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Sat 3:15pm, Sun 10:15am | ||||
| Mother of Sorrows, Grant | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Sat 3:15pm, Sun 10:15am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Greenwood | 8:30am | 8:00-8:20am | Sun 8:00am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Harvard | 5:30pm & 8:00pm (bilingual as needed) | 9am english & 11:30am spanish | TBD | 30 min before masses | 30n min before masses | 30 min before masses | |
| Saint Michael, Hastings | 5:00pm (in both church and Theisen Hall); 10:00pm; Midnight | 7:30am (Mass at Dawn); 9:00am (Mass during the Day) | Sunday, Dec. 22: 4:00pm-5:00pm (during Advent Adoration with extra priests available) | 4:00pm-5:00pm; 7:00pm-8:00pm (or until finished) | 11:00am-12:00 noon | on Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec. 21: 3:00pm-4:30pm (Usual Saturday Confessions); |
| St. Cecilia, Hastings | 5:00pm and 10:00am | 8:00am and 10am English; 11:30am Vietnamese; 1:00pm Spanish | Sun. Dec. 22nd Communal Penance; Tue. Dec. 17, 7-8pm; Thur. Dec. 19, 7-8pm; Fri. Dec 20, 5-6pm; 20min prior-each 7:00am and 12:10pm daily Mass | 5:00-6:00pm and 20 minutes prior-daily Mass | 6:40-6:55am | Sat 3:30-4:30pm and Sun. 20 Minutes prior-each Mass | |
| Sacred Heart, Hayes Center | 7:00pm | Prior-Sunday Mass | Prior-Sunday Mass | ||||
| Holy Family, Heartwell | 9am | 8-9am | 8-8:30am | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Hebron | 6:00pm | 10:00am | Dec 18-20 6:15-7:15am, Dec 21 5:00-6:00pm, Dec 22 9:00-10:00am & 1:00-3:00pm | 6:15-7:15am & 5:00-6:00pm | 6:15-7:15am & 5:00-6:00pm | 9:00-10:00am | Sat 5:00-5:45pm, Sun 9:00-9:45 (also by appointment) |
| All Saints Parish, Holdrege | 5:30pm and 12:00 midnight | 10:30am | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 7-8pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm | Sat 4:30pm | ||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. Catherine, Indianola | 5pm; 10pm | 9am | 4pm Sunday, Dec. 22 | 1-2pm; 7-8pm | 11am-12 Noon | Sat., Dec. 21: 3:30-4:30pm; Sun., Dec. 22: 8-8:45am | |
| Sacred Heart, Kenesaw | 11:00am | Sunday Dec. 8th, 15th, & 22nd after the 11am Mass | |||||
| Sacred Heart, Lawrence | 10:00pm at St. Stephen's Church; | 9:00am at St. Stephen's Church | |||||
| St. Patrick, Manley | 4:00pm | 11:00am | 12:00pm December 22 | Sat 4:15pm and Sun 10:30am | |||
| St. Ann, McCook | 5:00pm | Prior-Mass on Sunday | Prior-Mass on Sunday | ||||
| St. Patrick, McCook | 5:00pm and 8:00pm | 8:00am and 10:00am | Dec. 19: 5:00 - 6:00pm, Dec. 20: 12:00 - 1:00pm Dec. 21: 3:00 - 5:30pm Dec. 22: Penance Service 7:00pm. | 12:00 - 1:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm | After each morning Mass and 12:00 - 1:00pm | Sat. 4:00pm - 5:30pm | |
| St. Patrick, McCool Junction | 4:00pm | 10:00am | 5:30 - 6:00pm | 9:30 - 9:50am | |||
| St James , Mead | 4:00pm and 7:00pm | 9:00am | |||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Milligan | 5:00pm | 10:00am and 12:00 Noon (TLM) | 4:00pm | 11:30am | Sat 8:00am and Sun 11:30am | ||
| St. John the Baptist, Minden | 4pm, 7pm (Spanish), 11pm | 11am | No service, but confessions from 6-8 on Dec. 20, and 12-1 on Dec. 21 | 7-8pm | 3-4pm, 6-7pm, 10:30-11pm | 10-11am | Sat 5-5:30, Sun 10-10:30, 12-12:30 |
| St. George, Morse Bluff | 6:00pm | 9:00am | (12/16, 12/17, 12/19): 7:30-7:55; 12/21: Noon, 3:00pm; 12/22: 12:30pm | 7:30-7:55am | Noon | Before Mass | |
| St Mary, Nebraska City | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun Dec 22 1:30pm-2:30pm | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 11:30am-12:30pm | Sat 4:00-5:00pm; 7:40-8:00am & 9:40-10:00am Sunday | |
| St. Benedict, Nebraska City | 5:00pm and 12:00 midnight (bilingual) | 9:00am | Sat 4:30pm and Sun 8:30am and 11:30am | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Nelson | 10am | ||||||
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Platte | 5:00pm | 10:00am | Dec 18 at 6pm until last heard; Dec 21 at 6pm until last heard; Dec 22 at 11am until last heard | Saturday 4-4:30pm Sunday 9-9:30am | |||
| St. Mary , Odell | 5:00pm | Sat 9:30 - 10:30am | Sun 8:30am | ||||
| St. Mary Church, Orleans | 4:00pm | No Mass scheduled | Dec. 21, 11-12pm, Dec. 22nd 4:30-5pm | 11-12pm | 2-3pm | Sun. 8:00am | |
| St. Vincent Ferrer, Osceola | 5:30pm and 11:00pm | 9:00am | Dec. 22 @ 10:30am - 11:30am | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | 2:00pm-3:00pm Saturdays and 8:30am-8:50am Sundays | ||
| St. Michael, Oxford | 10:00am | Dec. 21: 7:00-7:30pm | 9:30am | Sat. 5:45pm | |||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| Holy Family, Palisade | 6:00pm | @ St. James, Trenton | Sat. Dec. 21 @ 10:30am | 6:00pm | Sunday @ 8:30am. | ||
| St. Leo, Palmyra | 4pm | 9am | Adoration & Confessions Thurs. Dec. 19 7-8pm, Sat. Dec. 21 5-6pm and Mon. Dec. 23 7-8pm | 7-8pm | Sat. 3:30-3:45pm and Sun. 9:30-9:45am | ||
| Saint Clara, Peru | 6pm | 8:30am | |||||
| St. Mary, Pilzno | 4:00pm | Confessions 7:00pm-8:00pm Dec. 19th and Dec. 20th | 3:30pm-3:50pm on Saturdays | ||||
| Sts Cyril and Methodius , Plasi | 6:00pm | ||||||
| Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth | 4:00pm and 9:00pm | 8:00am and 10:00am | Penance Service on Sun., Dec. 22 at 3:30pm | 7:30am-7:55am | Noon (until finished), and 2:30pm (until finished) | Sat 3:00-3:45pm; and Sun 9:45-10:15am | |
| St John the Baptist, Prague | 4:00pm and 12:00 midnight | 10:00am | 7:30-8:00am | 7:30- 8:00am | SAT 7:30-8:00am and 4:00-5:00pm | ||
| Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | 10:00am | Wednesday Dec 18 6:30-7:20pm Sunday Dec 22, 4:00 - 5:00pm | 9:30am | ||||
| Assumption, Roseland | 10:00pm | 9:00am | 30 minutes before weekend Masses | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Roseland | 5:00pm | 8:00-9:00pm | 30 minutes before weekend Masses | ||||
| St. Vincent de Paul, Seward | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sunday, Dec 22nd at 5pm | Confessions will be 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. | |||
| Sacred Heart, Shelby | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Dec. 15th 1:00pm | 7:00am-7:25am | Before Mass | Before Mass | Before Mass |
| St. Mary, Shickley | 7:00pm | Sun 7:30-7:50am | |||||
| St. Anne, Shubert | 7:30pm | ||||||
| St. John Parish, Smithfield | 8:30am | 8:00-8:30am | Sun 8:00-8:30am | ||||
| St. Mary, St. Mary | 4:00pm | Confessions 7:30am; Mass 8am | |||||
| St Anthony & Sacred Heart, Steinauer & Burchard | 4pm @ Burchard Sacred Heart & 10pm @ Steinauer St Anthony | 9am @ Steinauer St Anthony | Dec 18, 6-7pm @ Steinauer St Anthony & Dec 19, 6-7pm @ Burchard Sacred Heart | Before & after all weekend Masses in both parishes Dec 15/16 & Dec 21/22 | |||
| St. Joseph, Stratton | 10:00pm CT | 8:30am CT | Saturday, Dec. 21, 8:30am CT | Sun., 8:00am CT | |||
| St. Joseph, Superior | 4pm | 8am | |||||
| St. Mary, Sutton | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4:00pm | Sat 4-5pm and Sun 8:15-8:45am | |||
| St Paulinus, Syracuse | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 8:00am | Sunday Dec. 22nd, 3:00 - 4:00pm | 5:00 - 6:00pm | 10:30 - 11:00am | ||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
| St Andrew, Tecumseh | 10:00pm | 10:00am | Dec 25 Confessions Spanish 12 noon | Dec 25 Mass 12:30pm Spanish | |||
| St Joseph, Tobias | 7pm | ||||||
| St. Vitus, Touhy | 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sat. Dec. 21, @ 9:30am. Sun. Dec. 22, @ 6:00pm | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | |
| St. James, Trenton | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Sat. Dec. 21, @ 9:30am. Sun. Dec. 22, @ 6:00pm | Saturdays @ 4:30pm | |||
| St. Patrick Church, Utica | 4:00pm | 8:30am | Dec. 22, 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | 7:00-8:00pm | Sun 8:30-9:00am | ||
| Sts Mary & Joseph, Valparaiso | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Saturdays 3:00-3:40pm Sundays 7:15-7:40am | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo | 4:00pm; 6:30pm; Midnight | 8:00am, 10:00am | Monday, Dec. 16th: Penance Service 7:00pm | ||||
| St. Mary, Wallace | 9:00pm | Sun 8:15am | |||||
| St. John, Wauneta | 7:00pm MTN time | @ St. James, Trenton | Sat. Dec. 21 @ 10:30am mtn time | 6:00pm mtn time | Sundays @ 9:30am mtn time | ||
| St. John Nepomucene, Weston | 5pm and Midnight | December 15 5:00 pm | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | ||
| St Wenceslaus, Wilber | 4pm | 9am | |||||
| St. Mary, Wymore | 9:00pm | 10:00am | Sun 6:30 - 7:30pm | 6:30 - 7:30pm | Sat 6:00pm, Sun 10:15am | ||
| St. Joseph, York | 5:30pm 8:00pm and 12:00 midnight | 9:00am | Dec. 22 at 3:00pm | 6:30 - 6:50am, 12:30 - 1:00pm, 5:30 - 6:00pm, 7:30 -8:00pm | 6:30 - 6:50am, 12:00 - 12:30pm | Sat 4:00 - 5:00pm, Sun 7:30 - 7:50pm, 9:30 - 9:50pm | |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Tues. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Wed. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 23 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 24 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 25 | Weekend Confessions |
Download PDF Schedule of Christmas Mass and Confession Times
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| Sts. Peter and Paul, Abie | 4pm | 10am | Sat 4:30pm (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday); and Sun 9:30am | ||||
| St. Mary, Alexandria | 8am | Sun 7:30-7:50am | |||||
| Assumption, Appleton | 10:00pm | 9:00am | 8:30am | ||||
| St. Mary, Arago | 10:00pm | Sunday, December 21st 3:30PM at Immaculate Conception, Rulo | Sunday 10:00am | ||||
| St. Mary, Ashland | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 10:30am | December 21 2-3pm | 3:30-4:30pm | Sat 4:15pm and Sunday 10:00am | ||
| St Joseph, Auburn | 4:00pm | 8:30 am and 10 am | Wed Dec 17, 6 pm; Sat Dec 20, 5 pm; Sunday Dec 21 at 3:30 pm (all until last in line heard) | Saturday 3-3:35pm | |||
| St. Mary, Aurora | 5:00pm and 12:00am Midnight | 9:00am | None. | Mon., Dec. 22, 7:00am-7:25am; 11:00am-12:30pm; 5:00pm-6:00pm | Tue., Dec. 23, 7:00am-7:25am;5:00pm-6:00pm | Sat. 4:00pm-4:55pm; Sun. 7:30am-8:10am | |
| St. Joseph, Barneston | 8:00am | Sun 6:45am | |||||
| St. Joseph, Beatrice | 4:00pm and 8:00pm | 9:00am | Confessions available after weekend Masses on Dec. 20-21 | 7:00pm | 9:00am | Sat 4:15pm | |
| Sacred Heart, Beaver Crossing | 5:30pm | 10:00am | Dec. 21st 5pm in Seward | 5:30-6:30pm | Sat 4-5pm | ||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 4:00pm | Sun 21-2:30pm | Sun 7:30am | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 4pm | ||||||
| Presentation, Bellwood | 4pm, 9pm | 8:00am | Dec. 21st @ 1pm | Sat-3:30pm, Sun-7:30am | |||
| St. Joseph, Bellwood | 6:00pm | Sun. @ 7:30-7:55am | |||||
| St. Peter, Bellwood | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Penance service on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 1:00-2:00pm | Fri. 6:30-6:55am, Sat. 4-4:55pm, Sun. 9:30-9:55am | |||
| St. Joseph, Benkelman | 9:00pm MT | 10:00am MT | Sat 4:30pm MT and Sun 9:30am MT | ||||
| Holy Trinity, Blue Hill | 7:00pm | Sunday 11:15am-11:45am | Sunday 9:40am-9:55am | ||||
| Holy Trinity, Brainard | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun Dec 21, 1:00pm | Sat 4:30pm and Sun 8:30am | |||
| St. Anthony, Bruno | Midnight Mass (12am) | 8am | Sat 430pm (2nd and 4th Sunday of month); and Sun 730am | ||||
| St. Anne, Campbell | 5:00pm, Midnight | No Masses | Thursday, December 18th, 5:30pm-6:00pm | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Sunday 7:40am-7:55am |
| St. Mary, Cedar Bluffs | 9:00am | Sunday 9:40am | |||||
| Sacred Heart, Cedar Hill (Morse Bluff) | Midnight | Midnight | Friday, December 19, 6:30am, Saturday December 20, 8:35am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Colon | 5:00pm and Midnight | Sunday December 21 at 4:00pm | 4:00pm | Saturday 4:00pm and Sunday 7:00am | |||
| St. James, Cortland | 4:30pm, 9:00pm | 9:00am | 2:30-3:30pm Sunday, 12/21. | 6:30-6:55am; 7:30-8:00am after Mass | 6:30-6:55am; 7:30-8:00am after Mass | 3:30pm-4:00pm; 8:00pm-8:30pm | Sat. 7:35am-7:55am, 4:30pm-4:55pm; Sun. 7:30am-7:55am, 9:15am-10:25am |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| Sacred Heart Church / St. James Parish, Crete | 5pm English; 7pm Español; 11pm Candlelight Mass (Bilingual) | 9am English; 11:30am Español | Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3pm | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 4:30pm; 6:30pm; 10:30pm | Saturday: 4:30pm and 6pm; Sunday: 8:30am and 11am |
| St. Mary, Davey | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun. Dec. 21, 4:00-5:00pm | Sat 5:00pm and Sun 7:30am and 9:30am | |||
| St. Francis, David City | 4:00pm | 10:00am | 21st @ 2:30pm | Sat-5:30pm, Sun-9:30am | |||
| St. Mary, David City | 4:00pm, 12:00 Midnight | 8:00am, 10:00am | Sun Dec. 21, 4pm | Noon, 7:00pm as long as needed | Noon, 7:00pm as long as needed | Noon as long as needed | Saturday 7:00-7:20am; 4:00-4:50pm |
| St. Mary, Denton | 4pm, 6pm, 10pm | 9am | 6:30pm-8pm | 11am-12 Noon | 30 minutes before Masses | ||
| Our Lady of Assumption, Deweese | 5:00pm | Confessions before and after weekend Masses leading up to Christmas. | |||||
| St. Ann, Doniphan | 5:30pm | 9:00am | Adoration & Confessions Wed. December 17th 6:30pm-7:30pm | 5:30pm-5:50pm | Sat 3pm and Sun 8:30am | ||
| Sts. Leo and Martin, Douglas | 6:00pm and 12:00 midnight | Sun 7:30am | |||||
| Assumption, Dwight | 6:00pm | 9:00am | Sun 21-1:00pm | Sat 4:30pm and Sun 9:30am | |||
| St Mary Mission, Elmwood | 5:30pm | 9am | Sat, Dec 20, 12-1pm | ||||
| St Stephen, Exeter | 12:00 midnight | 9am and 11am (Latin) | Dec 17 9-10pm. Dec 21 4-5pm | Sat 4-5pm. And Sun 7:30am | |||
| St Michael, Fairbury | 4pm | 10am | |||||
| St. Michael, Fairbury | 4pm | 10am | Sat. 3pm-3:45pm | ||||
| Sts Peter & Paul, Falls City | 4:00pm & 10:00pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | Sunday, December 21, 5:30-6:30 (7 Priests) | 11:30-12:30pm & 4:30-5:30pm | 5:00-6:00pm | 10:00-10:30am & 12:00-12:30pm | Sat 3:45-4:45pm & Sun 6:15-6:45am & 9:15-9:45am |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 8:00am | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Saturday 3:30pm | ||
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | No Mass | 8:00am | 5:30pm-6:00pm | Saturday 3:40pm-3:55pm | |||
| St. Joseph, Friend | 5pm and 9pm | 9am | sat 4pm Sunday 8am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Geneva | 4:00pm and Carols at 10:30pm with Mass following | 9:00am | 4:30pm-5:20pm | 7:30am-7:50am | 9:00am-9:30am | Sat 3pm-3:50pm and Sun 9:30am-9:50am | |
| Mother of Sorrows, Grant | 4:00pm | 9:00am | in Imperial 6pm | in Wallace 6pm | Saturday 3:15pm, Sun 10:10am | ||
| St. Joseph, Greenwood | 8:30am | Sun 8:00am | |||||
| St. Cecilia, Hastings | 5:00pm & 10:00pm English; 7:00pm Spanish | 8:00am & 10:00am English; 11:30am Vietnamese | Sunday, Dec. 21, 4:00pm-5:00pm, at St. Michaels Parish, Hastings | 6:40am-6:55am, 11:50am-12:05pm; 5:00-6:00pm | 6:40am-6:55am, 11:50am-12:05pm; 7:00-8:00pm | no confessions times on Christmas Eve | Saturday 3:30-4:30pm; Sundays 20 min prior to each Mass |
| St Michael, Hastings | 5:00pm, 10:00pm, Midnight | 7:30am & 9:00am | Confessions with extra priests available: Sunday, December 21st from 4:00-5:00pm | 6:00pm-7:00pm (or until finished) | 4:00pm-5:20pm | 11:00am-Noon | Saturday 3:00-4:30pm |
| Sacred Heart, Hayes Center | 7:00pm | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Hebron | 6:00pm | 10:00am | By Request | By Request | 5:00-6:00pm | Saturday 5:00-5:45pm Sunday 9:00-9:45am | |
| All Saints, Holdrege | 5:30pm and 12:00am Midnight | 10:30am | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm | Sat 4:30pm | |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| St. Catherine of Alexandria, Indianola | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun., Dec. 21, 4:00pm | 1-2:00pm; 7-8:00pm | 11:00am-12 Noon. | Sat. 3:30-4:30pm; Sun. 8:00-8:45am | |
| Sacred Heart, Kenesaw | 9pm | Sunday, December 14th and 21st after the 11am Mass | |||||
| St. Stephen, Lawrence | 10:00pm | Confessions before and after weekend Masses leading up to Christmas. | |||||
| St. Patrick, Manley | 4pm | 11am | Sun, Dec 21, 12-1pm | ||||
| St. Ann, McCook | 5:00pm | ||||||
| St. Patrick, McCook | 5:00pm and 8:00pm | 8:00am and 10:00am | Dec. 21 7:00pm | 12:00pm-1:00pm During Holy Hour at 7:00pm | 12:00pm-1:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Sat. 4:00pm-5:30pm |
| St. Patrick, McCool Junction | 4pm | 10am | 5:30-6pm | 9:30-9:50am | |||
| St Wenceslaus, Milligan | 5:00pm | None | Dec 18 8:30-9pm | 8-9pm | 9:30am | ||
| St. George, Morse Bluff | 6:00pm | 9:00am | Sunday 2:00pm | 7:35am | 7:35am | Noon, 3:00pm | Sat 5:30pm and Sunday 9:30am |
| St. Benedict, Nebraska City | 5:00pm and 12:00 midnight | 9:00am | 1:30pm-2:30pm Sunday, December 21 @ St. Mary, Nebraska City | 30 minutes before weekend Masses | |||
| St. Mary, Nebraska City | 5:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun Dec 21 1:30pm-2:30pm | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 11:30am-12:30pm | Saturday 4:00pm-5:00pm; 20 minutes before Sunday 8:00am and 10:00am Masses |
| Sacred Heart, Nelson | 10am | Sun 9:30am | |||||
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Platte | 5:30pm | 10:00am | Sat 4pm, Sunday 9am | ||||
| St. Mary, Odell | 5:00pm | 6:00-7:00pm | Sun 8:30a.m. | ||||
| Holy Family, Palisade | 6:00pm | @ St. James, Trenton | Sat. Dec. 20 @ 10:30am | 6:00pm | Sunday @ 8:30am | ||
| Sts. Leo and Martin, Palmyra | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 6:30-7:30pm | Sat 3:30pm and Sunday 9:30am | |||
| St Clara, Peru | 6:00pm | Thursday Dec 18 at 5pm until last in line heard | Monday Dec 22 7:30am until last in line heard | Sunday 7:45am for half an hour | |||
| Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth | 4:00pm and 9:00pm | 8:00am and 10:00am | Sunday, Dec 21 at 3:30pm until finished | 12:00 Noon until finished, and 2:30pm until finished | Sat 3:00pm; Sun 7:30am & 10:00am; Mon & Fri 7:30am | ||
| Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | No Mass | 10:00am | Friday, December 19th 5:30pm-6:00pm | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Contact pastor | Saturday 5:40pm-5:55pm |
| Immaculate Conception, Rulo | 5:30pm | 8:30am | Sunday, December 21st at 3:30PM | Sunday at 8AM | |||
| St. Vincent de Paul, Seward | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun. Dec. 21 at 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 10:00am | Sat 4:30pm-5:30pm and Sunday 7:30am-8:00am and 9:30am-10:00am |
| Sacred Heart, Shelby | 5:00pm & 10:00pm | 9:00am | Sun Dec 21st 1:00pm | 7:00am | Before Masses | Sat 4:00pm & Sun 9:30am | |
| St. Mary, Shickley | Carols at 6:30pm with Mass at 7:00pm | Sun 7:30am-7:50am | |||||
| St. John, Smithfield | 8:30am | Sun 8:00-8:30am | |||||
| St. Joseph, Stratton | 5:00pm | 8:30am | Sat Dec. 20 at 8:30am | Sun 8:00am | |||
| St. Joseph, Superior | 4pm | Midnight, 8am | Sat. 5:15 and Sun. 7:30am | ||||
| St. Paulinus, Syracuse | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 8:00am | Sunday December 21st 3:00-4:00pm | 5:00-5:30pm | 10:30am-11:00am | Sat 4:15-4:50pm; Sun 6:40-6:55am, 8:30-8:50am | |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
| St Joseph, Tobias | 7pm | 30 Minutes prior to Mass on Sunday | |||||
| St. Viuts, Touhy | 10:00pm | 9:00am | 20 minutes before 10pm mass | Sunday, 20 minutes before 8am or 10am mass | |||
| St. James, Trenton | 4:00pm | 9:00am | Sat. Dec. 20, @ 9:30am. Sun. Dec. 21 @ 5:00pm. | 5:30pm | 5:00pm | Saturdays @ 4:30pm. Sundays @ 6:30am. | |
| St. Patrick, Utica | 4:00pm | 8:30am | Dec. 21st 5pm in Seward | 5:30-6:30pm | 8-9am | ||
| Sts Mary & Joseph, Valparaiso | 4:00pm and 10:00pm | 9:00am | 5:30-6:00pm Sunday, December 21 with 7-8 Priests hearing Confessions | 3:00-3:40pm Saturdays and 7:15-7:40am Sundays | |||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo | 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 12:00 Midnight | 8:00am / 10:00am | 7:00pm Monday, December 22nd | 7:00pm Monday, December 22nd | Monday-Friday: 6:30am | ||
| St. John, Wauneta | 7:00pm MT | @ St. James, Trenton | Sat. Dec. 20 @ 10:30am MT | 6:00pm MT | Sunday @ 9:30am MY | ||
| St. John Nepomucene, Weston | 5:00pm & 12:00 midnight | Sunday, December 21st 5:00pm | 20 minutes before 7:50am mass | 20 minutes before 7:50am mass | 20 minutes befor 5:00pm mass | Sat. 20 minutes before 5:30pm mass and Sun. 20 minutes before 8am or 10am mass | |
| St Wenceslaus, Wilber | 4pm Mass | 9am Mass | Sat & Sun 30 minutes prior to Mass | ||||
| St. Mary, Wymore | 9:00pm | 10:00am | Dec. 21, 5:00-6:00pm | 11:00am-12noon | Sat 6pm and Sun 10:15am | ||
| St. Joseph, York | 5:30pm and 8:00pm and Midnight | 9:00am | Sun. Dec. 21 at 3pm | 6:30-6:50am and 5:30-6pm | 6:30-6:50am and 12-12:30pm and 7:30-8pm | 6:30-6:50am and 12-12:30pm | Sat. 7:30-7:50am and 4-5pm and Sun. 7:30-7:50am and 9:30-9:50am |
| City and Parish | Christmas Eve Masses Wed. Dec. 24 | Christmas Day Masses Thurs. Dec. 25 | Penance Service | Confessions Mon. Dec. 22 | Confessions Tue. Dec. 23 | Confessions Wed. Dec. 24 | Weekend Confessions |
Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
Read: Letter from Bishop James Conley on the "Eucharistic Passport Pilgrimage"
Read from the Southern Nebraska Register: "Eucharistic Passport Pilgrimage invites faithful on spiritual journey across Lincoln Diocese"
Visit: the Eucharistic Revival page for the Diocese of Lincoln
Visit: National eucharisticrevival.org - Sign up to receive more information or be a Prayer Partner
How does it work?
Pick up a passport from your parish. Each passport includes a list of 17 designated churches and adoration chapels, and a page for each location. Visit the parish during the hours of exposition. Make a holy hour, and spend time with our Lord in prayer, and pray the Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation. Stamp your passport with the stamp provided on the correct page.
Ten people have completed the journey of all 17 Eucharistic Pilgrimage locations and received a prize. No more prizes will be awarded, but if you want to, please tell us about your Eucharistic Journey.
Submit your completed passport here.
1. Beaver Crossing
2. Crete
3. David City
4. St. Cecilia – Hastings
5. Holdrege
6. Imperial
7. Blessed Sacrament - Lincoln
8. Cathedral – Lincoln
9. Newman Center - Lincoln
10. Pink Sisters – Lincoln
11. St. Michael – Lincoln
12. McCook
13. Plattsmouth
14. Rulo
15. Tecumseh
16. Valparaiso
17. York
Make plans to make a holy hour at the next stop on your Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Read: “How to Pray a Holy Hour” by Tom Hoopes of Benedictine College
Or use the Hallow app's "How to Pray: Holy Hour"
“Our diocesan Eucharistic pilgrimage: join us!” by Bishop James Conley
“Explore Nebraska’s adoration chapels with a new pilgrimage ‘passport’” by Catholic News Agency
“Forty-Eight states have empowered parents by enacting school choice legislation. Nebraska should too.”
“The Opportunity Scholarships Act enables parents to make decisions for their kids and their education.”
“Opportunity Scholarships empower low-income children and families, and children who are bullied.”
- Bishop James Conley, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
The Opportunity Scholarships Act, LB753, enacted in 2023 provides education freedom to many Nebraska families who cannot afford the best school setting for their child.
However, a petition effort is underway, seeking to undo The Opportunity Scholarships Act. If the petitioners receive enough signatures by the end of August, they can subject the law to a ballot referendum in fall of 2024 and can block the law from taking effect - preventing children in need from receiving scholarships.
“I am a teacher at a Catholic school in Lincoln, and in support of LB753. The school I teach at is a wonderfully diverse and welcoming place, and when I told my students about LB753 they responded emotionally – one boy actually began to cry because he thought Catholic high school would never be possible for him and his siblings.”
- John Buchkoski, Teacher, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Lincoln
“The Nebraska Opportunity Scholarships Act will make a positive difference for students in need across our diocese and across our state. This is about more than education – it gives these students and their families Hope: hope for this world and the next.”
- Fr. Lawrence Stoley, Superintendent of Schools, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes in Lincoln
Mobile devices download: Outside of Lincoln Easter Schedules 2025 pdf
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Alexandria | 8:00am | |||||||||||
| St. Joseph, Alma | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00am | 3-3:30pm | 12-1pm | 4:30-5pm | 4-4:30pm | 9-9:30am | 10:30-11am | ||
| St. Germanus of Constantinople, Arapahoe | 6pm | 5pm | 9am | 4pm | 8:30am | |||||||
| St. Mary, Ashland | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Following 7:00pm Service | 3:00pm-4:00pm | 10:00am-10:20am | Palm Sunday 4/13 2:00pm-3:00pm | |||
| Assumption, Dwight | 6:00pm | 12:00 noon Stations; 7:00pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:30pm | 10:00am | Following 6:00pm Mass until all are heard | Following 12:00 noon Stations Following 7:00pm Liturgy | Palm Sunday 1:00 pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Auburn | 7pm | 6pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | ||||||||
| St. Mary, Aurora | 7:30pm | 12:05pm | 9:00pm | 8:15am | 7:00am-7:25am | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 8:30pm-10:30pm | 1:15pm-2:30pm | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 7:30am-8:10am | ||
| St. Joseph, Barneston | 7:15 a.m. | 1:30-2:00 p.m. | 6:45-7:10 a.m. | |||||||||
| St. Joseph, Beatrice | 7:00pm | 7:00pm Service; also Noon Stations and 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am | 7:00-8:00pm | 6:30-8:00pm | 8:00-9:00pm | After each service: at about 12:30pm, 3:20pm, and 8:00pm | 4:15-5:00pm | |||
| Sacred Heart, Beaver Crossing | 7pm in Utica St Patrick's | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:15am | 5-6pm | after 7pm liturgy | 9-10am | April 13th 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 5:30pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:00am | 8:00-9:00am | Palm Sunday 2:30 pm | ||||||||
| St. Joseph, Bellwood | 8am | 7:30am | ||||||||||
| St. Peter, Bellwood | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | After liturgy | After liturgy | 9:30am | 1pm Palm Sunday | ||||
| St. Joseph, Benkelman | 7:00pm MT | 8:30pm MT | 10:00am MT | 5:30-6:00pm MT | 9:45am MT | |||||||
| Holy Trinity, Blue Hill | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6-7:00pm | ||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Burchard | 4:00pm | 3pm Stations of the Cross | 8:00am | 6 -7pm | after Mass | after Stations of the Cross | ||||||
| St. John the Baptist, Cambridge | 8pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 11am | 12:30pm, 8pm | 12pm | 10:30am | 3pm Sunday, April 13th | ||||
| St. Anne, Campbell | 6:30pm | Noon: Stations of the Cross | 8:00am | 6-7:00pm | 7:30pm | |||||||
| Sacred Heart, Cedar Hill | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 5:30-6:30pm, 8:00-9:00pm, 9:30-10:30pm | 3:45- 4:45pm | 7:30-7:55am | |||||||
| St. James, Cortland | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:30am | 30 minutes before and after 7am Mass | 1:00pm-1:30pm, 6:00pm-6:25pm, 7:00pm-7:30pm | 10:00am-10:30am, 6:00pm-6:30pm, 8:15pm-8:45pm, 9:00pm-9:30pm, 10:00pm-10:30pm | 12:15pm-12:45pm, 6:00pm-6:30pm, 8:00pm-8:30pm | 10:00am-10:30am, 1:00pm-1:30pm, 4:30pm-5:00pm | 30 mins before 8:00am Mass 30 mins before 10:30am Mass | 4 pm-5 pm visiting priest | |
| Sacred Heart, Crete | 7pm (Bilingual) | 7pm (Bilingual) | 8:30pm (Bilingual) | 9am English; 11:30am Spanish | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 5:30-6:30pm | 12-1pm; 5:30-6:30pm | 12-1pm; 7-8pm | 8:30am; 11am | ||
| St. James, Curtis | 7:00pm | 7:00pm Celebration of Our Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 11:00am | 12:00 Noon-1:00pm and 8:15pm (following Mass, during Adoration) | 1:15pm following Stations and 8:00pm following Passion | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 15 minutes prior-each Sunday Mass as time allows | ||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Davey | 7:00pm | 4:45pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 8:15-8:45pm, or until all are heard | 5:45-6:15pm, or until all are heard | 5:00-5:30pm, or until all are heard | No scheduled confessions | ||||
| St. Mary, David City | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am | 12-1, 4:30-5:30; 7:30-8 | 12-1, 4:30-5:30; 7:30-8 | 7-8am, 12-1pm, after Liturgy | 7-8am, 12-1pm, after Passion | 7-8am, 12-1pm | Deanery Penance Service Palm Sunday | ||
| St. Mary, Denton | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, 12Noon | 8pm | 3:30pm and 8pm | 11am-12 Noon | 30 minutes before Mass times | ||||
| Our Lady of Assumption, Deweese | 7:00pm at Our Lady of Assumption | 10:00am at Our Lady of Assumption | After services | |||||||||
| St. Ann, Doniphan | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 6:45pm-7:45pm during Adoration | Possibly after Mass | Possibly after Service | 8:30am-8:50am | ||||
| Sts. Leo & Martin, Douglas | 7pm at St Martin | 8am at St Martin | 3:30-4:30pm at St Martin | |||||||||
| St. Marys, Elmwood | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9am | 6:15-6:45pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 8:30-8:50am | ||||||
| Resurrection, Elsie | 7:30am | in Grant and Wallace | ||||||||||
| St. Stephen, Exeter | 7pm | 3pm Stations | 8:30pm | 8am | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 7:30-7:45am | |||||
| St. Michael, Fairbury | 7:00pm Mass with adoration until Midnight | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Passion of our Lord | 8:30pm Mass | 10:00am | ||||||||
| Sts Peter & Paul, Falls City | 7:00pm | 12:05pm Good Friday Liturgy; 3:00pm Stations | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | 12-1:00pm | 12-1:00pm | 5-6:00pm & 8:30-9:30pm | 11:00am-12:00pm, 4-5:00pm, 7-8:00pm | 12-1:00pm & 4-5:00pm | 6:15-6:45am & 9:15-9:45am | Penance Service Sunday, April 6, 5:30-6:30 pm | |
| St. Joseph, Farnam | 7:30am | 6:30-7:30pm | 15 minutes before 7:30am Mass | |||||||||
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 5:30pm | 8:30am | 4:30-5:15pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 1:00-2:00 pm | ||||||||
| St. Joseph, Friend | 6:00pm | 3:00pm Station, 6:00pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 7:00pm | 4:00pm | 11:00am | 8:00am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Geneva | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 7:30-7:50am & 5:00-5:30pm | 6:00-8:00pm | 8:00-8:30am & After 7:00pm Liturgy/9:00pm till finished/10:00pm till finished/11:00pm till finished | 12:00-12:30pm/After 3:00pm Stations till finished | 9:00-9:30am | |||
| St. Joseph, Giltner | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 10:45am | 8:30am-8:55am | 4:30pm-5:20pm | 8:15pm-9:30pm | 10:00am-10:40am | |||||
| Mother of Sorrows, Grant | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 9:30am | 11am-noon | 11am-noon | 12-1pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Greenwood | 3:00pm | 8:30am | Following 3:00pm Service | 8:00am-8:20am | ||||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Joseph, Harvard | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9am English & 11:30am Spanish | After Mass | After the Liturgy | 9:30am-10:30am or until finished | 8:30-8:50 am & after the 11:30am Mass | ||||
| St Michael, Hastings | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am | 7pm-8:30pm | 4-5pm | 9pm until finished | After 8am morning prayer, after 3pm Stations of the Cross, after 7:30pm Liturgy | 3pm-4:30pm | prior-7:30am Mass | after the 4 pm Sermon Series on Palm Sunday with deanery priests | |
| St. Cecilia, Hastings | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am & 7:30am; 11:30am Vietnamese; 1:00pm Spanish | 7:00-8:00pm | 5:30-6:30pm & 8:00-9:00pm | 4:30-5:30pm & 8:30-9:00pm | noon-1:00pm; 3:00-4:00pm & 8:00-9:00pm | noon-1:00pm | 20 minutes before each Mass | Sunday, April 13 Communal Penance Service at St. Michaels Church 4:00-5:00pm | |
| Holy Family, Heartwell | 7:00 PM | Stations of the Cross 3pm | None (at main parish) | 8:30am | 6-6:50pm, after Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3:30pm (after Stations of the Cross) | 8-8:25am | Confessions with Fr. Current 6:30-7 pm Friday April 11th. | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Hebron | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10am | 6-7pm | 6-7pm | 7-8pm | 9-10am | ||||
| All Saints, Holdrege | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 12-1pm, 6-7pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 5-5:30pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12:30-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 4:30-5:30pm | |||
| St. Catherine, Indianola | 7:00 PM | 12 noon Stations, 3 PM Seven Last Words, 7 PM Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 4-5 PM | 12 Noon-1 PM; 7-8 PM | 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM all until finished | after each Good Friday service until all finished | none scheduled | none scheduled | 4 P.M. Palm Sunday afternoon | |
| Sacred Heart, Kenesaw | 5:30pm | 5:30pm | 11:00am | 3:00pm | ||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Lawrence | 7:00pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | 3:00pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | 8:30pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | After Services | After Services | 30 minutes before weekend Mass April 13 | ||||||
| St. Stephen, Lawrence | 8:00am at St Stephen's | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, Manley | 5:30pm | 11am | 4:45-5:20pm | 10:30-10:50am | ||||||||
| St. Ann, McCook | 7:00pm | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, McCook | 7:00pm | 3:00pm and 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am | 7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm and after 7:00pm Mass | After 3:00pm Stations and after 7:00pm Liturgy | Noon-1:00pm | |||
| Sacred Heart, McCook (Hayes Center) | 7:00pm | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, McCool Junction | 7pm | 7pm | 10am | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 9:30-9:50am | ||||||
| St James, Mead | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9am | ||||||||
| St Wenceslaus, Milligan | 6pm Veneration of the Cross | 10am English; 12 Noon TLM (Latin) | 5:00-5:45pm | |||||||||
| St. John the Baptist, Minden | None (at mission parish) | Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 7pm, Bilingual | 8:30 PM | 10:30am, 12:30pm Spanish | 12-1pm, 7:30-8:30pm | None (At mission parish) | 12-1pm, 6-6:50pm, after Passion Liturgy | 11am-Noon, 7-8pm | 10-10:25am, 12-12:25pm | Confessions with Fr. Current, 7:15-8 pm on Friday, April 11. | ||
| St. George, Morse Bluff | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 5:30-6:55pm | 5:30-6:30pm | Noon-1:00pm, 2:30-3:30pmSunday, | Sunday, April 13-2:00 pm | |||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Nebraska City | 7:00pm | 3pm Stations and Divine Mercy Chaplet; 7pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 7:00pm-8:00pm | After Holy Thursday Mass | After 3pm Stations and After Evening Liturgy | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 20 minutes before each Mass (as normal) | Palm Sunday 1:30 pm-2:30 pm | ||
| St. Benedict , Nebraska City | 8pm | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | 9am; 12pm (Spanish) | 4pm-5pm | 11am-12pm | ||||||
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Platte | 6:00pm | Noon- Stations; 3pm Divine Mercy; 6pm Good Friday Service | 8:30pm | 10:00am | After 6pm Mass until last heard | North Platte Combined Penance Service at Holy Spirit Sunday April 13 at 3 pm | ||||||
| St. Mary, Odell | 7:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 7:00-7:30 p.m. | 8:00-8:30 p.m. | ||||||||
| St. Michael, Oxford | 5-5:30pm | 1-1:30pm | ||||||||||
| Holy Family, Palisade | 9:00am | 6:30pm | 10:00-10:30am | |||||||||
| Sts. Leo & Martin, Palmyra | 7pm at St Leo | 8:30pm at St Leo | 8am at St Martin and 10am at St Leo | 5-7pm at St Leo | 5-7pm at St Leo | 8pm-Midnight at St Leo | Noon-2pm at St Leo | 5-6pm Sat. 4/12 at St. Leo | ||||
| St. Clara, Peru | 8:30am | |||||||||||
| Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 10:30am | After the 7pm Mass, until finished | After Noon Stations until finished, and after 7pm Liturgy until finished | 3:00pm until finished | 7:30-7:55am & 10:00-10:25am | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 5:00-6:00pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 3:00-4:00 pm | |||||||
| Immaculate Conception, Rulo | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 8:30pm-10pm | 8:30pm-10pm | 8am | |||||
| St. Mary, Arago | 3pm | 10:30am | ||||||||||
| St. Vincent de Paul, Seward | 7:00pm | Sung Chaplet & Stations 3pm; Liturgy Service 7pm | 8:00pm | 8am & 10am | After The Supper of the Lord Mass | After Passion of the Lord Service | Penance Service-5 pm | |||||
| St. Mary, Shickley | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 6:30-6:50am | After 7:00pm Liturgy till finished | ||||||||
| St. John, Smithfield | 3:00pm | 8:30am | 3:45-4:15pm | |||||||||
| St. Mary, St. Mary | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | ||||||
| St Anthony, Steinauer | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6-7pm | after Mass | after liturgy | |||||
| St. Joseph, Stratton | 3:00pm CT | 8:30am CT | 4:00pm CT | 12:30pm CT | 7:30am CT | |||||||
| St. Paulinus, Syracuse | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00 and 9:00am | 6:00-6:30pm | Following Holy Thursday Mass | 2:30-2:55pm and 6:30-6:55pm | 4:00-5:00pm | Palm Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm | |||
| St. Andrew, Tecumseh | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10 am; 12:30 pm Spanish | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |||||
| St Joseph, Tobias | 3pm | 8am | ||||||||||
| St Vitus Parish, Touhy | 3:00pm Lord's Passion | 10:00am | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | |||||||
| St. James, Trenton | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am | 5:30-6:00pm | 8:00pm (after Mass) | 8:00pm (after Good Friday service) | 12:30-1:00pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 2:00 pm (visiting priest available till confessions finished.) | |||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Patrick, Utica | 7pm | 3pm | 9am | 6:45-7:45pm | after 7pm Mass | after 3pm liturgy | 11am-noon | April 13th 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | ||||
| Sts Mary & Joseph, Valparaiso | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Passion of the Lord | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 9:30am | 6:30-7:00pm | 3:30-4:00pm following Stations of the Cross | 3:00-4:45pm | 7:15-7:45am | Penance Service & Confessions Sunday 4/13 5:30-6:00pm | |||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am / 9:00am/ 10:30am / Noon (Latin) | 7:00pm | 6:00pm | 12:30-1:30pm; 6:00pm | 9-10am | Tuesday, April 15th Penance Service 7-8:30 pm | |||
| St. Mary, Wallace | 7:00pm | 9:00am | 11-11:55am | on appointment | 8:30-8:45am | |||||||
| St. John, Wauneta | 10:00am (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 10:00am (MT) | |||||||||
| St. William, Wellfleet | 9:30am | 7:00pm-8:00pm | 15 minutes before 9:30am Mass as time allows | |||||||||
| St. John Nepomucene, Weston | 7:00pm | 12:00pm-Stations 7:00pm Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | Sunday, April 13th 5:00 pm | |
| St Wenceslaus, Wilber | 7pm | 7pm | 8:15pm | 10am | ||||||||
| St. Mary, Wymore | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:45 a.m. | 1:00-1:30 p.m. | 6:15-6:45 p.m. | 3:30-4:00 p.m. | ||||||
| St. Joseph, York | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | 6:30-6:50am; 6-6:30pm | 6:30-6:50am; 7:30-8pm | noon-12:30pm; 6-6:30pm; 8:30-9pm | 12:30-1pm; 3:30-4pm; 5:30-6pm; 8:30-9pm | 4-5pm | 7:30-7:50am; 9:30-9:50am | ||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
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| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Alexandria | 8:00am | |||||||||||
| St. Joseph, Alma | 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00am | 3-3:30pm | 12-1pm | 4:30-5pm | 4-4:30pm | 9-9:30am | 10:30-11am | ||
| St. Germanus of Constantinople, Arapahoe | 6pm | 5pm | 9am | 4pm | 8:30am | |||||||
| St. Mary, Ashland | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Following 7:00pm Service | 3:00pm-4:00pm | 10:00am-10:20am | Palm Sunday 4/13 2:00pm-3:00pm | |||
| Assumption, Dwight | 6:00pm | 12:00 noon Stations; 7:00pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:30pm | 10:00am | Following 6:00pm Mass until all are heard | Following 12:00 noon Stations Following 7:00pm Liturgy | Palm Sunday 1:00 pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Auburn | 7pm | 6pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | ||||||||
| St. Mary, Aurora | 7:30pm | 12:05pm | 9:00pm | 8:15am | 7:00am-7:25am | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 8:30pm-10:30pm | 1:15pm-2:30pm | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 7:30am-8:10am | ||
| St. Joseph, Beatrice | 7:00pm | 7:00pm Service; also Noon Stations and 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am | 7:00-8:00pm | 6:30-8:00pm | 8:00-9:00pm | After each service: at about 12:30pm, 3:20pm, and 8:00pm | 4:15-5:00pm | |||
| Sacred Heart, Beaver Crossing | 7pm in Utica St Patrick's | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:15am | 5-6pm | after 7pm liturgy | 9-10am | April 13th 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 5:30pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:00am | 8:00-9:00am | Palm Sunday 2:30 pm | ||||||||
| St. Joseph, Bellwood | 8am | 7:30am | ||||||||||
| St. Peter, Bellwood | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | After liturgy | After liturgy | 9:30am | 1pm Palm Sunday | ||||
| St. Joseph, Benkelman | 7:00pm MT | 8:30pm MT | 10:00am MT | 5:30-6:00pm MT | 9:45am MT | |||||||
| Holy Trinity, Blue Hill | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6-7:00pm | ||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Burchard | 4:00pm | 3pm Stations of the Cross | 8:00am | 6 -7pm | after Mass | after Stations of the Cross | ||||||
| St. John the Baptist, Cambridge | 8pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 11am | 12:30pm, 8pm | 12pm | 10:30am | 3pm Sunday, April 13th | ||||
| St. Anne, Campbell | 6:30pm | Noon: Stations of the Cross | 8:00am | 6-7:00pm | 7:30pm | |||||||
| Sacred Heart, Cedar Hill | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 5:30-6:30pm, 8:00-9:00pm, 9:30-10:30pm | 3:45- 4:45pm | 7:30-7:55am | |||||||
| St. James, Cortland | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:30am | 30 minutes before and after 7am Mass | 1:00pm-1:30pm, 6:00pm-6:25pm, 7:00pm-7:30pm | 10:00am-10:30am, 6:00pm-6:30pm, 8:15pm-8:45pm, 9:00pm-9:30pm, 10:00pm-10:30pm | 12:15pm-12:45pm, 6:00pm-6:30pm, 8:00pm-8:30pm | 10:00am-10:30am, 1:00pm-1:30pm, 4:30pm-5:00pm | 30 mins before 8:00am Mass 30 mins before 10:30am Mass | 4 pm-5 pm visiting priest | |
| Sacred Heart, Crete | 7pm (Bilingual) | 7pm (Bilingual) | 8:30pm (Bilingual) | 9am English; 11:30am Spanish | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 6-7pm | 12-1pm; 5:30-6:30pm | 12-1pm; 5:30-6:30pm | 12-1pm; 7-8pm | 8:30am; 11am | ||
| St. James, Curtis | 7:00pm | 7:00pm Celebration of Our Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 11:00am | 12:00 Noon-1:00pm and 8:15pm (following Mass, during Adoration) | 1:15pm following Stations and 8:00pm following Passion | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 15 minutes prior-each Sunday Mass as time allows | ||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Davey | 7:00pm | 4:45pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 8:15-8:45pm, or until all are heard | 5:45-6:15pm, or until all are heard | 5:00-5:30pm, or until all are heard | No scheduled confessions | ||||
| St. Mary, David City | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am | 12-1, 4:30-5:30; 7:30-8 | 12-1, 4:30-5:30; 7:30-8 | 7-8am, 12-1pm, after Liturgy | 7-8am, 12-1pm, after Passion | 7-8am, 12-1pm | Deanery Penance Service Palm Sunday | ||
| St. Mary, Denton | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, 12Noon | 8pm | 3:30pm and 8pm | 11am-12 Noon | 30 minutes before Mass times | ||||
| Our Lady of Assumption, Deweese | 7:00pm at Our Lady of Assumption | 10:00am at Our Lady of Assumption | After services | |||||||||
| St. Ann, Doniphan | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 6:45pm-7:45pm during Adoration | Possibly after Mass | Possibly after Service | 8:30am-8:50am | ||||
| Sts. Leo & Martin, Douglas | 7pm at St Martin | 8am at St Martin | 3:30-4:30pm at St Martin | |||||||||
| St. Marys, Elmwood | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9am | 6:15-6:45pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 8:30-8:50am | ||||||
| Resurrection, Elsie | 7:30am | in Grant and Wallace | ||||||||||
| St. Stephen, Exeter | 7pm | 3pm Stations | 8:30pm | 8am | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 7:30-7:45am | |||||
| St. Michael, Fairbury | 7:00pm Mass with adoration until Midnight | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Passion of our Lord | 8:30pm Mass | 10:00am | ||||||||
| Sts Peter & Paul, Falls City | 7:00pm | 12:05pm Good Friday Liturgy; 3:00pm Stations | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | 12-1:00pm | 12-1:00pm | 5-6:00pm & 8:30-9:30pm | 11:00am-12:00pm, 4-5:00pm, 7-8:00pm | 12-1:00pm & 4-5:00pm | 6:15-6:45am & 9:15-9:45am | Penance Service Sunday, April 6, 5:30-6:30 pm | |
| St. Joseph, Farnam | 7:30am | 6:30-7:30pm | 15 minutes before 7:30am Mass | |||||||||
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 5:30pm | 8:30am | 4:30-5:15pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 1:00-2:00 pm | ||||||||
| St. Joseph, Friend | 6:00pm | 3:00pm Station, 6:00pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 7:00pm | 4:00pm | 11:00am | 8:00am | ||||
| St. Joseph, Geneva | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 7:30-7:50am & 5:00-5:30pm | 6:00-8:00pm | 8:00-8:30am & After 7:00pm Liturgy/9:00pm till finished/10:00pm till finished/11:00pm till finished | 12:00-12:30pm/After 3:00pm Stations till finished | 9:00-9:30am | |||
| St. Joseph, Giltner | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 10:45am | 8:30am-8:55am | 4:30pm-5:20pm | 8:15pm-9:30pm | 10:00am-10:40am | |||||
| Mother of Sorrows, Grant | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 9:30am | 11am-noon | 11am-noon | 12-1pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Greenwood | 3:00pm | 8:30am | Following 3:00pm Service | 8:00am-8:20am | ||||||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St Michael, Hastings | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9am, 11am | 7pm-8:30pm | 4-5pm | 9pm until finished | After 8am morning prayer, after 3pm Stations of the Cross, after 7:30pm Liturgy | 3pm-4:30pm | prior-7:30am Mass | after the 4 pm Sermon Series on Palm Sunday with deanery priests | |
| St. Cecilia, Hastings | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am & 7:30am; 11:30am Vietnamese; 1:00pm Spanish | 7:00-8:00pm | 5:30-6:30pm & 8:00-9:00pm | 4:30-5:30pm & 8:30-9:00pm | noon-1:00pm; 3:00-4:00pm & 8:00-9:00pm | noon-1:00pm | 20 minutes before each Mass | Sunday, April 13 Communal Penance Service at St. Michaels Church 4:00-5:00pm | |
| Holy Family, Heartwell | 7:00 PM | Stations of the Cross 3pm | None (at main parish) | 8:30am | 6-6:50pm, after Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3:30pm (after Stations of the Cross) | 8-8:25am | Confessions with Fr. Current 6:30-7 pm Friday April 11th. | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Hebron | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 10am | 6-7pm | 6-7pm | 7-8pm | 9-10am | ||||
| All Saints, Holdrege | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 12-1pm, 6-7pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 5-5:30pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12:30-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, 12-1pm, 4:30-5:30pm | |||
| St. Catherine, Indianola | 7:00 PM | 12 noon Stations, 3 PM Seven Last Words, 7 PM Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 4-5 PM | 12 Noon-1 PM; 7-8 PM | 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM all until finished | after each Good Friday service until all finished | none scheduled | none scheduled | 4 P.M. Palm Sunday afternoon | |
| Sacred Heart, Kenesaw | 5:30pm | 5:30pm | 11:00am | 3:00pm | ||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Lawrence | 7:00pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | 3:00pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | 8:30pm at St Stepen's Catholic Church | After Services | After Services | 30 minutes before weekend Mass April 13 | ||||||
| St. Stephen, Lawrence | 8:00am at St Stephen's | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, Manley | 5:30pm | 11am | 4:45-5:20pm | 10:30-10:50am | ||||||||
| St. Ann, McCook | 7:00pm | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, McCook | 7:00pm | 3:00pm and 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am | 7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm and after 7:00pm Mass | After 3:00pm Stations and after 7:00pm Liturgy | Noon-1:00pm | |||
| Sacred Heart, McCook (Hayes Center) | 7:00pm | |||||||||||
| St. Patrick, McCool Junction | 7pm | 7pm | 10am | 6-6:30pm | 3:30-4pm | 9:30-9:50am | ||||||
| St James, Mead | 7pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9am | ||||||||
| St Wenceslaus, Milligan | 6pm Veneration of the Cross | 10am English; 12 Noon TLM (Latin) | 5:00-5:45pm | |||||||||
| St. John the Baptist, Minden | None (at mission parish) | Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 7pm, Bilingual | 8:30 PM | 10:30am, 12:30pm Spanish | 12-1pm, 7:30-8:30pm | None (At mission parish) | 12-1pm, 6-6:50pm, after Passion Liturgy | 11am-Noon, 7-8pm | 10-10:25am, 12-12:25pm | Confessions with Fr. Current, 7:15-8 pm on Friday, April 11. | ||
| St. George, Morse Bluff | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 5:30-6:55pm | 5:30-6:30pm | Noon-1:00pm, 2:30-3:30pmSunday, | Sunday, April 13-2:00 pm | |||||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Nebraska City | 7:00pm | 3pm Stations and Divine Mercy Chaplet; 7pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 7:00pm-8:00pm | After Holy Thursday Mass | After 3pm Stations and After Evening Liturgy | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 20 minutes before each Mass (as normal) | Palm Sunday 1:30 pm-2:30 pm | ||
| St. Benedict , Nebraska City | 8pm | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | 9am; 12pm (Spanish) | 4pm-5pm | 11am-12pm | ||||||
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Platte | 6:00pm | Noon- Stations; 3pm Divine Mercy; 6pm Good Friday Service | 8:30pm | 10:00am | After 6pm Mass until last heard | North Platte Combined Penance Service at Holy Spirit Sunday April 13 at 3 pm | ||||||
| St. Michael, Oxford | 5-5:30pm | 1-1:30pm | ||||||||||
| Holy Family, Palisade | 9:00am | 6:30pm | 10:00-10:30am | |||||||||
| Sts. Leo & Martin, Palmyra | 7pm at St Leo | 8:30pm at St Leo | 8am at St Martin and 10am at St Leo | 5-7pm at St Leo | 5-7pm at St Leo | 8pm-Midnight at St Leo | Noon-2pm at St Leo | 5-6pm Sat. 4/12 at St. Leo | ||||
| St. Clara, Peru | 8:30am | |||||||||||
| Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 10:30am | After the 7pm Mass, until finished | After Noon Stations until finished, and after 7pm Liturgy until finished | 3:00pm until finished | 7:30-7:55am & 10:00-10:25am | ||||
| Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:30am | 5:00-6:00pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 3:00-4:00 pm | |||||||
| Immaculate Conception, Rulo | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 8:30pm-10pm | 8:30pm-10pm | 8am | |||||
| St. Mary, Arago | 3pm | 10:30am | ||||||||||
| St. Vincent de Paul, Seward | 7:00pm | Sung Chaplet & Stations 3pm; Liturgy Service 7pm | 8:00pm | 8am & 10am | After The Supper of the Lord Mass | After Passion of the Lord Service | Penance Service-5 pm | |||||
| St. Mary, Shickley | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 6:30-6:50am | After 7:00pm Liturgy till finished | ||||||||
| St. John , Smithfield | 3:00pm | 8:30am | 3:45-4:15pm | |||||||||
| St Anthony, Steinauer | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6-7pm | after Mass | after liturgy | |||||
| St. Joseph, Stratton | 3:00pm CT | 8:30am CT | 4:00pm CT | 12:30pm CT | 7:30am CT | |||||||
| St. Paulinus, Syracuse | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00 and 9:00am | 6:00-6:30pm | Following Holy Thursday Mass | 2:30-2:55pm and 6:30-6:55pm | 4:00-5:00pm | Palm Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm | |||
| St Joseph, Tobias | 3pm | 8am | ||||||||||
| St Vitus Parish, Touhy | 3:00pm Lord's Passion | 10:00am | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | |||||||
| St. James, Trenton | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am | 5:30-6:00pm | 8:00pm (after Mass) | 8:00pm (after Good Friday service) | 12:30-1:00pm | Palm Sunday 4/13 2:00 pm (visiting priest available till confessions finished.) | |||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| St. Patrick, Utica | 7pm | 3pm | 9am | 6:45-7:45pm | after 7pm Mass | after 3pm liturgy | 11am-noon | April 13th 3pm in York and 5pm in Seward | ||||
| Sts Mary & Joseph, Valparaiso | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Passion of the Lord | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 9:30am | 6:30-7:00pm | 3:30-4:00pm following Stations of the Cross | 3:00-4:45pm | 7:15-7:45am | Penance Service & Confessions Sunday 4/13 5:30-6:00pm | |||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am / 9:00am/ 10:30am / Noon (Latin) | 7:00pm | 6:00pm | 12:30-1:30pm; 6:00pm | 9-10am | Tuesday, April 15th Penance Service 7-8:30 pm | |||
| St. Mary, Wallace | 7:00pm | 9:00am | 11-11:55am | on appointment | 8:30-8:45am | |||||||
| St. John, Wauneta | 10:00am (MT) | 6:30pm (MT) | 10:00am (MT) | |||||||||
| St. William, Wellfleet | 9:30am | 7:00pm-8:00pm | 15 minutes before 9:30am Mass as time allows | |||||||||
| St. John Nepomucene, Weston | 7:00pm | 12:00pm-Stations 7:00pm Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | 20 minutes before mass | Sunday, April 13th 5:00 pm | |
| St Wenceslaus, Wilber | 7pm | 7pm | 8:15pm | 10am | ||||||||
| St. Joseph, York | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | 6:30-6:50am; 6-6:30pm | 6:30-6:50am; 7:30-8pm | noon-12:30pm; 6-6:30pm; 8:30-9pm | 12:30-1pm; 3:30-4pm; 5:30-6pm; 8:30-9pm | 4-5pm | 7:30-7:50am; 9:30-9:50am | ||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Apr 17 Mass | Good Friday Apr 18 Services | Easter Vigil Apr 19 Mass | Easter Sunday Apr 20 Mass | Tuesday 4/15 Confessions | Wednesday Confessions | Holy Thursday Confessions | Good Friday Confessions | Saturday Confessions | Easter Sun Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
December 31, 2022
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Bishop Conley Statement on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
It is with great sadness and hope in the Resurrection that I learned of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this morning. Pope Benedict will be remembered as a giant of the Catholic Church. He was a guiding theological light for all of us. He stood firm against the waves of secularism battering the Church; like a rock, his teachings were grounded in the Truth of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church.
Pope Benedict’s work at the Second Vatican Council and his subsequent theological writings during the pontificate of Pope St. John Paul II and his own time as pope will serve as a guide for the Church for generations to come. His years of intense work on the Catechism of the Catholic Church are a testament to his dedication to shepherding the faithful and bringing us all closer to Christ.
I will never forget the gentle humility he brought to his work, whether he was leading a discussion, greeting the faithful or meeting one-on-one with a bishop. He was a humble man whose holiness drew so many closer to Christ.
I am so thankful to Pope Benedict for naming me a bishop in 2008 and appointing me to lead this great Diocese of Lincoln in 2012. Having had the privilege of meeting him and talking with him on numerous occasions, I will always remember the depth of his wisdom and knowledge, his heart for service to the Church, and his immense love for the Catholic faith. He has left a very permanent and distinct mark on the Catholic Church. Thank you Pope Benedict for your service to God here on earth. May you now rest in His peace eternally.
Bishop James D. Conley
Diocese of Lincoln
Bishop Emeritus Bruskewitz Statement on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a great man and a great theologian. I was more than honored to have known him.
I first met him in the last session of the Second Vatican Council when I was a priest-usher in 1965. We have been friends on many levels for many years, knowing him as theologian Joseph Ratzinger and later as Cardinal Ratzinger and then as Pope Benedict XVI. We had many beautiful conversations together. I think he was an incredibly important person in the history of the Church. His mind was absolutely magnificent. We had many conversations, mostly on the theological level. I was always awed by his knowledge and his incredible ability, as well as his dedication to theological research.
I was honored he asked me to translate the Compendium to the Catechism of the Catholic Church into English, which I did. In 2010, on the occasion of my 50th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood he sent me a very nice congratulatory letter.
We were very good friends. His service to the Church will not be forgotten and should be treasured. May he now rest in the peace of God.
Bishop Emeritus Fabian Bruskewitz
Diocese of Lincoln
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A pastoral letter on adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist
Bishop James Conley
Holy Thursday, 2017
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
We are made for love.
We are made to love, and to be loved.
Each one of us longs to be loved, because love is the source and the meaning of our lives. Without love, our lives feel empty, meaningless, and lonely. Most of us have found that nothing can take the place of love—nothing can satisfy us but love, given and received, by which we experience the love of God.
We are made by Love, in the image of Love, and for the purpose of Love—because God is love, and God has created each one of us in and through love.
Indeed, love is at the center of what it means to be a person. And the whole Christian mystery is the story of God’s love for us—the love of Jesus Christ, who came into the world for love.
Christ came into the world because the bonds of love between God and mankind had been broken by sin, and only he could repair them. He came because God loves us enough to atone for our sins. He came in love to undo the brokenness, pain, emptiness, and death brought forth by our frequent failure to love. He came to accept the death we deserve as sinners, to die so that we could have life. He came to save the world, through love. In love, he became a sacrifice to atone for our sin and to bring salvation to the world.
Love is selfless sacrifice, and sacrifice is the language of love. Love is the gift of ourselves to our beloved. And Christ made a gift of himself—he gave us his body and blood—poured himself out for our salvation, when he conquered death by dying and rising again.
Christ gave us his body and blood, as an act of love, so that we could know the love of God.
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On the night before he was crucified, Jesus gathered with his apostles for a Passover meal.
Jesus and his apostles recalled the promises that God had made to his people: that he would provide a sacrifice to atone for sin, that he would set his people free, that he would send a savior, who would bring salvation to the world.
Jesus told the apostles that he was “the way, the truth, and the life.” He told them that he was the fulfillment of every prophecy and expectation, every hope and every promise, and that by his life, death, and resurrection, men and women could live forever in union with God.
Christ revealed to his apostles his mission of love. He told them to “love one another, as I love you.” He told them that they should make disciples, to proclaim the Gospel to the world, “so that they may share my joy completely.”
Before he conquered death forever, in a sacrifice of love, Jesus gave himself to the Church in the gift of the Eucharist.
He blessed bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and he told them that it was his body, which they should take and eat. Then he took a chalice filled with wine, blessed it, and gave it to his disciples, telling them that they should drink. “This is my blood of the covenant,” Jesus said, “which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”
In the Eucharist, the apostles received a share in Christ’s own identity: they became a part of his passion and death, and they became a part of his resurrection. The Eucharist unified the apostles to Jesus Christ in the bonds of his sacrificial love.
“By making the bread into his Body and the wine into his Blood,” wrote Pope Benedict XVI, “he anticipates his death, he accepts it in his heart, and he transforms it into an action of love.”
When he gave his apostles the Eucharist, he told them to “do this in remembrance of me.” He gave them the grace to take ordinary bread and wine, and through his words, transform it into his body and blood, so that his disciples in the Church could receive him, and be unified to him in love.
In the Eucharist, Pope Benedict XVI taught, “God's own love—his agape—comes to us bodily, in order to continue his work in us and through us.”
In the Eucharist, we are made sharers in Christ’s mission of love. He came to redeem the world. In the Eucharist, we are called to make disciples of all nations, so that all people will know the freedom of life in the love of the Lord. He has given us—the Church—a mission. And in the gift of the Holy Eucharist, he has given us himself, so that as we follow him, we can be unified to his life, and he can be present, with us, at all times, until the end of the world.
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We are living in a time, and a culture, which does not seem to know the love of God. In fact, Pope St. John Paul II taught that we are living in a culture that “often lives as if God does not exist.”
Our social and cultural values are not defined by virtue or grace, but by sentiment and confusion, by, as Pope Benedict XVI said, the “dictatorship of relativism that does not recognize anything as definitive and whose ultimate goal consists solely of one's own ego and desires.”
Pope Francis says that in our time, “humanity is experiencing a turning-point in its history,” in which “our contemporaries are barely living from day to day, with dire consequences.” We are acutely aware that in our world abortion is tolerated, personal conscience obliterated, and the family undermined and attacked by the cultural powers that shape public opinion and policy. More personally, we are all aware that in our post-Christian culture, men and women are impacted by a terrible loneliness, a despondency, and, ultimately, by the gripping despair of life without God.
Today, the great advances in technology have combined with our ethos of relativism to form a world in need of beauty, and truth and goodness: in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We live in a world which is longing to experience the love of God. We live in missionary territory, as “strangers in a strange land.” Our world, our Church, our parishes, communities, and families are all in need of the renewal that comes in and through Christ’s love. And God is calling us to be missionaries of renewal in Jesus Christ.
Because we are baptized in Christ, and have been confirmed in the Holy Spirit, and unified with Christ in the Eucharist, the defining mission of our lives must be to “make disciples of all nations.”
We, who have experienced God’s love and become his disciples, are called—each one of us—to be missionaries of the Gospel, proclaiming Jesus Christ, as if for the very first time, to our families, neighbors, and friends—to souls living in a culture longing for Jesus Christ.
But to witness to renewal through God’s love, our own hearts must grow in ever deeper love for God. To be true missionaries, we must experience a daily conversion of the heart—a daily renewal of life in God’s love. At the heart of the renewal is the holy Eucharist.
The Eucharist is at the center of every good work the Church undertakes and is at the heart of the identity of Christ’s great saints. The great missionaries and saints who have gone before us have been guided, sanctified, and transformed by the Eucharist. They were renewed in the gift of the Lord’s love, in the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Pope Benedict XVI said that the Church’s great saints “constantly renewed their capacity for love of neighbor from their encounter with the Eucharistic Lord.”
The Eucharist, which is the “source and summit” of our faith, has the power to transform us—to deepen our intimate friendship with Jesus Christ, to remake our hearts like his, and to fill us with the power of his love. And today, because God is calling us to renew our commitment to become missionaries of the Gospel, he is calling us to deepen our devotion to the Eucharist, and to be transformed by the power of Christ’s Eucharistic presence.
“The Eucharist not only gathers the Church,” wrote Bishop Dominque Rey, “but sends us out, renewed, to gather the whole world.”
God is calling us to be holy missionaries of the Gospel. And at the heart of holiness is the Eucharist.
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In a particular way, God is calling us, in the Diocese of Lincoln, in every family, every parish, every school, and in every religious community, to grow more deeply in love with the Lord, and to become missionaries of his love, through a deeper commitment to the practice of exposition and adoration of the Eucharist.
When we adore Christ in the Eucharist, exposed in the monstrance, we gaze directly at the mystery of his presence. The Eucharist is love made visible.
Pope Benedict XVI said that when we look upon Christ in the Eucharist “we enter into the very dynamic of his self-giving.” For that reason, adoration of the Eucharist, exposed to our view in the monstrance, is particularly important for us, and a particularly powerful encounter with the Lord.
I often ask children to imagine walking by the house of the Holy Family in Nazareth. Children who love the Lord might remember that Jesus lives there, and make a gesture of reverence, or say a short prayer. But if we walked by the Lord’s house, and he was out on the porch, and we could look directly at him, we would stop, and talk to him, and know that he was hearing us, and talking to us. So it is with adoring Christ in the Eucharist, visible to us in the monstrance. We see him, and we know that he sees us. We speak to him, and we know that he hears us. When we adore Christ in the Eucharist, exposed in the monstrance, the Lord engages all of our senses, through the ministry of the Church, to awaken us to the power of encountering him—love made visible.
Pope St. John Paul II wrote that through adoration of the Eucharist, “we can say not only that each of us receives Christ, but also that Christ receives each of us. He enters into friendship with us: ‘You are my friends.’”
In friendship, in the dialogue of Eucharistic adoration, God transforms us, so that, in love, we can make gifts of our ourselves to the world, just as Christ has made a gift of himself in the Eucharist.
Pope St. John Paul II called Eucharistic adoration a “transforming force,” which transforms us, and transforms the world.
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Encountering Christ in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an invitation, for all people, to deepen their relationship with the Lord, and to grow in communion with his Church. In adoration, we grow in unity and friendship with him—we learn to hear his voice, to know his will, and, most especially, to know and trust the power of his love.
Everyone—no matter his circumstances—can kneel before the Eucharist, and encounter, in visible reality, the mystery of God’s transformative and powerful love. We all long for love, and in the gift of Eucharistic adoration, we can all experience the love of the Lord.
No one needs to be a mystic to kneel before the Lord in adoration. Everyone begins the practice of prayer without knowing much about how to pray. But in silence, kneeling before Jesus, we learn how God speaks to us. We learn to hear his “still, small voice,” and we learn to speak to God from the depths of our own hearts. In silence, we learn to put aside the plaguing distractions of our time—the chirping and buzzing of our technology—and simply experience the presence of God, which transforms us in peace.
“God’s first language,” said St. John of the Cross, “is silence.” In the silence of Eucharistic adoration, we learn true humility. As we kneel before our Creator-God, we are confronted with the power and the mystery of God’s love. And it is from this silence and humility that we experience a deep communion and friendship with God.
Cardinal Robert Sarah says that “silence is an attitude of the soul,” and that when we adore the Lord in silence, his presence fills our hearts, our minds, and our imaginations.
Again, Cardinal Sarah writes that “without radical humility, expressed in gestures of adoration and in sacred rituals, no friendship with God is possible. True Christian silence becomes sacred silence as it becomes silence of communion. This is why silence is necessary for a true sacramental life: It leads to adoration, to a personal encounter with the Living God. Before the divine majesty, we are at a loss for words. Who would dare speak up in the presence of the Almighty?”
There are prayerful steps we can take, in the silence of Eucharistic adoration, to hear the Lord’s voice. We can begin by thanking God for his presence, and by asking him to help us to know him, and to love him. We can acknowledge our distractions, and ask the Lord to give us the gift of silence. And, through Scripture, or the mysteries of the rosary, through some other spiritual practice or reading, or through simple contemplation of God’s goodness, we can begin to hear the Lord’s voice. We can share our hearts with the Lord, and ask him to fill our minds, our imaginations, and our hearts with his presence.
God speaks to us when he is present before us in the Eucharist. We need only learn his language: we need only dare to kneel humbly before the Lord and, with trust in God, begin a dialogue of silence—intimate, powerful, and real.
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Christ gave his Church the Eucharist before sending us forth to proclaim the Gospel, because missionary discipleship requires the Eucharist. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament conditions us for charity, and commissions us to go forth, loving God by loving our neighbors. Saint Teresa of Calcutta said that there is an “inseparable twofold presence of Jesus, in the Bread of Life and in the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor.”
Pope Benedict XVI said that adoration of the Blessed Sacrament should always prepare us to love as the Lord loves us. In adoration of the Eucharist, he taught, “we ourselves will be transformed…His dynamic enters into us and then seeks to spread outwards to others until it fills the world, so that his love can truly become the dominant measure of the world.”
Certainly, adoration of the Eucharist can transform family life for holiness and mission.
Fathers who pray with their children have children who grow up to pray. Children look to their fathers as models of discipleship, and are more likely to grow in loving relationship with God if they see their fathers as men of prayer. Fathers who take their children to adoration model humble discipleship to their families, and form them for lifelong discipleship.
Mothers who take time to visit the Blessed Sacrament in adoration are renewed for the daily challenge of their vocation. Motherhood requires patience, peace, and serenity which surpasses understanding. Christ, present in the Eucharist, is the source of love for mothers, who are asked to love ceaselessly, and without counting the cost.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament prepares families for mission. Parents have a responsibility to form their children to be merciful, charitable missionary disciples. All families have a sacred call to be a source of apostolic joy in the world, to witness to Christ, and to proclaim him together, with intentionality and enthusiasm. But God calls each family to a particular kind of work or apostolate, and each family must discern how they are uniquely called to bring the Gospel into the world. That discernment begins with families in prayer, in the presence of the Eucharist, asking the Lord to guide them in the mission of the Gospel, and asking him to equip them for mission.
Husbands and wives who kneel together in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, especially with their children, find their family love renewed by Christ’s love, so that they can pour their joy into the evangelization of the world, in the unique and important way God calls them.
Likewise, priests who spend time adoring Christ in the Eucharist are strengthened to serve the Church and the world as ministers of mercy and truth. Each priest is called to teach, to sanctify, and to lead—to be a conduit of grace in the world. Each priest is called to be an evangelist, and a witness. Each priest is called to stand in persona Christi. Priests undertake this ministry with fidelity and strength when they are renewed, frequently, in the love of God, in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Religious men and women who adore the Eucharistic Lord find new vitality and joy in their vows, in their common life, and in their charisms and apostolic life. Religious sisters and brothers are a leaven in the world, a source of salt and light. They are engaged in the work of intercession and spiritual warfare. Religious men and women are signs of the power of baptism. They are signs of Christ’s love when they experience his love, most especially through the gift of the Holy Eucharist.
Pope St. John Paul II wrote that “Jesus Christ is the answer to the question posed by every human life.” Each one of us, kneeling in silence before the Lord, finds the answers to the questions posed by our lives.
Older people who adore the Lord find refreshment in the living water of Christ’s presence. Young people in adoration find that Christ guides them, fills them with purpose, and calls them to holiness and vocation.
Kneeling before Christ in the Eucharist, the hopeless find hope. The weak find strength. Captives find freedom. The afflicted find comfort. The mourning find consolation. The lonely find friendship. Sinners find mercy.
Kneeling before Christ in the Eucharist, all of us find love. And love is what we are longing for. Before Christ in the Eucharist—love made visible—each one of us discovers that the enduring, satisfying, life-giving answer to the questions of our lives is Love: love poured out from Jesus, and love poured out from us into the world, as missionaries of Christ’s salvation.
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Adoration of the Eucharist has been a grace in the Diocese of Lincoln since its founding. We are blessed with two contemplative religious orders of nuns, adoring the Eucharist and praying for our Church. We are blessed with parishes, including our Cathedral, in which the Eucharist has been adored for generations. We are blessed with priests and religious who love and promote Eucharistic adoration, with college students who make holy hours in the middle of the night, and with families who kneel before the Eucharist together—with mothers and fathers who teach their children to pray before Jesus.
Because the Lord is calling us to deepen our commitment to become missionaries of the Gospel, he is also calling us to deepen our commitment to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, especially adoration of the Eucharist exposed in the monstrance, through which we can gaze at the mystery of love made visible, the presence of Christ.
I have encouraged our pastors to expose the Blessed Sacrament for holy hours, or for days of prayer, or for perpetual adoration, as often as possible. I encourage our schools to make adoration a regular part of each week, whenever possible. And I encourage all Catholics to make adoration of the Blessed Sacrament a daily part of life, and to be committed to a holy hour of Eucharistic adoration at least once a week, whenever possible before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.
On June 18th, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, I will rededicate the Bishops’ Chapel at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ as a chapel of perpetual adoration of Christ in Eucharist. Perpetual adoration exposed in the monstrance, will begin there soon after that. I pray that this dedicated place of Eucharistic adoration, in the Cathedral, the Mother Church of our diocese, will be a source of renewal in the hearts of all Catholics, and in our families, and in the world.
Christ calls us to become holy, as he is holy. Christ calls us to be missionaries, so that every human heart may know God’s mercy and freedom. Christ calls us to know his love, and to love as he does. He calls us to become self-gifts, as he gives himself in the Eucharist.
May our common mission as Christ’s disciples be renewed, strengthened, and deepened by God’s love, in our silent adoration of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ, who is love made visible.
Please be assured of my prayers, for a blessed and holy Easter.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| Sts. Peter & Paul, Abie | 7pm | 7pm | at Bruno | 10am | after Mass of the Lord's Supper until 8:45pm | after Good Friday Liturgy | |||||
| St. Mary, Alexandria | 5:30pm | 8:00am | |||||||||
| St Joseph, Alma | 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | 6:30-7:00 pm | 2:30-3:00 pm and 4:30-5:00 pm | 10:30-11:00 am | ||||||
| St. Joseph Catholic, Auburn | 7:00pm at St. Joseph | 7:00pm at St. Joseph | 8:30pm at St. Joseph | 9:30am at St. Joseph | Sunday, April 10th Communal Penance Service at St. Joseph, Auburn | ||||||
| St. Mary, Aurora, Aurora | 7:30pm | 12:05pm=Good Friday Liturgy; 3:00pm=Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Novena, Seven Last Words | 9:00pm | 8:15am | NA | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | 8:30pm - 10:30pm | 1:15pm - 2:30pm | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Sunday, April 10, 3:00pm (2 Priests available) | |
| St Joseph, Beatrice | 6:30pm | Noon Stations 3pm Divine Mercy 6:30pm Good Friday Service | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | 6pm-7:30pm | Noon-1pm; 6:30pm-8pm | 7am-7:30am | 4:15pm-5pm | |||
| Sacred Heart, Beaver Crossing | none | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am | after 7pm Liturgy of the Passion | 4-5pm | |||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Bee | 5:30pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:00am | 5:00 to 5:25pm | 8:00 to 9:00am | Palm Sunday 4/10 2:30pm | ||||||
| Presentation (Marietta), Bellwood | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 7-8pm | 8-9pm | 8-9pm | Palm Sunday at 1pm | |||
| St. Joseph, Bellwood | 7pm | 8am | 1pm; 8-9pm | ||||||||
| St. Peter, Bellwood | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 7-8pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 8-9pm | 8:30-9:30am | April 10 1-2pm | |||
| St. Anthony, Bruno | at Abie | Stations of the Cross - 12 Noon, Liturgy at 3pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 12:30-1pm | ||||||
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. Mary, Cedar Bluffs | 6pm | 10am | |||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Cedar Hill | 7:00pm | - | - | 8:00am | - | - | 5:30 - 6:30pm | 3:45 - 4:45pm | - | ||
| St. Joseph, Colon | 6pm | 3pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 12pm-1pm | ||||||
| Saint James, Cortland | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:30am | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 4:00 - 5:00pm | ||
| Assumption, David City | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 12:30-1pm, 4-4:30pm | ||||||
| St. Francis, David City | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am - English, 10:30am Sung High Traditional Latin Mass | After 12 Noon Stations of the Cross | Palm Sunday Penance Service at 2:30pm | |||||
| St. Mary, David City | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am and 10:30am | 7-8am, Noon-1pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, Noon-1pm, 8-9pm | 7-8am, Noon-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, Noon-1pm, 8:30-9pm | 7-8am, Noon-1pm, 4-5pm | Multiple priests present at 4pm on 4/10. These times are in addition to our regular confession times each day. | |
| St. Martin, Douglas | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 5:00pm-6:00pm | ||||||||
| Assumption, Dwight | 6:00pm | 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross. 7:00pm Liturgy of Good Friday | 8:30pm | 10:00am | After 6:00pm Mass until all are heard | Following the 12 Noon Stations of the Cross. Following the 7:00pm Good Friday Liturgy | Palm Sunday 4/10 1:00pm | ||||
| St. Stephen, Exeter | 7:00pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross | 9:00pm Easter Vigil | 8:30am Mass | 7:00am -7:15am; 7:00pm - 8:00pm | 6:30pm - 6:45pm | 3:30pm - 4:00pm | ||||
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. Michael, Fairbury | 7:00pm | 12:00pm, 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 1:00-2:00pm | ||||||
| Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic, Falls City NE | 7:00pm | 12:05pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | 7:00 - 8:00pm | 8:00 - 9:00pm | 5:00 - 6:00pm & 7:00 - 8:00pm | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Communal Penance Service Sunday, April 3, 5:30pm | ||
| St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 6:00pm | none | none | 8:00am | 5:30pm (Before Mass) | April 10 (Palm Sunday) 2:00 - 3:00pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Friend | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 7 - 8pm | 11am - Noon and 9 - 10pm | Noon - 1pm | 11am - Noon | |||
| St. Joseph, Geneva | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 10:00am | 7;30-7:50am and 5:00-5:30pm | 6:15-8:00pm | 8:00-8:30am and at 9:00pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm till finished | 12:00-12:30pm and after 7:00pm liturgy till finished | 9:00-9:30am | |||
| St. Joseph, Giltner, Giltner | 5:30pm | 7:00pm= Good Friday Liturgy | 10:45am | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | 4:30pm - 5:20pm | 8:15pm - 9:30pm | |||||
| St. Helena, Grafton | 7pm Passion | 11am Mass | |||||||||
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. Cecilia Catholic, Hastings | Bilingual 7:30pm | English 7:30pm | Bilingual 8:30pm | English 8:00am, 10:00am, & 7:30pm; Vietnamese 11:30am; Spanish 1:00pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 4:30-5:30pm & 6:30-7:30pm | 11:30-12:30pm, 4:00-5:30pm & 8:30-9:30pm | noon-1:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm, 8:30-9:30pm | 8:00-9:00am & noon-2pm | Communal Penance Service at St. Michael's Church Sunday, April 10, 4-5pm | |
| St. Michael, Hastings | 7:30pm | 8am-Morning Prayer, Noon-Stations of the Cross, 3pm-Divine Mercy Novena and Seven Last Words meditation, 7:30pm-Liturgy of the Passion | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am | 4:00-5:00pm | 7:30pm-8:30pm | 9:00pm until finished | Following all services | 3:00-4:30pm | Palm Sunday-4pm with all area priests | |
| St Joseph, Harvard, Nebraska | 6:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 (English) 11:30 (Spanish) | By appointment | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm or until done & other times by appointment | By appointment | 5:30 pm - 6;15 pm and by appointment | By appointment | Sunday April 10th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm or until done (2 priests available) | |
| Sacred Heart, Hayes Center | 7:00pm | 10:00am | |||||||||
| Sacred Heart, Hebron | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6:30-7:30pm (three priests) | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 12 noon-1:00pm; 6:00-7:00pm | 7:30-8:30pm | N | ||
| All Saints, Holdrege | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:45pm | 10:30am | 7:40am to 8:05am, 8:45am to 9:15am | 7:40am to 8:05am, 8:45am to 9:15am, 5:00pm-5:25pm, 6:00pm to 6:30pm | 11:30am-12:00 Noon, On the hour for 1/2 hour after Mass of the Lord's Supper- 8pm to 11:15pm. | 10:00am-10:30am, 12:00 Noon-12:30pm, 4:00pm after Passion Liturgy. | 10:00am-10:30am, 4:45pm-5:30pm | Sunday, 4/10, Penance Service with multiple priests @ 4:30pm. | |
| St. Bernard, Julian | 10am | ||||||||||
| St. Patrick Catholic, McCook | 7pm | 7pm | 830pm | 730 900 & 1100 | noon - 1pm 6-7pm | noon to 1pm after 7pm Mass | noon to 1pm , after 3:00pm stations and after 7pm liturgy | noon to 1pm | Sunday April 10 7pm | ||
| St. Patrick, McCool Junction | 7:00pm | Stations of the Cross 3:00pm, Celebration of the Passion 7:00pm | No Vigil | 10:00am | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 3:30 – 4:00pm, 6:00 – 6:30pm | 12:00 noon – 12:30pm | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Milligan | 6:00pm Liturgy | 10:30am Mass; 2:00pm TLM (Latin) | 7:00pm - 8:00 at St. Stephen, Exeter | 7:00am - 7:15am | 7:00pm - 7:30pm | ||||||
| St. George, Morse Bluff | - | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | - | 5:30 - 6:30pm | - | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Noon - 1:00pm, 2:30 - 3:30pm | Sunday, April 10th: 2:00pm | |
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. Benedict, Nebraska City | 8PM (Bilingual) | 5:30: English 7PM: Spanish | 8:30PM (Bilingual) | 9AM: English 12PM: Spanish | 5-6PM | 11:30-12:30PM | One hour after Mass | 11AM to 12PM | |||
| St. Mary, Nebraska City | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Good Friday Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00 & 10:00am | 7-8pm | Immediately after 7:00pm Mass | Immediately after 3:00pm Stations & after 7:00pm Good Friday Liturgy | 4-5pm | Sunday 4/10 20 Minutes prior to 8 & 10am Mass; 1:30-2:30pm | ||
| Sacred Heart, Nelson | 10am | 6-7pm | Before Stations of the Cross, 3pm | ||||||||
| St. Vincent, Osceola | 6pm | 6pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 7 | 7 | after Holy Thursday Mass at 6pm | after Passion at 6pm | 1, 2, 3pm | Sunday, April 10, 3pm Extra priests | |
| St Michael, Oxford | 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross | 8:30 pm | 11:30-12:00 pm and 12:30-1:00 pm | ||||||||
| St Leo, Palmyra | 7:00pm | 12:00pm Stations of the cross | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 8:30pm-until finished in parish hall | 12:00-1:00pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Paul | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 8pm | 3:30pm; 8pm | Saturday 4/9 4:30-5:25pm | ||||
| St. Clara, Peru | 5:00pm Stations of the Cross | 7:00am | Communal Penance Service at St. Joseph's in Auburn, April 10th, 3:30-4:30pm | ||||||||
| St. Mary, Pilzno | none | Stations of the Cross 3pm | none | 8am | after 3pm Stations | ||||||
| Saints Cyril & Methodius, Plasi | N/A | 3PM | N/A | 10AM | 4:30PM | ||||||
| Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 10:30am | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | 12:00 noon - 1:00pm, and 7:30pm - 8:30pm | 4:00pm - 5:00pm; also after the 7:30pm Mass, at 9pm, 10pm and 11pm, each until finished | AFTER: 8am Morning prayer, noon Stations & Medical Desc., 3pm Seven Last Words, and 7:30pm Liturgy | April 10: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Penance Service, with up to 10 deanery priests. | ||
| Saint John the Baptist, Prague | 7PM | 7PM | 8:30PM | 8AM | 8:30PM | 8:30PM | Penance Service on Sunday, April 10th at 4PM | ||||
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | none | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 3:00 - 4:00pm | 8:00pm (Before Mass) | April 10 (Palm Sunday) 4:00 - 5:00pm | ||||
| Immaculate Conception, Rulo | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | N/A | N/A | After Mass | After Passion Service | 4pm | ||
| St. Ann, Rural McCook | 700pm | 800 | |||||||||
| St. Vincent de Paul, Seward | 7pm | 3pm & 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am & 10am | 11am | Sunday, April 10 | |||||
| St. Mary, Shickley | None scheduled | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross | 8:30pm | None scheduled | None scheduled | 6:30-6:50am | None scheduled | After 3:00pm Stations of the Cross till finished | None scheduled | ||
| St. John, Smithfield | N/A | 7:00pm | N/A | 8:30am | 3:30pm-4:00pm | N/A | N/A | 8:00pm-8:30pm after Passion Liturgy | 2:00pm-2:30pm | Before & after Mass on Palm Sunday. | |
| St. Mary, St. Mary | 6:00pm | 6:00pm | 8:30pm at St. Andrew, Tecumseh | 8:00am | 6:15pm | Sunday 4/10 Penance Service 5:30pm | |||||
| St. Joseph, Superior | 7pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 6-7pm | 6-6:50pm | 5-6:15pm | Before Mass | |||
| St. Mary, Sutton | 7pm Mass | 3pm Stations | 8:30pm Mass | 9am Mass | Sunday, April 10 from 2-3pm Penance Service | ||||||
| St. Paulinus, Syracuse | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am and 9:00am | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Penance Service on Palm Sunday from 4:30 - 5:30pm | ||
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. Andrew, Tecumseh | 7:00pm (bilingual) | 3:00pm Spanish; 5:00pm English; 7:00pm Way of the Cross Via Crucis (bilingual) | 8:30pm | 10:00am; 12:30pm Spanish | 7:15pm | Sunday 4/10 Penance Service 5:30pm | |||||
| St Joseph, Tobias | 5:30pm | 8:00am | 4:45pm | ||||||||
| St. Vitus Catholic, Touhy | 3:00pm | 10:00am | Half hour before mass | Sunday, 4/10/22 5:00pm at St. John Nepomucene Church in Weston | |||||||
| Immaculate Conception, Ulysses | 7:30 pm | 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30 pm | 9:00 pm | 6:00-7:30 pm & 8:00-8:30 pm | 7:00-7:20 pm & 8:45 pm till everyone is finished | 2:30-3:00 pm & 6:50-7:20 pm | 9:00-10:00 am 11:00 am-1:00 pm 7:50-8:20 pm | |||
| St. Patrick, Utica | 7pm | 4pm | none | 9am | after 4pm Liturgy of the Passion | ||||||
| Sts. Mary & Joseph, Valparaiso | 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration following Mass to Midnight | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Passion Of The Lord | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 9:30am | NO 3:00pm Confession & NO 4:00pm Mass | Sunday, April 10 Penance Serviice & Confessions 5:00pm-6:00pm with extra visiting Priests | |||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wahoo | 7:00pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, Noon (Latin) | 7:00pm | Tues, 4/12: Penance Svc, Benediction & Eucharistic Adoration | |||||
| St. John Nepomucene Catholic, Weston | 7:00pm | 12:00pm Stations & 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am | Half hour before mass | Half hour before mass | Sunday, 4/10/22 5:00pm | ||||
| St. Wenceslaus, Wilber | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 5:45pm | 6:45pm | 3:30-4:30pm | ||||
| St. Joseph, York | 7:00pm | Stations of the Cross 3:00pm, Celebration of the Passsion 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 10:00am | 6:30-6:50am, 6:00-6:30pm | 6:30-6:50am, 7:30-8:00pm | 12:00 noon – 12:30pm, 6:00-6:30pm, 8:30-9:00pm | 12:30-1:00pm S, 3:30-4:00pm, 6:00-6:30pm, 8:30-9:00pm | 4:00 – 5:00pm | Penance Service Sunday April 10th at 3:00pm | |
| Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service |
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| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Other / Penance Service | |
| Blessed Sacrament, Lincoln | 7:30pm with Exposition & Adoration till midnight | 7 Last Words - 12 N, Stations -2:50pm, Passion - 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am | 6:00-6:30pm & 8:30-9:00pm | 8:00-8:30pm | 6:00-6:30pm, & 9:00-9:30pm | 3:30-4:00pm, 6:00-6:30pm, & 8:30-9:00pm | 12:00 N-1:00pm | ||
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, & 6:00pm | 11am-5pm and 6pm-9pm | 11am-5pm | 1pm-5:30pm | 12:30pm-2pm and 7pm-9pm | 11:30am-1pm | ||
| Cristo Rey, Lincoln | 7pm | 12 noon: Viacrucis, 7pm Liturgia, 8pm Via Mater, 8:30pm empieza de novena de Divina Misericordia | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12 noon, 2pm, 5:30pm | 8-8:20am | 8-8:20am | 6-7pm | 6-7pm | 7:30-8:30pm | ||
| Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lincoln | 7:00pm (Vietnamesr) | 6:00pm (Vietnamese) | 8:30pm (Vietnamese) | 10:00am (Vietnamese) | 5:30pm - 6:00pm | 5:30pm - 6:00pm | 6:30pm - 7:00pm | 5:30pm - 6:00pm | 7:45pm - 8:15pm | ||
| North American Martyrs, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am | 7-8pm | 7-8:30pm | 9-10am, 8:30pm- finished | 9-10am, 3:30pm-finished, 8:00pm to finished | 10-11:30pm | ||
| Sacred Heart, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am; 9:00am; 11:00am | 7:45-8:05am, 6:00-7:00pm | 7:45-8:05am, 7:00-8:00pm | 11:30am - 12:30pm, 8:30-9:30pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4:00-5:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm | 12:30-1:30pm, 4:00-5:00pm | ||
| Saint Teresa, Lincoln | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, and Noon | Before Daily Masses and from 9-9:30am | Before Daily Masses and from 9-9:30am | Confessions after 7pm Mass | Confessions after Noon-Stations and 7pm Liturgy | 11am-Noon | ||
| St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6:30 - 7:30pm | 6:30 - 7:30pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 6:00 - 6: 30pm | 6:30 - 7:30pm | Sat. April 9 at 7:30pm | |
| St. Francis of Assisi, Lincoln | 7:00pm- High Mass- Latin | 3:00pm- Latin | 8:00pm- Solemn High Mass- Latin | 8:00am- Low Mass- Latin; 10:00am- High Mass- Latin | 7:30-7:50am | 6:30-6:50am | 5:45-6:45pm | 10:45 - 11:45am; 1:45-2:45pm | 11:00am-Noon; 6:30-7:30pm | ||
| St. John the Apostle, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00 Noon | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, after 7pm Mass | 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm, after 7pm Liturgy | 3-3:50pm, 5-5:30pm | ||||
| St. Joseph Catholic, Lincoln | 7:30pm | Stations of the Cross 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am | 12:00-1:30pm | 12:00-1:30pm | 12:00-1:30pm | 3:30-5:00pm | 3:00-5:00pm | Confession, Exposition, & Benediction April 10 from 6:30-8:00pm | |
| St. Mary, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm | 11:00am-12:00pm, 6:00-6:45pm | 11:00am-12:00pm, 6:00-6:45pm | 11:00am-12:00pm | 11:00am-12:00pm, 12:30-3:00pm | 11:00am-4:00pm | Thursday 4/14 Eucharistic Adoration: East Nave until Midnight | |
| St. Michael, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:10am | 6-8:00pm | 8-9:00pm | 4-5:00pm | 11:00-noon | Stations of the Cross 3:00pm Friday | ||
| St. Patrick, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 8am Morning Prayer, Noon & Last Words, 3pm Stations of the Cross, 7pm Veneration of the Cross | 8:30pm | 7am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am | 7:30-7:55am, 6:00-8:00pm | 7:30-7:55am, 5:00-5:45pm, 7:00-8:00pm | 3:00-5:00pm | 3:30-5:00pm | 11:00am-Noon, 4:00-5:00pm | Monday 4/11 7:30-7:55am | |
| St. Peter, Lincoln | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am & 7:00pm - 8:30pm | 6:00pm - 6:45pm & 8:00pm - 9:00pm | 6:00pm - 6:45pm & 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Monday 4/11 7:00am - 8:00am | |||
| City and Parish | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 12 Confessions | Wednesday April 13 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 14 Confessions | Good Friday April 15 Confessions | Saturday April 16 Confessions | Penance Service |
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The ordinations and first Masses this year will be restricted to “invitation only”. In order to follow state and county health regulations, only a small number of people will be able to attend both the Diaconate Ordination (May 22) and Priesthood Ordination (May 23). Each person being ordained will make direct contact with those who they are able to invite. Only the people on that list will be able to enter the Cathedral. The Ordinations will be live-streamed:
Go here to watch Diaconate Ordination: 7pm Friday, May 22
Go here to watch Priesthood Ordination: 11am Saturday, May 23
The First Masses of Thanksgiving will also be by invitation only due to social distancing restrictions. Only those who receive a specific invitation from the Ordinandi will be able to attend the First Masses. The newly-ordained priests are each planning on having additional Masses of Thanksgiving in the weeks following the ordination. More information will be sent out regarding those Masses.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott Nemec, Rev. Mr. Louden Redinger, and Rev. Mr. Matthew Schilmoeller to the Sacred Order of Presbyter in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Liam O'Shea-Creal, Rev. Mr. Tony Schukei, Rev. Mr. Christian Schwenka, and Rev. Mr. Dominic Winter to the Sacred Order of Presbyter in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Decaen will be held at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln, NE. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Ordination of Dr. Matthew Hecker, Mr. Liam O'Shea-Creal, Mr. Tony Schukei, Mr. Christian Schwenka, and Mr. Dominic Winter to the Sacred Order of Deacon in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Dale Allder and Rev. Mr. Matthew Kovar to the Sacred Order of Presbyter in the Diocese of Lincoln.
The funeral Mass for Msgr. James Dawson will be held on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln. Due to the limited amount of space and the COVID-19 restrictions, it will be livestreamed. Please come back to this page to watch his funeral Mass online.
Chrism Mass: 2pm Thursday, June 11, 2020
Diaconate Ordination: 7pm Friday, May 22, 2020
Ordination of Mr. Dale Allder and Mr. Matthew Kovar to the Sacred Order of Deacon.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Robert Froeschl, Rev. Mr. Caleb Hile, Rev. Mr. Robert Johnson, Rev. Mr. Alec Sasse, Rev. Mr. Joseph Wahlmeier, and Rev. Mr. Brian Wirth to the Sacred Order of Presbyter
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Prayer for Every Day
July 8 – 16
Immaculate Virgin and Queen of Carmel, you are the hope of the suffering and the consolation of the afflicted. Look not upon my sins, but remember only that I am a poor soul redeemed by the Precious Blood of your Son, and that my heart is sealed with your Son, and that my heart is sealed with your holy Scapular. Hear my prayer and if it be for the glory of God, your honor and for the salvation of my soul, grant what I ask in this Novena. Amen.
First Day
Prayer. The beauty of Carmel and the Glory of Lebanon are given to you in your Immaculate Conception, O Blessed Queen of Carmel! I also rise from the sea of this world, not like you all pure and Immaculate, but full of sin. Help me, look upon me with your eyes of mercy. Amen. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel Mother of our King,
Blossoming Vine, Peerless and fair,
Splendor of Heaven, To your children of Carmel,
Mother Divine, Favors grant ever,
None like to you. Star of the Sea.
Second Day
Prayer. I give thanks to you O Virgin Mother of Carmel, for the gift of your holy Scapular, the sign of your Confraternity: O my Mother, make me worthy to wear your sacred livery, and may my heart ever be pure, free from every stain of sin. Amen. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Third Day
Prayer. Virgin Mother of Carmel, remember me who am consecrated to you by the holy Scapular, I place my trust in you, O Flower of Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Ever-Immaculate Queen. O Mother mild, implore your Son to hear my prayer now and at the hour of my death. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Fourth Day
Prayer. I thank you my Lady and Mother, for the gift of your holy Scapular. You know well my weakness and my malice, but I trust in you and under your protection I take refuge. O holy Mother of Mt. Carmel, despise not my petitions in my necessities, but deliver me from all danger. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Fifth Day
Prayer. Queen and beauty of Carmel, your glance is love, hope and sweetness. As the rays of the sun color the flowers, so also your glance gives to the soul strength and beauty. May I remain ever before you my Mother, and turn your eyes of mercy on me. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Sixth Day
Prayer. O dear Mother of Carmel, I love you more than I can express, more than my very soul can conceive. I reverence you, I praise you, O sacred Virgin, whose chaste womb bore the Son of the Most High God. Bless me and deliver me from all evil. Amen. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Seventh Day
Prayer. Most loving Virgin of Carmel, I acknowledge gratefully your immense goodness towards me; hear my prayer and after this my exile, show unto me the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus, O most clement, O most loving, O most sweet, Virgin Mary. Amen. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Eighth Day
Prayer. O Mother of Carmel, when my last hour shall sound; when I shall take your holy Scapular into my trembling hands, fill my heart with confidence in it, and O my loving Mother, receive my soul and offer it to your sweet Jesus. Amen. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
Ninth Day
Prayer. O Mary, most holy Mother of Carmel, Virgin of Virgins, Sanctuary of the Blessed Trinity, Mirror of the Angels, Assured Refuge of Sinners! Have compassion on me in my sufferings, listen to my sighs with clemency, intercede for me with your Son. Hail Mary (three times).
Flower of Carmel, etc.
L.D.V.M. (with permission)
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| Parish | City | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service |
| Sts. Peter & Paul | Abie | 222 Maple St. | at St. Anthony's - Bruno | 3pm - Good Friday Liturgy | 8:30pm | 10:00am | Deanery Penance service at neighboring parishes, Sun. Mar. 28th | ||||||
| St Mary | Alexandria | 511amanda st | 5:30pm | 8:00am | |||||||||
| St. Joseph | Alma | 810 4th Street | 3:00pm | 9:00am | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 2:30pm-3:00pm, 4:15pm-4:30pm | 8:30am-9:00am | ||||||
| St. Germanus | Arapahoe | 912 Chestnut St. Arapahoe, NE 68922 | 6pm | 5pm | 9am | 5pm-6pm | 5pm-5:45pm | 3:30-4:15pm | 8:30am | ||||
| St Josephs | Barneston | Noon Stations | 8:00am | After Noon Stations as long as needed | |||||||||
| St Joseph Church | Beatrice | 612 High street | 6:30pm | Stations (Sung) Noon; Divine Mercy (Sung) 3pm Liturgy 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 8am and 10am | Noon (Cry Room) | 7:00-7:30am and After 6:30pm Stations | 8:00pm | After Noon Stations and After 3pm Divine Mercy | Sunday March 28 after 10am Mass; Monday March 29 after 8:15am Mass | ||
| Sacred Heart Church | Beaver Crossing | 401 Dimery Ave. | 4pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am | York penance service 6:30-7:30pm | After 4pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | After 7pm Liturgy of the Passion | 4-5pm | |||
| St. Wenceslaus | Bee | 350 Elm Street | Liturgy of Good Friday 5:30pm | 8:00am | 5:00 - 5:20pm | 8:00 - 9:00am | Palm Sunday Penance Service at 2:30pm | ||||||
| St. Joseph's | Bellwood | 4211 B Road | 7pm | 8am | 1pm, 8-9pm | 7:30-7:55am | |||||||
| St. Peter's | Bellwood | 211 Esplanade Street | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9:15am (65+), 10:30am | 8-9pm | 6:15-7:30pm | 6-6:45pm | 8:30-9:30am | March 28, 1-2pm | |||
| Holy Trinity | Brainard | 108 E. Brainard St. | 7:30pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am; 9:00am | March 28 at 2:30pm | ||||||
| St. Anthony de Padua | Bruno | 405 Pine St | 7:00pm | Stations at Noon, Good Friday Liturgy at 7pm | at Sts. Peter & Paul - Abie | 8:00am | Deanery Penance service at neighboring parishes, Sun. Mar. 28th | ||||||
| St. John the Baptist | Cambridge | 705 Shole Ave. Cambridge, NE 69022 | 8pm | Stations of the Cross: Noon; Good Friday Service: 7pm | 8:30pm | 11am | 6:30pm | After the Mass of the Lord's Supper | After the Good Friday Service | Noon | 10:30am | ||
| St. Mary's | Cedar Bluffs | 6pm at St. Joseph in Colon Ne | 3pm at St. Joseph in Colon Ne | 8:30pm at St. Joseph in Colon | 10am | Sunday March 28th 12:30-1:30pm | |||||||
| Sacred Heart | Cedar Hill (Morse Bluff) | 2750 County Road 27, Morse Bluff | 7:00pm | - | - | 8:00am | - | - | 5:30 - 6:30pm | 3:45 - 4:45pm | - | 7:30 - 7:55am | |
| Parish | City | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service |
| St. Joseph | Colon | 111 Cherry St. Colon Ne | 6pm | 3pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 6:30pm | 12pm | |||||
| St. James | Cortland | 500 West 1st Street | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am and 10:30am | 7pm-8pm | 5:30pm-6:25pm | 6pm-6:55-m | 11am-noon; 6pm-6:55pm | 9am-10am; Noon-1pm | 7:30am-7:55am; 10am-10:25am | |
| St. Joseph-Sacred Heart | Crete, NE 68333 | 515 E 14th Street | 7:00pm Bilingual | 3:00pm bilingual Stations of the Cross; 7:00pm Bilingual Good Friday Liturgy | 8:30pm Bilingual | 9:00am Enlgish; 11:30am Spanish | 1-2pm; 6-7pm | 1-2pm; 6-7pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 1-2pm | 1-2pm; 5:30-6:30pm | 8:30am; 11am | Tenebrae @ 8:00am on Saturday |
| St. Mary's Church & Assumption Church (Appleton) | David City | 580 I Street | 7:00pm - St. Mary's Church 7:00pm - Assumption Church, Appleton | Noon Stations at Assumption 3pm- Liturgy of the Passion at Assumption 3pm – Stations at St. Mary’s 7pm – Passion Liturgy at St. Mary’s | 8:30pm- Easter Vigil of the Sacred Triduum at St. Mary’s & Assumption Parish | 7am – Mass at St. Mary’s 8:30am – Mass at St. Mary’s 9:00am– Mass at Assumption 10:00am – Mass at St. Mary’s | ALL AT ST. MARY'S UNLESS NOTED: 7:00am – 8:00am, Noon – 1:00pm, 8:00pm – 9:00pm | 7:00am – 8:00am, Noon – 1:00pm, 4:30pm – 5:30pm | 7:00am -8:00am, Noon – 1:00pm, 8:30pm-9:30pm | Friday, April 2 – 7:00am-8:00am, Noon-1:00pm, 8:30pm-9:30pm 12:30pm-1pm, (Assumption) 4:00pm-4:30pm (Assumption) | 7:00am-8:00am, Noon-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm | NO CONFESSIONS SCHEDULED | Sunday, March 28: St. Mary’s Penance Service at 4:00pm-5:00pm with Fr Buhman, Fr. Holdren and Fr. Ventre. |
| St. Francis | David City | 3420 MN Rd. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 9:00 and 10:30am | 1pm Palm Sunday | ||||||
| St. Mary | Dawson | 312 4th Street | 7:30pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | After Mass of the Lord's Supper | After Celebration of the Lord's Passion (around 8:00pm) | 8:10am | ||||
| Our Lady of Assumption | Deweese | 506 Liberty | Noon Stations of the Cross | Following Noon Stations of the Cross | |||||||||
| St. Ann's | Doniphan | 202 N 5th | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9am | 6:40-6:55am | 6:40-6:55am | |||||
| St. Martin of Tours | Douglas | 125 W 3rd St, Douglas, NE 68344 | 6:30pm | 8:30am | |||||||||
| Assumption | Dwight | 336 W Pine | 6:00pm | Stations of the Cross 12:00 noon. The Good Friday Liturgy 7:00pm. | 8:30pm | 10:00am | After the 6:00pm Mass until all are heard. | Following the Noon Stations. Following the 7:00pm Service | 8:00 - 8:15pm | 9:30 - 9:45am | Palm Sunday 3/28 Penance Service 1:00pm | ||
| Saint Mary | Elmwood | 500 West G Street | 6:00PM | 3:00PM | 9:00AM | 7:30PM to 8:30 | 4:00PM to 5:00 | 8:30AM to 8:50 | |||||
| St. Michael | Fairbury | 807 F Street | 7:00pm Mass of Lord's Supper | 7:00pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 10:00am | Palm Sunday 4-5pm | ||||||
| Sts. Peter & Paul | Falls City | 1820 Fulton St | 7:00pm | 12:05pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 10:00am | 7-8:00pm | 8-9:00pm | 5-6:00pm & 8-9:00pm | 4-5:00pm | Sunday, March 28, 5:30 - 6:30pm two priests | ||
| St. Katharine Drexel | Franklin | 358 9th Ave | 6:00pm | 6:00pm - Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | 8:30pm - Sacred Heart, Red Cloud | 8:00am | 5:00 - 5:45pm | 7:30am | Palm Sunday - 1:00 - 2:00pm | ||||
| St. Joseph | Geneva | 831 E Street, Geneva, NE | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 7:30-7:50am & 5:00-5:30pm | 6:15-8:00pm | 8:00-8:30am & After Liturgy till finished; 9pm; 10pm; 11pm | 12 noon-12:30pm; After 3:00pm stations till finished | 9:00-9:30am | |||
| St. Helena | Grafton | 172 N Jackson Ave | 3pm Stations | 11am | 10:45-10:55am | ||||||||
| Parish | City | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church | Harvard, NE | 611 N. Kearney Ave. | 6:30pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am (english) 11:30am (Spanish) | by appointment | by appointment | 6:00 - 6:20pm then 7:30pm - until done | 6:00 - 6:20pm then 7:30pm - until done | 8-8:20pm | 8:30-8:50am & After the 11:30 mass until done. | Palm Sunday March 28th 4pm until done |
| St. Cecilia Catholic Church | Hastings | 301 West 7th Street | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am & 7:30pm; Vietnamese 11:30a.m.; Spanish 1:00pm 11;30am | 6:30- 7:30pm | 4:30-5:30pm 6:30-7:30pm | 11:30-12:30pm, 4:00-5:30pm & after 7:30pm Mass | Noon-1:00pm, 3:00-4:00pm & after the 7:30pm Liturgy | 8:00-9:00am & Noon- 2:00pm | 9:30-9:50am, 12:30-12:50pm, 7:00-7:20pm | Sunday March 28 Communal Penance Service at St. Michael's Church 4:00-5:00pm |
| Sacred Heart | Hebron | 436 N. 3rd Street Hebron, NE 68370 | 7p | 7p Service | Vigil at 8:30p | Mass at 10a | by appointment | 7-8p | 6-7p | 12:15-1p & 6-7p | 7:30-8:30p | 9-10a | 3/28 - 1p Communal Penance Service & confessions after the service with Fr. Major and Fr. Birkel, 4/1 - Adoration after Mass, 4/2 - 12p Stations of the Cross, |
| All Saints | Holdrege | 1204 Logan St | 7pm | 3pm | 8:45pm | 10:30am | 7:40-8:05am & 8:45-9:15am | 7:40-8:05am & 8:45-9:15am & 5:30-5:55pm & 6:40-7:10pm | 11:30am-noon & 8pm to midnight on each hour | 10:10-10:40am & 12:10-12:40pm & 4-4:30pm | 10-10:30am & 4:45-5:30pm | 10:15-10:25am | March 28 penance service 4:30pm |
| Saint Patrick | Imperial | 128 E 7th Street | 7:00pm | 5:30pm | 8:00pm | 8:00 & 10:00am | 7:30pm - 8:15pm | 6:30am - 7:00am | 11:30am - | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | 11:30am - 12:30pm | 7:30 - 7:50am & 9:30 - 9:50am | March 25 at 6:00pm |
| St. Catherine's | INDIANOLA | 815 D St, PO Box 0 | 7:00pm | 3pm Stations, 7pm Passion | 8:30pm | 9am | 7pm | 3/28, 4pm | |||||
| Sacred Heart | Kenesaw | 101 West Pine Street | 5:30pm | 5:30pm | 6am- Sunday Morning | ||||||||
| Sacred Heart | Lawrence | 250 N. Phillips | 7pm Sacred Heart Church | 7Pm Sacred Heart Church | 8:30pm Sacred Heart Church | 3-4pm & 8-9PM | 10-11pm | After 7pm Services | |||||
| St. Stephen's Catholic Church | Lawrence | 1838 Road 2600 | 3:00 Stations of the Cross | 3-4pm | After 3pm Stations of the Cross | ||||||||
| Saint Patrick | Manley | 101 Broadway Street | 7:30PM | 7:00PM | 8:30PM | 11:00AM | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | 8:30PM until finished | 8:00PM until finished | 4:00 to 5:00PM | 30 minutes before 11AM Mass, as time allows. | ||
| St. Patrick Catholic Church | McCook, Ne. | East 4th & F Streets | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30am | 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00am | noon to 1; 6-7pm | noon to 1; after 7pm Mass | noon to 1; after 3:00pm Stations & after 7pm Liturgy | noon to 1pm | 3/28/2021 7:00pm | ||
| St. Patrick | McCool Junction | 305 M St | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 10:00 a, | see York St. Joseph | 6:00-6:30pm | 6:00-6:30pm | 3:30-4:00pm & 6:00-6:30pm | 12 noon-12:30pm | ||
| St. James | Mead | 218 E 8th | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:15:00pm | 9:00am | Palm Sunday Confession After 9:00am Mass | ||||||
| St. George | Morse Bluff | 250 Short Street | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 5:30 - 6:30pm | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Noon - 1:00pm, 2:30 - 3:30pm | Sunday, March 28 - 2:00pm | ||||
| St. Benedict | Nebraska City | 411 5th Rue, Nebraska City, NE | 8pm, Adoration following until Midnight | 3pm Stations of the Cross & Divine Mercy Chaplet, 5:30pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (English), 7pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (Spanish) | 8:30pm Easter Vigil (Bilingual) | 9am (English) and 12pm (Spanish) | 5:30-6:30pm | 9-10pm | 11am - 12pm | 8:30- 9AM & 11:30am - 12pm | Praise & Worship Holy Hour at St. Mary's on Thursday, March 25 from 7-8pm and Deanery Penance Service on Sunday March 28th at St. Mary's at 2pm | ||
| St. Mary | Nebraska City | 218 N 6th Street | 7pm | 7pm. Stations at 3pm | 830pm | 8am & 10am | 7-8pm | After Mass | After Stations & After evening liturgy | 4-5pm | 20 minutes before each Mass | Palm Sunday 2-3pm | |
| Parish | City | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service |
| St Marys | Odell | 8:30pm | Friday March 26 6:30-7:30pm | ||||||||||
| St. Mary | Orleans | 109 West Linn Street | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00pm-8:00pm | 6:00pm-6:50pm | 6:30pm-7:00pm, 8:15pm-8:30pm | 11:00am-12:00pm | ||||
| St. Vincent Ferrer | Osceola | 6pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 7pm | 6pm | after Mass of Last Supper - during adoration till 8pm | after 6pm celebration of Passion | 1, 2 & 3pm on the hour | Palm Sunday 6pm | ||
| St. Michael | Oxford | 510 Central Avenue | 11:00am | 11:30am 12:00pm, 12:30pm-1:00pm | 10:30am-11:00am | ||||||||
| St. Leo | Palmyra | 330 W 8th St. Palmyra, Ne 68418 | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 11:00am | 6:30-7pm | 8-11pm | 4:30pm | 4:30-5pm | ||||
| St. Joseph | Paul | 5590 O Rd Nebraska City, NE 68410 | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8, 10am | 8pm | 3:30, 8pm | 7:30am, 9:30am | March 27, 4:30-5:25pm | |||
| St. Mary | Pilzno | After 3pm Stations of ther Cross | |||||||||||
| Sts. Cyril and Methodius | Plasi | 2080 County Road O | 3:00pm | 10:00am | 2:30pm-3:00pm | 9:30am-10:00am | |||||||
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Plattsmouth | 520 South 18th St. | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 10:30am | 4pm - 5pm | 12pm - 1pm, and 7:30pm - 8:30pm | 4pm - 5pm, after Mass, 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm | After 12pm Stations, 3pm devotion, and the 7:30pm Liturgy | None scheduled. | None scheduled. | 3:30pm - 4:30pm on Palm Sunday, March 28. |
| St. John the Baptist | Prague | 121 Center Avenue | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 7:30am-8:00am | 5:00pm-5:30pm | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 8:00pm-8:30pm | 7:30am-8:00am | Sunday, March 28, 3:30pm |
| Sacred Heart | Red Cloud | 413 N Seward St | 6:00pm at St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 3:00 - 4:00pm | 5:00 - 5:45pm, St. Katharine Drexel, Franklin | 8:00pm | 9:30am | Palm Sunday - 3:00 - 4:00pm | ||
| Immaculate Conception | Rulo | 601 W. Rouleau | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | After Mass | After Liturgy | 8am | March 28 at 4pm | |||
| St. Mary, Arago | Rulo (Arago) | 3pm | 10:30am | After Liturgy | |||||||||
| St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church | Seward, NE | 152 Pinewood Ave, Seward, NE 68434 | 7pm | Stations & chaplet - 3pm / Passion of the Lord - 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am & 10am | After Holy Thursday Mass | After Passion of the Lord Service | 10am | Penance Service, March 28th @ 4pm | |||
| St. Mary | Shickley, NE | 7:00pm | 8:00am | 6:30-6:50am | After 7:00pm Liturgy till finished | ||||||||
| St. Anne | Shubert | 507 Main Street | 5:30pm | 10:30am | 10:10am | ||||||||
| Parish | City | Address | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| St. John | Smithfield | 105 E Niobrara St | 7pm | 8:30pm - in Spanish | 8:30am | 2:30-3pm | 8-8:30pm | 2-2:30pm & 8-8:30pm - bilingual | 8-8:25am | ||||
| St. Mary | St. Mary | 61518 Highway 41, St. Mary, NE | 6:30PM | 6:30PM | 8:30PM (at St. Andrew) | 8:00AM | Sunday March 28 4:00PM | ||||||
| St. Joseph Catholic Church | Superior | 1415 California Street | 7pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 8am | 6-7pm | Before Mass | Before Lord's Passion | 5-6pm | 7:30 -8:00am | ||
| St. Mary | Sutton | 312 South Saunders Ave | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 9am | 8:30-8:50am | Palm Sunday, March 28 from 2-3pm | |||||
| St. Paulinus | Syracuse | 863 5th St | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 9:00am | 5:30-6:30pm | Following 7:00pm Mass of the Lords Supper | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 20 minutes before Sunday Masses | Palm Sunday 4:00pm - 5:00pm | ||
| St. Paulinus | Syracuse | 476 Poplar St | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am and 9:00am | 20 minutes before 7:00am Mass | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Following 7:00pm Mass | 2:30 - 3:00pm and following 7:00pm Service | 11:00am - 12:00pm | regular confession times | Palm Sunday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
| St. Andrew | Tecumseh | 186 N 5th Street Tecumseh NE 68450 | 7:00PM (Bilingual) | 5:00PM (English) 7:00PM (Spanish) | 8:30PM | 10:00AM (English) 12:30PM (Spanish) | Sunday March 28 5:15PM | ||||||
| St. Vitus Catholic Church | Touhy | North Main Street | Passion - 3:00pm | 10:00am | 1/2 hour before Mass | 1/2 hour before Mass | |||||||
| Immaculate Conception | Ulysses | 205 S. 6th St. | 7:30pm followed by adoration until Midnight. | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:30pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 7:30am (masks required) 9:00am | 6:00 - 7:00pm | 7:45 - 8:30pm | 7:00 - 7:25pm and after 8:30pm | 2:30 - 3:00pm and 6:30 - 7:25pm | 11:00am - 1:00pm and 7:30 - 8:15pm | Penance Service - Sunday, March 28 at 2:30pm | |
| St. Patrick Church | Utica | 110 3rd Street | 7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 4pm Liturgy of the Passion | 9am | York penance service 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-8pm | after 7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | after 4pm Liturgy of the Passion | 9-10am | |||
| Sts. Mary & Joseph | Valparaiso | 637 Iver Street | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion | 8:30pm | 8:00am and 9:30am | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Palm Sunday March 28 Parish Penance Service 5:00pm-6:00pm | ||||
| St. John Nepomucene Church | Weston | 110 N. Front Street | 7:00pm | Stations - 12:00pm Passion - 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 1/2 hour before Mass | 1/2 hour before Mass | 1/2 hour before Mass | 1/2 hour before Mass | Sunday, March 28 - 3:30pm | ||
| St Marys | Wymore | 7:00pm | Stations 3pm Liturgy 7:00pm | 10:30am | After Mass until 10pm | After 3pm Stations and after 7:00pm Liturgy as long as needed | |||||||
| St. Joseph | York | 505 N East Ave | 7:00pm Mass of the Lord's Supper - Adoration until Midnight | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 8:00 & 10:00am | 6:30-6:50pm & Penance Service 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-6:50am & 7:30-8:00pm | 12 noon-12:30pm, 6-6:30pm & 8:30-9:00pm | 12:30-1pm, 3:30-4pm, & 8:30-9:00pm | 4-5:00pm | Palm Sunday 7-7:30pm, & Mon., 3/29, 6:30-6:50am | |
| Parish | City | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Sunday April 4 Confessions | Penance Service |
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes in Lincoln
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Abie, Sts. Peter and Paul | 222 Maple Street | |||||||||||||
| Alexandria, St. Mary's |
511 Amanda St. | 5:30pm | 8:00am | |||||||||||
| Alma, St. Joseph's |
810 4th St. | |||||||||||||
| Arago, St. Mary's |
65724 713 Rd. | 3pm | 7am | After 3pm Service | ||||||||||
| Arapahoe, St.Germanus |
912 Chestnut St. | |||||||||||||
| Ashland, St Mary |
1625 Adams st | 7pm | 12pm, 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 4-5pm | 6-6:40pm, 8pm+ | 3-4pm | 4/14 2pm | |||||
| Auburn, St. Joseph's |
2221 N St | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:30 AM | 4-5 pm | April 14 3:30-4:30pm with Eucharistic Adoration | |||||||
| Aurora, St. Mary |
1420 9th St. | 7:00 PM | 12 noon Stations; 7:00 PM Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 8:15 AM | 10:00-11:00 AM | 6:30-8:00 PM | 4:00-5:00 PM | 12:30-1:30 PM | 7:30-8:05 AM | ||||
| Avoca, Holy Trinity |
3 miles Southeast of Hwy. 34 & 102nd St. in Cass County | 10 A.M. Stations of the Cross | 10 A.M. | 8-8:30 P.M. | After 10 A.M. Stations of the Cross | |||||||||
| Barneston, St. Joseph |
406 Wyatt St. | |||||||||||||
| Beatrice, St. Joseph | 612 High St. | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8am & 10am | 5-6pm | 5-6pm | 4:30-5:30pm | April 14, 3-5pm | |||||
| Beaver Crossing, Sacred Heart |
401 Dimery St. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 8-8:30 p.m. | 8:30-9:00 p.m. | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | 11-12 p.m. | 9:30-10:00 a.m. | ||||
| Bee, St. Wenceslaus | 350 Elm St. | 6:00 PM | Noon Stations, 1 pm Rosary, 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet, 6 pm Liturgy | 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | After Mass | Noon | By Appointment | 8:30 AM | April 14 2:30 pm | ||
| Bellwood, Presentation |
1291 - 41 Road | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | N/A | N/A | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm | 8 pm - 11 pm | N/A | 8:30 - 8:50 am | Apr. 14 from 8:30-8:50 am and 1 pm - 2 pm | ||
| Bellwood, St. Joseph |
4211 B Rd. | 7pm | 8am | 5:30pm | 8pm | 7:30am | ||||||||
| Bellwood, St. Peter |
211 Esplanade St. | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 4:30pm | 5:30pm | 3:45pm | 9am | ||||||
| Benkelman, St. Joseph |
819 Cheyenne St. | 7:00 pm MT | N/A | 8:00 pm MT | 10:00 am MT | 7:30 pm MT | ||||||||
| Blue Hill, Holy Trinity |
513 South Liberty | |||||||||||||
| Brainard, Holy Trinity |
108 E. Brainard St. | 7:30pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30, 9:00am | |||||||||
| Bruno, St. Anthony | 407 Pine St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm at Abie | 8:00 pm | Before Mass | After Stations | After Mass | After Liturgy | before Mass | ||||
| Burchard, Sacred Heart |
405 Gage Street | |||||||||||||
| Cambridge, St. John |
705 Shole Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Campbell, St. Anne | 518 S. Stewart | |||||||||||||
| Cedar Bluffs, St. Mary |
207 South 3rd Street | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | After the service | |||||||||
| Cedar Hill, Sacred Heart |
2750 County Road 27 | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm Divine Mercy/Stations | 8:00 AM | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 3:45 - 4:45 pm | 7:30 - 7:55 am | |||||||
| Colon, St. Joseph | 111 Cherry St. | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | After the service | 12:00 PM | |||||||
| Cortland, St. James |
500 W 1ST ST | 6:30pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 5:30-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 7:00-8:00pm | 8:30-8:55am | |||||
| Crete, Sacred Heart |
13th & Ivy | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00 am (English) 11:30 am (Spanish) 7:00 pm (English) | 6:00-8:00pm | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 1:00pm-2:00pm | 8:30-8:55am; 11:00am-11:25am | ||||
| Curtis, St. James |
313 E. 6th St. | |||||||||||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Davey, St. Mary |
17630 N. 3rd St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am | None at St. Mary's | None at St. Mary's | None at St. Mary's | After 3pm Stations of Cross | 12 noon -1pm | 30 minutes before Sunday masses | 5:30pm Sun April 14th | ||
| David City, (Appleton) Assumption |
1821 38th Road | 7pm | Noon Stations, 3pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8-9pm | 8-9pm | ||||||||
| David City (Center) St. Francis |
3071 P Rd. | 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 8:30pm | 9:00 a.m. | Sunday, April 14th 1:00 p.m. | ||||||||
| David City, St. Mary |
580 I St. | 7pm |
3pm Stations, 7pm Liturgy |
8:30pm | 7am, Noon, 8pm | 7am, Noon, 8pm | 7am, Noon, 8:30pm-Midnight | 7am, Noon, 8:30pm | 8am, Noon, 4pm | Sun. Apr. 14, 4-5pm | ||||
| Dawson, St. Mary's |
312 4th St. | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:30 AM | After the Mass of the Lord's Supper | After the Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:00 AM | ||||||
| Denton, St. Mary |
7105 Cass Ave. | 7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3pm Stations; 7pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00; 10:00; 12noon | 7:30-8:30pm | 7:30-8:30pm | 8:00pm until finished | 8:00pm until finished | 8-9am; 11-noon | 7:30am; 9:30am; 11:30am | |||
| Deweese Assumption |
506 Liberty | at Sacred Heart - Lawrence | Noon Stations of the Cross | at Sacred Heart - Lawrence | 10am | 6-7pm | After Noon Stations | See Sacred Heart - Lawrence | ||||||
| Doniphan, St. Ann |
202 N 5th | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:40 - 6:55 am | 6:40 - 6:55 am | after 7:30 pm services | after 7:30 pm services | April 14 at 2 pm (2 priests) | ||||
| Douglas, St Martin |
125 West 3rd | 6:30PM | 8:30AM | Following Passion Service | ||||||||||
| Dwight, Assumption |
336 West Pine | 7:00 p.m. | 12 Noon Stations. 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Prior to 7:30 a.m. Mass | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and after the 7:00 p.m. Mass until all are heard | Confessions following the 12:00 Noon and 7:00 pm liturgies until all are heard | 8:00 a.m. until all are heard | 9:30 a.m. to just prior before 10:00 a.m. Mass | Palm Sunday 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Elmwood St. Mary |
500 West G | |||||||||||||
| Elsie, Resurrection | 202 Grant St. | 7 pm (MT) in Grant, NE | 7 pm (MT) in Grant, NE | 8 pm (MT) in Grant, NE | 9 am (MT) | 7-8 pm (MT) in Grant, NE | 1-2 pm in Grant, NE | 11:30 to Noon in Grant, NE | ||||||
| Exeter, St. Stephen |
208 N Union Ave | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | after Mass of the Lord’s Supper | after Liturgy of the Lord's Passion | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00-8:25 a.m. | |||||
| Fairbury, St. Michael |
807 F St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 4/14 1:00-1:30pm | ||||||||
| Falls City Sts. Peter and Paul |
1820 Fulton St. | |||||||||||||
| Farnam, St. Joseph |
540 Main St | |||||||||||||
| Franklin, St. Katharine Drexel |
1006 O St. | 6:00pm followed by Potluck | 8:00am | 5:00-6:00pm | By appointment | 1-2pm Palm Sunday | ||||||||
| Friend St. Joseph |
405 South Main St. | 7 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:30 AM | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 5-6 pm; 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 5-6 pm; 7-8 pm | 4-5 p.m. | 10:00 - 10:30 am | ||||
| Geneva, St. Joseph |
831 E Street | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm Stations | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 7:30 - 7:50 am | 6:15 - 8:00 pm | 8:00- 8:30 am, After Liturgy 9pm, 10pm, 11pm till finished | 12:00-12:30 pm After Stations till finished | 9:00 -9:30 am | ||||
| Giltner, St. Joseph |
209 North Derby | 3:00 PM, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Seven Last Words | 10:45 AM | 3:30-4:30 PM | 11:00-12 noon | 10:00-10:35 AM | ||||||||
| Grafton St. Helena |
172 N. Jackson Ave. | 5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | |||||||||
| Grant Mother of Sorrows |
739 Garfield Ave. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:30 a.m. | 7-8 pm | 1-2 pm and after Good Friday Ltrgy | 11:30 am to Noon | ||||||
| Greenwood, St. Joseph |
7 Oah St | 3pm | 10:30am | 4pm | 12-1pm | |||||||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Harvard St. Joseph |
611 N. Kearney Ave. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 am (English); 10:30 am (Spanish) | NA | 7:00-8:00 pm | 6:00-6:50 pm | 6:00-6:50 pm | 3:00-4:00 pm; 6:00-7:00 pm | 8:30-8:50 am; 10:00-10:20 am | Palm Sunday (4/14) 2:00-3:00 pm | ||
| Hastings, St. Cecilia |
6th & Kansas Ave. | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 7am; 8am (Good Samaritan Village); 9am; 11am; 1pm (Spanish) | 6:40am-6:55am; 11:45am-12:05pm | 6:40am-6:55am; 11:45am-12:05pm; 4:30pm-5:30pm | 4:00pm-5:30pm; after the 7:30 Liturgy (English and Spanish) | 4:00pm-5:30Pm; after the 7:30 Liturgy (English and Spanish) | 8:00am-9:00am; 12:00 noon-2:00pm | 10:30am-10:50am | Penance Service at St. Michael's Hastings, 4pm | ||
| Hastings, St. Michael's |
715 Creighton Ave. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | After Holy Thursday Mass | After Noon Stations and Passion Liturgy (at 7:30 p.m.) | 3:00 p.m. | Palm Sunday at 4:00 p.m. | |||
| Hayes Center, Sacred Heart |
rural Hayes Center | |||||||||||||
| Heartwell, Holy Family |
245 Jefferson St. | 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 9 PM at St. John's | 8:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 8 am | |||||
| Hebron, Sacred Heart |
436 N 3rd | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm Stations 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Penance Service 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | 5:00-6:00 pm 7:30-8:00 pm | 1:00-2:30 pm After Mass (8:15) to 9:30 pm | 3:30-4:30 pm 8:15-9:30 pm | 10:00 -11:00 am 2:30-4:00 pm | 9:00-9:40 am | April 16th 7:00-8:00 pm | ||
| Holdrege, All Saints |
1204 Logan St. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 7:40 AM to 8:05 AM, 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM | 7:40 AM to 8:05 AM, 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM, 5:30 PM to 5:55 PM, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM | 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, 8:30 to 9:30 PM, 10 to 10:30 PM, 11 to 11:30 PM. | 10:10 AM to 10:40 AM, 12:10 to 12:40 PM, 4:00 to 4:30 PM. | 10:00 to 10:30 AM, 4:45 to 5:30 PM | 10:15 to 10:25 AM. | Palm Sunday April 14, 4:30 PM - Multiple priests. | ||
| Imperial, St. Patrick |
128 East 7th St. | 7:00 PM Mountain | 5:30 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 AM Mountain | 6:45 AM and 7:45 AM Mountain | 6:15 PM Mountain | 5:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Mountain | 9:30 AM Moutain | ||||
| Indianola, St. Catherine |
815 D Street | 7:00 PM | 3:00 (Stations) 7:00 pm (Passion) | 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:00 AM | Sunday, April 14, 4:00 pm | |||||||
| Julian, St. Bernards |
5592 O Rd | 7PM (at St. Joseph) | 7PM (at St. Joseph) | 8:30PM (at St. Joseph) | 10AM | 7-8PM (at St. Joseph) | after Holy Thursday Mass | after Good Friday services | Palm Sunday at Noon at St. Joseph | |||||
| Kenesaw, Sacred Heart |
100 W Pine | 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 11:00 AM | ||||||||||
| Lawrence Sacred Heart |
141 East 2nd St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30-9:30pm | 8-9:30pm | After Liturgy | After Liturgy | ||||||
| Lawrence St. Stephen |
1838 Road 2600 | at Sacred Heart - Lawrence | 3pm Stations of the Cross | at Sacred Heart - Lawrence | 8am | see Sacred Heart - Lawrence | 12:30-1:30pm | see Sacred Heart - Lawrence | After 3pm Stations | see Sacred Heart - Lawrence | ||||
| Manley, St. Patrick |
107 Broadway | |||||||||||||
| McCook, St. Ann |
rural McCook | 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM | after 7:00 pm Mass | ||||||||||
| McCook, St. Patrick |
401 East F St. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am; 4:00 pm Mass in Spanish | Noon-1:00 pm; 6:00-7:00 pm | Noon-1:00 pm; after 7:00 pm Mass | Noon-1:00 pm; after 3:00 pm Stations; after 7:00 pm Liturgy | Noon-1:00 pm | Palm Sunday 4/14 7:00 pm | ||||
| McCool Junction, St. Patrick |
305 Road M | 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Before and After 6:00 pm Mass | |||||||||
| Mead, St. James |
213 E. 8th St. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:30-8:00pm | 8:30-9:30pm | 10:30-11:30 am and 5:30-6:45 pm | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | 8:15-8:45 am | Sunday, April 14, 2:00 pm | |||
| Milligan, St. Wenceslaus |
703 Main St. | 5:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 5:00 -5:25 p.m. | 10:00 - 10:25 a.m. | ||||||||
| Minden, St. John the Baptist |
624 N. Garber Ave. | Stations 2 PM Liturgy 7:30 PM | 9 PM | 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM (Spanish) | 6pm | after 7:30 PM Mass | 2:30 PM & after 7:30 PM Service | Noon | 10 AM & 11:30-12:20 PM | |||||
| Morse Bluff, St. George |
260 Short St. | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:30 - 6:15 p, | 5:30 - 6:55 pm | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Noon-1:00pm, 2:30-3:30 pm | Sunday, April 14, 4:00 pm | |||||
| Nebraska City, St. Benedict |
411 5th Rue | 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM (English) 7 PM (Spanish) | 8:30 PM | 9 AM (English) 12 PM (Spanish) | 7 PM until finished or by appt | 6 PM unitl finished or by appt | 9PM until finished or by appt | 1:30 PM at Ambassador; 5 PM & 8 PM | 11 AM until finished or by appt | 8:30-9 AM & 11:30 AM to 12 PM | |||
| Nebraska City St. Mary |
218 N. 6th St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 am and 10:00 am | 8:00 - 9:00 pm | 8:00 - 9:00 pm | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | 7:40-8:00 am and 9:40-10:00 am | Sun. 4/14 2:00 pm | ||||
| North Platte, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton |
3301 Echo Dr. | 7:00pm | 12:10pm Stations; 7:00pm Liturgy | 9:00pm | 10:00am | 7:00pm-7:25pm | 5-5:25pm; 7-8:00pm (2 Priests available) | 8:15pm-10:30pm | 8:15pm-10:30pm | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 9:00am-9:55am | April 14, 3:00pm-5:00pm at St. Patrick, North Platte | ||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Odell, St. Mary's |
521 Perry St. | |||||||||||||
| Orleans, St. Mary's |
109 West Linn St. | |||||||||||||
| Osceola, St. Vincent Ferrer |
751 S. Nance | |||||||||||||
| Oxford, St. Michael's |
510 Central Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Palisade, Holy Family |
101 North Vennum | |||||||||||||
| Palmyra, St Leo |
330 West 8th St. | 6:30PM | 3pm Stations | 8:30PM | 11AM | Following Mass | Following stations | 5:30-6pm | ||||||
| Paul, St Josephs |
5592 O Rd | 7PM | 7PM | 8:30PM | 8AM | 7-8PM | Following Holy Thursday Mass | Following Good Friday Service | Palm Sunday at Noon | |||||
| Peru, St. Clara's |
6th & Main Sts | 8:30 AM | In Auburn on Sun. Apr. 14 from 3:30-4:30 pm with Adoration. | |||||||||||
| Pilzno, St. Mary |
1740 140th Rd. | |||||||||||||
| Plasi (Rural Prague) Sts. Cyril and Methodius |
2880 County Road O | 3PM | 10AM | After the Celebration of the Lord's Passion | Sunday, April 14th - 4PM | |||||||||
| Plattsmouth, Church of the Holy Spirit |
520 S. 18th St. | 7:30 P.M. | 7:30 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. | 8 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. | 4-5 P.M. and before morning Mass. | 12 Noon-1 P.M. and 7:30-8:30 P.M. and before morning Mass. | 4-5 pm; after Mass; 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm | After 12 pm Stations and 3 pm devotion; after 7:30pm Liturgy | RCIA candidates and sponsors only. No scheduled times. | None scheduled. | 3:30 P.M. on Palm Sunday, April 14. | ||
| Prague, St. John the Baptist |
122 Center St. | 7PM | 7PM | 8:30PM | 8AM | After the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper | After the Celebration of the Lord's Passion | Sunday, April 14th - 4PM | ||||||
| Red Cloud, Sacred Heart |
413 N Seward | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 3:00-4:00pm | By appointment | 3-4pm Palm Sunday | |||||||
| Roseland Sacred Heart |
11818 North Alexander | 7:00pm | 3:00 Stations 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 4:00-5:00 & 7:00-8:30 Assumption | 8:00pm | 8:00pm Assumption | 9:00am | |||||
| Roseland Assumption |
12630 West Assumption Road | 7:00pm Passion of the Lord | 8:00am | 4:00-5:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm | 8:00pm | 9:00am @ Sacred Heart | ||||||||
| Rulo, Immaculate Conception |
601 Rouleau | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | After Holy Thursday Mass | After Good Friday service | |||||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Seward, St. Vincent de Paul |
152 Pinewood Ave. | 7:00 p.m. | 3 pm Stations/Divine Mercy; 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. | After Mass | After Mass | 10 a.m. | Before both Masses | April 14 @ 7 p.m. | ||||
| Shelby Sacred Heart |
210 South Walnut | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. | 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 9:00 pm as needed | 8:30 p.m. for as long as needed | Noon to 1:00 p.m. | 8:15 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. | Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Shickley, St. Mary |
703 Swartzendruber Dr. | 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 6:30 -6:50 am | After Liturgy till finished | See St. Joseph in Geneva | ||||||||
| Shubert, St. Anne |
507 Main St. | 5:30 PM | 10:30 AM | 10:00 AM | ||||||||||
| Smithfield, St. John |
150 Niobrara St. | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM in Spanish- Fr. Lorenz | 8:30 AM | 2:30 to 3:00 PM | 8:00 to 8:30 PM | 8:00 to 8:20 pm Spanish and English | 8:00 to 8:25 AM | ||||||
| St. Mary St. Mary |
325 3rd St., Hwy. 41 | 7:00pm | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 8:30pm | 5:30pm Sunday 4/14 | |||||||
| Steinauer, St. Anthony of Padua |
310 Hickory St. | |||||||||||||
| Stratton, St. Joseph |
419 County Road | 3:00 pm CT | 8:30 am CT | 12:30 pm CT | ||||||||||
| Superior St. Jospeh |
1415 California St. | |||||||||||||
| Sutton St. Mary |
312 S. Saunders | 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 8-9 p.m. | 6-6:30 p.m. | Sunday, April 14 from 2-3 p.m. | ||||||
| Syracuse, St. Paulinus |
476 Poplar St. | 7 P.M. | 7 am Morning Prayer; 12 noon Stations; 3 pm 7 Last words; 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30 P.M. | 8 A.M. | After 6 P.M. Mass (6:30-7:30 P.M.) | 5-6 P.M.; after 7 P.M. Mass | After each service above | Morning Prayer 8 A.M. on Holy Saturday | |||||
| Tecumseh St. Andrew |
186 N. 5th St. | 7:00pm (Bilingual) | 4:30pm (Bilingual) | 8:30pm (at St. Mary) | 10:00am; 12:30pm (Spanish) | 8:30pm | 8:30pm | 5:30pm Sunday 4/14 | ||||||
| Tobias, St. Joseph |
511 N Elm St. | 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||
| Touhy, St. Vitus |
North Main St. | 3:00pm | 10:00am | |||||||||||
| Trenton, St. James |
117 West B St. | |||||||||||||
| Ulysses Immaculate Conception |
215 S. 6th St. | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. Stations; 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Service | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. | 2:20 - 2:50 p.m. and 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 7:50 - 8:20 p.m. | 8:20 - 8:50 a.m. | |||||
| Utica, St. Patrick |
110 3rd St. | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 7-7:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:00 p.m. | 2:30-3:00 p.m. | |||||||
| Valparaiso, Sts. Mary & Joseph |
637 Iver St. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations, 7:00pm Services | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 8:15am-8:45am | Palm Sunday, April 14, 5:30pm | ||||
| Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus |
211 East 2nd St. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM | 6-6:50 AM, 5-5:30 PM, and 7:00 PM | 6:30-6:50 AM and 5:00-5:30 PM | 4:00-5:00 PM | Tuesday 7:00 PM | |||||
| Wallace St. Mary's |
221 North Commercial Ave. | In Grant, NE | 7 pm CT in Spanish | In Grant, NE | 8 a.m. | |||||||||
| Wauneta, St. John |
499 South Arikaree | |||||||||||||
| Wellfleet, St. Williams |
203 Nile St. | |||||||||||||
| Weston, St. John Nepomucene |
450 School St. | 7:00pm | 12 Noon Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 4:00pm | ||||||||
| Wilber, St. Wenceslaus |
501 N. Wilson St. | 6:30 PM | 12 pm Stations; 3 PM- Divine Mercy; 6:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 6:30 am and 5:00 pm until finished | after Stations until finished | 8:00 pm until last heard in line | 12:30 pm after Stations until last heard in line | |||||
| Wymore, St. Mary's |
123 N. 11th St. | |||||||||||||
| York, St. Joseph |
505 N. East Ave. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm | 8:30 PM | 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon (Spanish) | 12-1:00 pm; 7:00 pm Penance Service | 12-1:00 pm; 5:30-6:30 pm | 8:00-9:00 pm | 12-1:00 pm | Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 pm | ||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service |
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| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Lincoln, Blessed Sacrament |
1720 Lake St. | 7:30 PM | 12 noon 7 Last Words; 3 pm Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 8:30 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am | 6-6:25 am, 8-8:15 am, 6-6:30 pm, 8:30-9:00 pm | 6-6:25 am, 8-8:15 am, 8-8:30 pm | 9-9:30 am, 12:00-12:30 pm, 6-6:30 pm, 9-9:30 pm | 12:30-1 pm, 3:30-4 pm, 6-6:30 pm, 8:30-9:00 pm | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, Cathedral of the Risen Christ |
3500 Sheridan Blvd. | 7:00 p.m. | 12 Noon Stations; 3:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | ||||
| Lincoln, Cristo Rey |
4245 J St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12noon, 5:30pm | 8am-8:20am | 8:00am-8:20am | 6pm-7pm | 6pm-7pm | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 7am-7:20am, 9am-9:20am, 11:30-11:50am | Sunday, April 14 from 2pm to 5pm | ||
| Lincoln, Immaculate Heart of Mary |
6435 Madison Ave. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm | 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Monday - Friday 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Sat April 13 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Sun April 14 8:30 am - 9:00 am; 10:30 am - 11:00 am; 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | ||
| Lincoln, North American Martyrs |
1101 Isaac Dr. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | 9:00 - 10:00 am; 8:30 pm til finished | 9-10 am; 3:30 pm til finished; 8:00 pm til finished | 10:30 - 11:30 am | ||||
| Lincoln, Sacred Heart |
500 N 31st | 7:00 PM | 12 Noon Stations; 3:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am | 6:00 - 7:00 pm | 7:00 - 8:00 pm | 11:30 am-12:30 pm; 8:30-9:30 pm | 10:30-11:30am; 4:00-5:00pm; 6:00-7:00 pm | 12:30-1:30pm; 4:00-5:00pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions |
9230 First St. | 7:00pm | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Penance Service : 7:00 pm Apr. 13 | ||
| Lincoln, St. Francis of Assisi |
1145 South St. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm (Stations at 1:30pm) | 9:00pm | 8:30am, 10:30am | 7:30am-7:50am | 6:30am-6:50am | 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 11:00am-12:00pm (noon) | 8:00am-8:20am; 10:00am-10:20am | |||
| Lincoln, St. John the Apostle |
7601 Vine St. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30, 9:00 &10:30 am,12:00 Noon | 9-10 am, 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm, after 7 pm Mass | 9-10 am, 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm, after 7 pm Liturgy | 3:00-3:50 pm, 5:00-5:30 pm | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Joseph |
1940 S 77th St. | 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3:00 pm - Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30 am; 9:00 am; & 11:00 am; No 5 pm Mass | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Sunday, April 14, 7:00 P.M. | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Mary |
1420 K St. | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 12:30 pm; 5:00 pm | 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon; 6:30 to 7:00 pm | 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon; 6:30 to 7:00 pm | 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon; 6:30 to 7:00 pm | 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon; 6:30 to 7:00 pm | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Monday 4/15 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon | |||
| Lincoln, St. Michael |
9101 S. 78th St. | 7:00 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. | 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:10 A.M. | 1/2 hour before each daily Mass | 1/2 hour before each daily Mass | 8:00-9:00 P.M. | 4:00-5:00 P.M. | 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. | 1/2 before each Mass | Sunday, April 14, 5:00 P.M. | ||
| Lincoln, St. Patrick |
6111 Morrill Ave. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7 am; 8:30 am; 10 am; 11:30 am | 7:30 - 7:55 am; 6 - 8 pm | 7:30 - 7:55 am; 5 - 5:45 pm; 7 - 8 pm | 3 - 5 pm | 3:30 - 5 pm | 11 - Noon; 4 - 5 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Peter |
4500 Duxhall Dr. | 7:30 PM | 3 pm Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM | 6:00 & 7:45 AM; 5:00 - 7:00 PM | 6:00 & 7:45 AM; 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Noon - 1:00 PM & following Mass | 3:30 - 4:30 PM & following Liturgy | Noon - 1:00 PM | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Teresa |
735 So. 36th St. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, and Noon | 6-6:25am, 7:45-8:10am, 9-9:30am, and 7:30-8pm | 6-6:25am, 7:45-8:10am, and 9-9:30am | 8:00pm | 7:45-8:10am, 12:30-1pm, and 8:30pm | |||||
| Lincoln, St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Center) |
320 N. 16th St. | 8:00 PM | 12 pm Stations; 3:00 pm Liturgy; 7:00 pm Stations | 8:30 PM | 10:00 am; 11:30 am | 4:30-6:00 pm | 10:30-11:45 am; 1:30-2:30 pm; After 3 pm liturgy | 4:30-5:30 pm | ||||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 16 Confessions | Wednesday April 17 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 18 Confessions | Good Friday April 19 Confessions | Saturday April 20 Confessions | Easter Sun April 21 Confessions | Penance Service |
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| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Penance Service | |
| Blessed Sacrament, Lincoln | 1720 Lake Street | 7:30pm, Mass of the Lord's Supper - Adoration til Midnight | 12 NOON, 7 Last Words Meditation - 3:00pm, Stations of the Cross - 7:30pm, Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm, Easter Vigil | 8:30am, 10:00am, & 11:30am | 6:00-6:25am, 8:00-8:15am, 6:00-6:30pm, 8:30-9:00pm | 6:00-6:25am, 8:00-8:15am, 8:00-8:30pm | 9-9:30am, 12-12:30pm, 6:00-6:30pm, 9:00-9:30pm | 12:30-1:00pm, 3:30-4:00pm, 6:00-6:30pm, 8:30-9:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm | ||
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln | 3500 Sheridan Blvd | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:30pm | 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, & 6:00pm | 2:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-9:00pm | 2:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-9:00pm | 2:00pm-4:30pm | 12:30pm-2:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm | 11:30am-1:00pm | After the Mass of the Lord's Supper and the Good Friday service | |
| Cristo Rey, Lincoln | 4221 J St., Lincoln, NE 68510 | 7pm | 12 noon: Viacrucis, 7pm Liturgia, 8pm Via Mater, 8:30pm empieza de novena de Divina Misericordia | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12 noon, 2pm, 5:30pm | 8-8:20am | 8-8:20am | 6-7pm | 6-7pm | 7:30-8:30pm | ||
| North American Martyrs, Lincoln | 1101 Isaac Drive | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am | 7:00 - 8:00pm | 7:00 - 8:30pm | 9:00 - 10:00am; 8:30pm - until finished | 9:00 - 10:00am, 3:30pm - until finished; 8:00pm - until finished | 10:00 - 11:30am | ||
| Saint Teresa, Lincoln | 735 S 36th St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am, and Noon | 6:00-6:20am, 7:45-8:05am, and 9:00-9:30am | 6:00-6:20am, 7:45-8:05am, and 9:00-9:30am | After 7:00pm Mass | After Noon's Stations of the Cross and after the 7:00pm Service | 11am-Noon | ||
| St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions, Lincoln | 9230 1st Street, Lincoln, NE 68526 | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 6:00pm-7:00pm | 6:00pm-6:60pm | 6:00pm-6:30pm | 7:00pm-7:30pm | ||
| St. Francis of Assisi, Lincoln | 1145 South St. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm | 8:00pm | 8:00am, 10:00am | 7:30am (prior to Mass) | 6:30am (prior to Mass) | 5:00-6:00pm | Noon - 1:00pm | 11:00am - Noon | 30 minutes prior to each Easter Mass | |
| St. John the Apostle, Lincoln | 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE 68505 | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm | 9:00-10:00am, 1:00-2:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm, after 7pm Mass | 9:00-10:00am, 1:00-2:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm, after 7pm Liturgy | 3:00-3:50pm, 5:00-5:30pm | ||||
| St. Joseph, Lincoln | 1940 S. 77th St. | 7:30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper | 3:00pm Stations of the Cross, 7:30pm The Passion of the Lord | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am | 12:00-1:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 3:30-5:00pm | 3:00-5:00pm | 4/1 Adoration 9:00pm-Midnight | |
| St. Mary, Lincoln | 1400 "K" St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm | 11:00am-12:00pm (Or until all are heard) | 11:00am-12:00pm (Or until all are heard), 6:00-6:45pm | 11:00am-12:00pm (Or until all are heard), 6:00-6:45pm | 11:00am-12:00pm (Or until all are heard), 6:00-6:45pm | 11:00am-4:00pm | ||
| St. Michael, Lincoln | 9101 S. 78th St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:10am | 6:00-8:00pm | 8:00-9:00pm | 4:00-5:00pm | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 1/2 hour before each Mass | ||
| St. Patrick, Lincoln | 6111 Morrill Ave | 7:00pm | 8:00am, 12 noon, 3:00pm, 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am | 7:30-7:55am, 6:00-8:00pm | 7:30-7:55am, 5:00-5:45pm, 7:00-8:00pm | 3:00-5:00pm | 3:30-5:00pm | 11:00am-Noon, 4:00-5:00pm | ||
| St. Peter, Lincoln | 4500 Duxhall Drive | 7:30pm | 3pm Stations of the Cross, 7:30pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 8am, 9:30am and 11am | 6pm-8pm | 6pm-7pm, and Following Mass until 10pm | Following Liturgy until 10pm | ||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 30 Confessions | Wednesday March 31 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 1 Confessions | Good Friday April 2 Confessions | Saturday April 3 Confessions | Penance Service |
Read Bishop Conley's 2024 letter on "The Joy and Wonder of Catholic Education"Why Give?You are an integral part of our community and we need you. With your monetary gifts, you will ensure that children receive an education in the beautiful Catholic worldview. Your donation will make it possible for children to attend a Catholic school that they may not otherwise be able to afford. When children are educated at Catholic schools, they grow to be both academically prepared, as well as spiritually nourished and become active members of our communities and the Church. If you believe in the potential of Catholic education to form children in faith, academics, and character, we invite you to support The Good Shepherd Scholarship. Your generosity will make it possible for students to join a community of faith that lasts a lifetime. You can play a major role in the education of children in the Catholic tradition. Help transform modern culture by supporting The Good Shepherd Scholarship and ensuring that children will be nourished both academically and spiritually. If you have any questions or would like to discuss special giving options, please contact The Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund 402-473-0678
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP FUNDPlanting the Seeds of Faith in the Diocese of Lincolnwww.goodshepherdscholarship.comMissionThe Good Shepherd Scholarship has one mission, to ensure that Catholic education in the Diocese of Lincoln is available to any student, through financial assistance to families in need. In partnership with businesses, foundations and many benefactors, the Lincoln Diocese will continue their legacy of providing families with an excellent and affordable Catholic education for their children. Who the Fund ServesThe Good Shepherd Scholarship is for any child, regardless of religion or background, who wants to receive a Catholic education, but may not be able to pay the full tuition costs. The Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund (GSSF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. www.goodshepherdscholarship.com |
The 32nd Annual Marian Mass, Rosary, and Candlelight Procession will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7pm on the Marian Center Grounds (112th and Fletcher Road) near Waverly, Nebraska. Bishop James D. Conley will be the Main Celebrant and Homilist. Join us for this evening of prayer, reflection, and commemoration, specifically for the present-day crisis of faith and need for healing in the world.
This Marian event, which includes the Mass, an international rosary prayed in several languages, and a candlelight procession with the singing of Tres de Maio, began thirty-two years ago. The event was inspired by a group of pilgrims from St. Teresa’s parish who visited Fatima, Portugal and experienced the beautiful devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary. Recognizing that only a few people from the Lincoln Diocese would ever be able to attend this event in Portugal, the group decided to replicate the devotion and bring it home to Nebraska. While this Marian event has been held for over thirty years, the message never grows old and continues to inspire prayer and hope.
The story of Fatima, began in May 1917, against a backdrop of World War I, and an atheistic mindset that was sweeping across Europe. Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children, asking for prayer, penance, and to deliver the message that unless people changed their ways, “a worse war would occur”. Culminating on October 13 of the same year, the Blessed Mother asked the children to share her words, “Do not offend God anymore”, and then she pointed to the sun, at which point it began to pulse and spin, and eventually appeared to fall to the earth, sending pilgrims fleeing and begging for mercy. Many pilgrims were healed in this moment, and as the sun returned to the sky, the grounds were completely dry, though they had been saturated with rain for days prior. This is known as the Miracle of the Sun, and is a historically documented event.
St. Teresa’s parish commemorates this event as near the September 13th apparition as possible, with this year’s event falling on September 11, which is an historic date for our own country, in memory of the 9-11 attack some eighteen years ago. Outdoor accommodations will be available with restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, and seating. Candles and rosaries will be available for the procession. A free-will donation will be taken up to cover expenses. Youth groups and parishioners of all ages are encouraged to come.
Please join pilgrims from across our city and surrounding communities this September 11th, so that we may gather as a unified family of prayer to combat the evils that now face our world, and pray for peace.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ at 7pm.
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| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 27 Confessions | Wednesday March 28 Confessions | Holy Thurs March 29 Confessions | Good Friday March 30 Confessions | Saturday March 31 Confessions | Easter Sun April 1 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Abie, Sts. Peter and Paul | 222 Maple Street | 7:00pm | Stations 12pm, Passion 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 4pm-5pm | 6pm-6:40pm, 8pm-? | 3pm-4pm | 3/25 2pm | ||||
| Alexandria, St. Mary's | 511 Amanda St. | 5:15 PM | ||||||||||||
| Alma, St. Joseph's | 810 4th St. | |||||||||||||
| Arago, St. Mary's | 65724 713 Rd. | 3:00pm | After Service | |||||||||||
| Arapahoe, St.Germanus | 912 Chestnut St. | |||||||||||||
| Ashland, St Mary | 1625 Adams st | 7:00pm | Stations 12pm, Passion 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 4pm-5pm | 6pm-6:40pm, 8pm-? | 3pm-4pm | 3/25 2pm | ||||
| Auburn, St. Joseph's | 2221 N St | |||||||||||||
| Aurora, St. Mary | 1420 9th St. | 6:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am | 12:00-1:00 pm | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | by appointment | ||||||
| Avoca, Holy Trinity | 3 miles Southeast of Hwy. 34 & 102nd St. in Cass County | none | Stations - 10:00am | none | 11:00am | none | 8:00pm - 8:30pm | none | none | none | 10:45am | March 25th - 12:15pm - 1:15pm at St. Paulinus, Syracuse | ||
| Barneston, St. Joseph | 406 Wyatt St. | |||||||||||||
| Beatrice, St. Joseph | 612 High St. | 6:30pm | 3PM Stations; 7:30pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00 & 10:00am | 7:45-8:10am | 7:45-8:10am & 5:00-5:30pm | 5:00 to 5:30pm | 3:30 t 4pm & 5:00 to 5:30pm | 4:00 to 5:30pm | March 25, 3:00 to 5:30pm | |||
| Beaver Crossing, Sacred Heart | 401 Dimery St. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. | 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. | 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. | 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. | 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. | ||||
| Bee, St. Wenceslaus | 350 Elm St. | 6:00 pm | Noon - 3:00 Tre Ore and 6:00 pm Liturgy | 9:00pm | 9;00 am English and 5:00 pm Latin antiquior | 7:00 am | 7:00 am | 5:30 pm | 12:30 - 1:30 | 8:30am and 4:30pm | 2:30 pm Palm Sunday | |||
| Bellwood, Presentation | 1291 41 Road | 7:00 PM | 12:10 pm Stations, 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | No confessions | No confessions | 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm. | about 12:40 pm | No confessions | 8:30 am | March 20, 2018 between 7-8 pm | ||
| Bellwood, St. Joseph | 4211 B Rd. | 7pm | 8am | 5:30-630pm | 7:30-830pm | 12:45-1:30pm, 8-9pm | 7:30-7:50am | |||||||
| Bellwood, St. Peter | 211 Esplanade St. | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 6:30-7am | 6:30-7am; 5:30-630pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 3:45-430pm | 9-10am | March 25: 1-2pm | ||||
| Benkelman, St. Joseph | 819 Cheyenne St. | N/A | 3:00 MT | N/A | 10:00 MT | 7:30 pm MT | ||||||||
| Blue Hill, Holy Trinity | 513 South Liberty | 12:15 PM | 10:30 AM | |||||||||||
| Brainard, Holy Trinity | 108 E. Brainard St. | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 a.m.; 9:00 a.m. | March 25, 2:30 p.m. | ||||||||
| Bruno, St. Anthony | 407 Pine St. | |||||||||||||
| Burchard, Sacred Heart | 405 Gage Street | 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||
| Cambridge, St. John | 705 Shole Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Campbell, St. Anne | 518 S. Stewart | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:00 AM | |||||||||
| Cedar Bluffs, St. Mary | 207 South 3rd Street | |||||||||||||
| Cedar Hill, Sacred Heart | 2750 County Road 27 | 7:00 pm | 8:00 am | 5:30-6:30 pm | 3:45-4:45 | 7:30-7:55 am | Yes - Deanery 3/25, 3/27 | |||||||
| Colon, St. Joseph | 111 Cherry St. | |||||||||||||
| Cortland, St. James | 500 W 1ST ST | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m -- 1:00 p.m.; after Mass | 3:30 until finished; after the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion | 11 a.m. - Noon | 30 minutes before Mass | |||||
| Crete, Sacred Heart | 13th & Ivy | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9am 11:30am (Spanish) | 6:00-7:00pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 6:30-7:30pm | 30 minutes before Masses | ||||
| Curtis, St. James | 313 E. 6th St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 11:00 am | 5:00 - 5:30 pm | 7:30-8:00 am and 8:30 - 9:00 am | After Liturgy, at 10 pm, at 11 pm till finished | After Liturgy till finished | 8:30 - 9:00 am | See McCook or North Platte | |||
| Davey, St. Mary | 17630 N. 3rd St. | |||||||||||||
| David City, (Appleton) Assumption | 1821 38th Road | |||||||||||||
| David City (Center), St. Francis | 3071 P Rd. | 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Palm Sunday | ||||||||
| David City, St. Mary | 580 I St. | |||||||||||||
| Dawson, St. Mary's | 312 4th St. | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am | 8:30 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:00 am | 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 25 | |||||
| Denton, St. Mary | 7105 Cass Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Deweese, Assumption | 506 Liberty | Noon Stations | 10am | 12:30-1:30pm | After Stations | Before Mass | ||||||||
| Doniphan, St. Ann | 202 N 5th | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 pm Stations; 7:30 p.m. Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 6:40 - 6:55 a.m. | 6:40 - 6:55 a.m. | 6:40 - 6:55 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. mass | 6:40 - 6:55 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. service | March 25 at 2:00 pm with 2 priests | ||||
| Douglas, St Martin | 125 West 3rd | 6:30pm Passion Liturgy | 8:30am | After Passion Liturgy | ||||||||||
| Dwight, Assumption | 336 West Pine | 7:00 p.m. | 12 pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. | 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and after the 7:00 p.m. Mass until all are heard. | After the 12:00 noon Stations of the Cros and after 7:00 p.m. Liturgy until all are heard. | 8:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 25th. | |||
| Elmwood, St. Mary | 500 West G | 6:00PM | 3:00PM | 9:00AM | 5:30 to 6:30PM | following 3pm service to 5pm | ||||||||
| Elsie, Resurrection | 202 Grant St. | |||||||||||||
| Exeter, St. Stephen | 208 N Union Ave | |||||||||||||
| Fairbury, St. Michael | 807 F St. | 7:00 | 7:00 | 8:30 | 10:00 | Sunday 3-25 1:00 | ||||||||
| Falls City, Sts. Peter and Paul | 1820 Fulton St. | 7:30 p.m. | 12:05 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Following the 7:30 p.m. Liturgy | 11:30 a.m. & after 7:00 p.m. Stations | None | 6:30 - 6:55 a.m. & 9:30 - 9:55 a.m. | Sunday, March 25, 5:30 p.m. | ||
| Farnam, St. Joseph | 540 Main St | 12 Noon | 7:30 am | 11:30 -11:55 am | See St. James - Curtis | |||||||||
| Franklin, St. Katharine Drexel | 1006 O St. | 6:00 pm | 8:00 am | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:00 am | |||||||||
| Friend, St. Joseph | 405 South Main St. | 7:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. | Guest Confessors: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 5 - 6 p.m.; 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. | 5 - 6 p.m.; 7 - 8 p.m. | 4 - 5 p.m. | 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | ||||
| Geneva, St. Joseph | 831 E Street | |||||||||||||
| Giltner, St. Joseph | 209 North Derby | Divine Mercy Chaplet & 7 Last Words 3:00 pm | 10:30 am | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | ||||||||||
| Grafton, St. Helena | 172 N. Jackson Ave. | 5:00 PM | 3:00 pm | 11:00 pm | 3:30-4:30 pm | 1:30-2:30 pm | ||||||||
| Grant, Mother of Sorrows | 739 Garfield Ave. | 7 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 10:30 am | |||||||||
| Greenwood, St. Joseph | 7 Oah St | Stations 3pm | 10:30am | 4pm | 12pm-1pm | |||||||||
| Harvard, St. Joseph | 611 N. Kearney Ave. | 7 PM | 7 PM | 7:30 PM | English 9 AM; Spanish 10:30 AM | 7 PM | before & After Mass | 1:30 PM | 12 PM | before Masses | ||||
| Hastings, St. Cecilia | 6th & Kansas Ave. | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 7 AM; 8 AM (at Good Samaritan Village); 9 AM; 11 AM; Spanish Mass at 1 PM | 4:30 to 5: 30 PM | 4:00 to 5:30 PM; after the 7:30 PM Liturgy; in Spanish after the 7:30 PM Liturgy | After stations; 4-5:30 PM; after the 7:30 PM Liturgy; in Spanish after the 7:30 PM Liturgy | 8:00 to 9:00 AM; 12:00 noon to 2 PM | 10:30 to 10:50 AM | 4:00 PM at St. Michael's parish in Hastings | |||
| Hastings, St. Michael's | 715 Creighton Ave. | 7:30 p.m | 12 pm Stations; 3 pm Divine Mercy; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. | After all services | 3:00 p.m. | None | Palm Sunday at 4:00 p.m. | ||
| Hayes Center, Sacred Heart | rural Hayes Center | 7 pm Liturgy | 10 am | after 7 pm Liturgy | ||||||||||
| Heartwell, Holy Family | 245 Jefferson St. | |||||||||||||
| Hebron, Sacred Heart | 436 N 3rd | 7:00 pm | 3:00 Stations 7:00 Service | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 7:00 pm Communal Penance Service | 12:00-1:00 pm 7:30-8:30 pm | 1:00-2:30 After 7:00 Mass until 9:30pm | After Stations (3:40) & After Good Friday (8:15) | 10:00-11:00 am 2:30-3:30 pm | 9:00 - 9:45 am | Tue Mar. 27 7:00 pm | ||
| Holdrege, All Saints | 1204 Logan St. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 pm | 8:45 pm | 10:30 am | I can update later | or see bulletin online | 3/25 at 2:30 pm | ||||||
| Imperial, St. Patrick | 128 East 7th St. | |||||||||||||
| Indianola, St. Catherine | 815 D Street | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | 7:00 am | 6:00 pm | 8:15 am | Sunday, (3/25) 4:00 pm | |||||
| Julian, St. Bernards | 5592 O Rd | 10am | March 25th 12:15pm | |||||||||||
| Kenesaw, Sacred Heart | 100 W Pine | 5:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Easter Vigil 5:45 a.m. | ||||||||||
| Lawrence, Sacred Heart | 141 East 2nd St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8-9pm | 8-9pm | After Mass | After Liturgy | ||||||
| Lawrence, St. Stephen | 1838 Road 2600 | 3pm Stations | 8am | 6-7pm | After Stations | Before Mass | ||||||||
| Manley, St. Patrick | 107 Broadway | 7:30PM | 7:00PM | 8:30PM | 11:00AM | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | following 7:30pm Mass | following 7:00pm service | 4:15 to 5:00pm | Sunday, March 25 at 12Noon | ||||
| McCook, St. Ann | rural McCook | 7 pm | 8 am | after 7 pm Mass | ||||||||||
| McCook, St. Patrick | 401 East F St. | 7 pm | 3 pm Stations, 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 7:30, 9 & 11 am.; Mass in Spanish 4 pm | Noon-1 pm, 6-7 pm | Noon - 1 pm, after 7 pm Mass | Noon - 1 pm, after 3 pm Stations, after 7 pm Liturgy | Noon - 1 pm | Palm Sunday, March 25, 7 pm | ||||
| McCool Junction, St. Patrick | 305 Road M | 6:00 | 5:30 | At St. Joseph, York | 10:00 | Before Mass | Before Mass | Before Service | Before Mass | 7:00 Wednesday, St. Joseph, York | ||||
| Mead, St. James | 213 E. 8th St. | 7:00pm | 3 pm Stations; 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 5:00-6:00pm | 8:30-9:30pm | 10:30-11:30am and 5:30-6:45pm | 12:00pm-1:00pm | 8:15-8:45am | March 25, 2:00pm | |||
| Milligan, St. Wenceslaus | 703 Main St. | |||||||||||||
| Minden, St. John the Baptist | 624 N. Garber Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Morse Bluff, St. George | 260 Short St. | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 am | 5:30-6:15 pm | 5:30-6:55 pm | 5:30-6:30 pm | 12:00-1:00, 2:30-3:30 pm | Deanery 3/25, 3/27 | |||||
| Nebraska City, St. Benedict | 411 5th Rue | |||||||||||||
| Nebraska City, St. Mary | 218 N. 6th St. | |||||||||||||
| North Platte, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 3301 Echo Dr. | 7:00pm | 12:10 pm, Divine Mercy Novena, 7 Last Words; 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 5:00pm - 5:25pm | 5:00pm - 5:25pm | 8:15pm - 10:30pm | 8:15pm - 10:30pm | 4:00pm - 4:55pm | 9:00am - 9:55am | |||
| Odell, St. Mary's | 521 Perry St. | 6:00 P.M. | At Wymore | At Wymore | 9:00 A.M. | 7-8 P.M. | Before Mass | At Wymore | At Wymore | Before Mass | ||||
| Orleans, St. Mary's | 109 West Linn St. | |||||||||||||
| Osceola, St. Vincent Ferrer | 751 S. Nance | 7 o'clock | 6 o'clock | 8:30 | 9:00 a.m. | 8:20 a.m. | 8;20 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | |||
| Oxford, St. Michael's | 510 Central Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Palisade, Holy Family | 101 North Vennum | |||||||||||||
| Palmyra, St Leo | 330 West 8th St. | 6:30pm | 830pm | 11am | 7-8pm | After Mass | 4-5pm | |||||||
| Paul, St Josephs | 5592 O Rd | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am | None | 7-8pm | after Mass | after Passion Serivec | None | None | March 25th 12:15pm | ||
| Peru, St. Clara's | 6th & Main Sts | |||||||||||||
| Pilzno, St. Mary | 1740 140th Rd. | 10:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |||||||||||
| Plasi (Rural Prague), Sts. Cyril and Methodius | 2880 County Road O | 3PM | 10AM | After the 3PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion | ||||||||||
| Plattsmouth, Church of the Holy Spirit | 520 S. 18th St. | 7:30 P.M. | 12 PM Stations; 3 PM 7 Last Words; 7:30 PM Liturgy | 8:30 P.M. | 8 A.M.; 10:30 A.M. | 4-5 P.M. | 12 Noon-1 P.M.; 7:30-8:30 P.M. | 4-5 P.M.; after the Mass until finished; 9 P.M., 10 P.M., 11 P.M. (each until finished) | After 12 Noon Stations until finished; after 3 P.M. Seven Last Words until finished; after 7:30 Liturgy until finished | None scheduled | None scheduled | 3:30 P.M. Sunday, March 25 | ||
| Prague, St. John the Baptist | 122 Center St. | 7PM | 7PM | 8:30PM | 8AM | After the 7PM Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper | After the 7PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 4PM - 5PM | Sunday, March 25th at 4PM | |||||
| Red Cloud, Sacred Heart | 413 N Seward | 3:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | 9:30 - 10:00 am | ||||||||
| Roseland, Sacred Heart | 11818 North Alexander | 7:00 PM | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Yes, March 25 at 2:00 pm | ||||||
| Roseland, Assumption | 12630 West Assumption Road | 7:00 pm | 8:00 am | 8:00 pm | ||||||||||
| Rulo, Immaculate Conception | 601 Rouleau | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | After Mass | After Service | March 25 at 4pm | ||||||
| Seward, St. Vincent de Paul | 152 Pinewood Ave | 7 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. (Penance Service) | 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. | 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | March 27th @ 6:30 p.m. | ||||
| Shelby, Sacred Heart | 210 South Walnut | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. Stations & 7:30 p.m. Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. & after Mass | after Stations & Liturgy | Noon to 1:00 p.m. | 8:15 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. on March 25 | |||
| Shickley, St. Mary | 703 Swartzendruber Dr. | |||||||||||||
| Shubert, St. Anne | 507 Main St. | 5:30 pm | 10:30 am | 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 25 | ||||||||||
| Smithfield, St. John | 150 Niobrara St. | None | 7:00 pm | None | 8:30 am | I can update later | or see bulletin online | Holdrege 2:30 pm on 3/25. | ||||||
| St. Mary, St. Mary | 325 3rd St., Hwy. 41 | |||||||||||||
| Steinauer, St. Anthony of Padua | 310 Hickory St. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | March 27 at 7:00 pm | ||||||||
| Stratton, St. Joseph | 419 County Road | 7:30 pm CT | N/A | 8:30 pm CT | 8:30 am CT | 12:30 pm CT | ||||||||
| Superior, St. Jospeh | 1415 California St. | |||||||||||||
| Sutton, St. Mary | 312 S. Saunders | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | 1-2:00 pm | 5:30-6:30 pm | 1-2:00 pm | ||||||
| Syracuse, St. Paulinus | 476 Poplar St. | 7:00pm | Morn. Prayer - 7 am / Stations - 12 pm / 7 Last Words - 3 pm / Liturgy - 7 pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am / 9:00am | 7:30am | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | After all liturgies | None | Before all Masses | March 25th - 12:15pm - 1:15pm | ||
| Tecumseh, St. Andrew | 186 N. 5th St. | |||||||||||||
| Tobias, St. Joseph | 511 N Elm St. | 5:30 PM | 5:30 pm | 8:00 am | 4:30-5:15 pm | |||||||||
| Touhy, St. Vitus | North Main St. | Lord's Passion 3:00pm | 10:00am | |||||||||||
| Trenton, St. James | 117 West B St. | |||||||||||||
| Ulysses, Immaculate Conception | 215 S. 6th St. | 7:30 p.m. | 3 pm Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. | 2:20 - 2:50 p.m. and 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 7:50 - 8:20 p.m. | 8:20 - 8:50 a.m. | Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Utica, St. Patrick | 110 3rd St. | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. | 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. | 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. | 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. | ||||||
| Valparaiso, Sts. Mary & Joseph | 637 Iver St. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 7:15am-7:45am, 9:15am-9:45am | 5:30pm Palm Sunday March 25, 2018 with 8 extra Priests | ||||
| Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus | 211 East 2nd St. | |||||||||||||
| Wallace, St. Mary's | 221 North Commercial Ave. | 7 pm | 7 pm | 8:30 a.m. | ||||||||||
| Wauneta, St. John | 499 South Arikaree | |||||||||||||
| Wellfleet, St. Williams | 203 Nile St. | 3:00 pm | 9:30 am | 2:30-2:55 pm and after liturgy | See St. James - Curtis | |||||||||
| Weston, St. John Nepomucene | 450 School St. | 7:00pm | Stations at Noon; Lord's Passion at 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am | 4:00pm on Palm Sunday 3/25 | ||||||||
| Wilber, St. Wenceslaus | 501 N. Wilson St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 8:30-9:00 pm | Noon-1:00 pm | |||||||
| Wymore, St. Mary's | 123 N. 11th St. | 7:30 P.M. | 7:30 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. | 10:30 A.M. | 7-8 P.M. | Before Mass | Before Mass | 6-7 P.M. | Before Mass | ||||
| York, St. Joseph | 505 N. East Ave. | 7:00 | 3:00 and 7:00 | 8:30 | 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 (Spanish) | 12:00-1:00 | 12:00-1:00 | After Mass until 9:00 | 4:00-5:00 | Before Mass | Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 |
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes outside Lincoln
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday March 27 Confessions | Wednesday March 28 Confessions | Holy Thurs March 29 Confessions | Good Friday March 30 Confessions | Saturday March 31 Confessions | Easter Sun April 1 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Lincoln, Blessed Sacrament | 1720 Lake St. | 7:30 pm | 12 pm - 7 Last Words, 3 pm Stations, 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am, 10:00 am & 11:30 am | 6-6:25 am, 8-8:15 am, 6-6:30 pm, 8:30-9 pm | 6-6:25 am, 8-8:15 am, 8-8:30 pm | 9-9:30 am, 12-12:30 pm, 6-6:30 pm, 9-9:30 pm | 12:30-1 pm, 3:30-4 pm, 6-6:30 pm, 8:30-9 pm | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, Cathedral of the Risen Christ | 3500 Sheridan Blvd. | 7:30pm with Bishop Conley | 3:00pm with Bishop Conley | 8:30pm with Bishop Conley | 6 am, 7:30, 9:00 (Bishop Conley), 11 am, 6 pm | 3:00pm-9:00pm | 3:00pm-9:00pm | 3:00pm-4:30pm | 12:30pm-2:00pm, 7:00pm-8:00pm | 11:30am-1:00pm | ||||
| Lincoln, Cristo Rey | 4245 J St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:30, 9:30, 12noon, 5:30pm | 6pm-6:50pm, 8pm-9pm | 6pm-6:50pm, 8pm-9pm | 7:30pm-8:20pm | 7am-7:20am, 9am-9:20am, 11:30am-11:50am, 5pm-5:20pm | |||||
| Lincoln, Immaculate Heart of Mary | 6435 Madison Ave. | 7 pm | 6 pm | 8:30 pm | 10 am | 5:30 pm - 6 pm | 5:30 pm - 6 pm | 6:30 pm - 7 pm | 5:30 pm - 6 pm | 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm | 9:30 am - 10 am | Sat 3/17 3pm; Sun 3/18 12:30 pm | ||
| Lincoln, North American Martyrs | 1101 Isaac Dr. | 7:00 pm | 3 pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 7 am, 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | 9:00 - 10:00 am, 8:30 pm - until finished | 9:00 - 10:00 am, 3:30 pm until finished, 8:00 pm until finished | 10:30 - 11:30 am | ||||
| Lincoln, Sacred Heart | 500 No. 31st | 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am | 6:00-7:00 pm | 5:00-6:00 pm | 11:30a-12:30p; 8:30-9:30 pm | 10:30-11:30am; 4-5 pm, 6-7 pm | 11:00am-Noon; 4-5 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions | 9230 First St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm | 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | March 24 at 7:00 pm | ||
| Lincoln, St. Francis of Assisi | 1145 South St. | 8:00pm | 1:30pm Stations, 3:00pm Liturgy | 9:00pm | 8:30am, 10:30am | Before 8:00am Mass | Before 7:00am Mass | 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm | 11:00am-12:00pm | Before Masses | |||
| Lincoln, St. John the Apostle | 7601 Vine St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 PM | 8:30 pm | 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 & 12 Noon | 9-10 am, 1-2, 4-5 & after 7 pm Mass | 9-10am, 1-2, 4-5 & after 7pm Liturgy | 3:00-3:50pm & 5:00 - 5:30pm | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Joseph | 1940 S 77th St. | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | March 25th at 7:00 PM | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Mary | 1420 K St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm | 11 am - Noon; 7:30 - 8:00 pm | 11 am - Noon; 7:30 - 8:00 pm | 11 am - Noon; 6:30 - 7:00 pm | 11 am - Noon; 6:30 - 7:00 pm | 11 am - 4:00 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Michael | 9101 S. 78th St. | 7:00 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. | 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 5:00 P.M. | 8:00-9:00 P.M. | 4:00-5:00 P.M. | 11:00-12:00 | 1/2 before each Mass | March 25 at 6:00 P.M. | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Patrick | 6111 Morrill Ave. | 7:00 PM | 7 pm | 8:30 pm | 7 am, 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:30 am | 7:30 - 7:55 am; 6 - 8 pm | 7:30 - 7:55 am; 5 - 5:45 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 3 - 5 pm | 3:30 - 5 pm | 11 am - Noon; 4 - 5 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Peter | 4500 Duxhall Dr. | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 8AM, 9:30AM, 11AM | 11-noon, 6-7PM | 11-noon, 6-7PM | 11-noon | 11-noon, 3:30-4:15PM | |||||
| Lincoln, St. Teresa | 735 So. 36th St. | 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord | 8:30 p.m. | 8 a.m., 10 a.m. & 12 Noon | 6-6:25, 7:45-8:10, 9-9:30 a.m. & 7:30-8 p.m. | 6-6:25, 7:45-8:10, 9-9:30 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 7:45-8:10 a.m., 12-30-1 pm & 8:30 pm | 11 a.m.- 12 Noon | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Cen.) | 320 N. 16th St. | 8:00 PM | 12 Noon Stations; 3 pm Liturgy; 7 pm Stations | 8:30 PM | 10:00 am; 11:30 am | 4:30-6:00 pm | 10:30-11:45 am; 1:30-2:30 pm; After 3 pm Liturgy | 4:30-5:30 pm |
The Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative that aims to inspire, educate, and unite everyone in wonder and adoration of the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist.
Each pilgrimage will include time in prayer at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica, time in silence in the presence of the Eucharist each day in a guided retreat, and time spent serving the poor of Mexico City
Registration: February 1-6, 2025
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Prepare and Proclaim: Enriching our Mass Experience is a project of the Lincoln Diocese on getting the most out of Mass.
Join us for a Free Presentation on Monday November 18, 7:00 pm at St. Mary Church, 1420 K St, Lincoln.
The official Eucharistic Passport Pilgrimage has ended. But you are still welcome to visit the Churches on the Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Go to: Eucharistic Passport Pilgrimage
July 17-21, 2024 the National Eucharistic Congress was held in Indianapolis
Visit the official website has many resources including:
Go to Holy Week and Easter schedules - Parishes in the city of Lincoln
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Abie, Sts. Peter and Paul | 222 Maple Street | |||||||||||||
| Alexandria, St. Mary's | 511 Amanda St. | 5:15 PM | 8:00 AM | |||||||||||
| Alma, St. Joseph's | 810 4th St. | 11 am | ||||||||||||
| Arago, St. Mary's | 65724 713 Rd. | |||||||||||||
| Arapahoe, St.Germanus | 912 Chestnut St. | 6pm | 4pm Stations, 5 pm Liturgy | 9am | 5:30-6:30pm | 5-5:30pm | 3:30pm | 8:30am | ||||||
| Ashland, St Mary | 1625 Adams st | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | 7:30pm | 8pm to midnight | after 7pm Passion | 1, 2 & 3pm | 8:00am | Palm Sunday, 2pm | |||
| Auburn, St. Joseph's | 2221 N St | |||||||||||||
| Aurora, St. Mary | 1420 9th St. | 7 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 7-8 p.m. | 12-1 p.m. | 12-1 p.m. | 12-1 p.m. | |||||
| Avoca, Holy Trinity | 3 miles Southeast of Hwy. 34 & 102nd St. in Cass County | none | none | none | 11:00am | none | 8:00-8:30pm | none | 10:30am | none | 10:45am | |||
| Barneston, St. Joseph | 406 Wyatt St. | 5 P.M. | 7:30 A.M. | 4:30-5:00 P.M. | 7-7:30 A.M. | |||||||||
| Beatrice, St. Joseph | 612 High St. | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8am & 10am | 8am | 8am and 5pm | 8am and 5pm | 8am and 5pm | 11am and 4pm | April 9, 3-5pm | |||
| Beaver Crossing, Sacred Heart | 401 Dimery St. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | ||||
| Bee, St. Wenceslaus | 350 Elm St. | 6:00 PM | Noon Stations, 1 pm Rosary, 3 pm Chaplet, 6 pm Liturgy | 9:00 PM | 9:00 am Mass; 12 noon Blessing of Fields | 7:00 AM | 7:00 am, 6:00 pm | After 6:00 pm Mass | 12:30 -1:00 pm, 1:30-3:00 pm | 8:30 AM | ||||
| Bellwood, Presentation | 1291 41 Road | 7:00 pm | 12:05 pm Stations, 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | 7:15 pm | 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm | about 12:30 pm | from 8:30 am to 9:00 am | 1:00 pm Palm Sunday, Apr. 12 at 7:15 pm | ||||
| Bellwood, St. Joseph | 4211 B Rd. | 7pm | 8am | 11am-12pm | ||||||||||
| Bellwood, St. Peter | 211 Esplanade St. | 7pm | 8:30pm | 10am | 6-7pm | 9-10am | 4/9 1-2pm | |||||||
| Benkelman, St. Joseph | 819 Cheyenne St. | 7:00 pm (MT) | N/A | 8:30 pm (MT) | 10:00 am (MT) | 7:30 pm | ||||||||
| Blue Hill, Holy Trinity | 513 South Liberty | |||||||||||||
| Brainard, Holy Trinity | 108 E. Brainard St. | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. | |||||||||
| Bruno, St. Anthony | 407 Pine St. | |||||||||||||
| Burchard, Sacred Heart | 405 Gage Street | 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||
| Cambridge, St. John | 705 Shole Ave. | 8pm | 12 Noon Stations, 7pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 11am | 7pm | After the Mass of the Lord's Supper | 12:30pm, After Good Friday Passion Service | Noon | 10:30am | Palm Sunday 2:30pm | |||
| Campbell, St. Anne | 518 S. Stewart | |||||||||||||
| Cedar Bluffs, St. Mary | 207 South 3rd Street | 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 7:30 - 7:55 a.m. | ||||||||
| Cedar Hill, Sacred Heart | 2750 County Road 27 | 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | |||||||||
| Colon, St. Joseph | 111 Cherry St. | 8:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | 9:30 - 9:55 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. April 9 | |||
| Cortland, St. James | 500 W 1ST ST | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. | N/A | 6:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.; after the 7:30 p.m. Mass | After 3:00 p.m. stations; After Liturgy of the Lord's Passion | 11:00 a.m. -- Noon | Before the Masses | |||
| Crete, Sacred Heart | 13th & Ivy | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 9:00am, 11:30am, 7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm | 12:00-1:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm | 1:00-2:00pm, 6:30-7:30pm | 30 minutes before Masses | |||
| Curtis, St. James | 313 E. 6th St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 11:00 am | 5:00 - 5:30 pm | 7:30- 7:55am and 8:30-9:00 am | After liturgy till finished; 10 pm till finished; 11 pm till finished | After liturgy till finished | 8:30-9:00 am | ||||
| Davey, St. Mary | 17630 N. 3rd St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 am, 10:00 am | 7:00 pm in Wahoo | 8:00 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 4:00-5:00 pm | Palm Sunday at 5:30 pm | ||||
| David City,(Appleton) Assumption | 1821 38th Road | |||||||||||||
| David City (Center), St. Francis | 3071 P Rd. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | noon | ||||||||
| David City, St. Mary | 580 I St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00am & 10:00 am | 8:00 pm ----- | 5:30-6:00 pm. 6:30-7:30 pm | 11:00 am-12:30 pm & after 7pm Liturgy | 11:00am- 12:30 pm, after 3pm Stations, after 7 pm Liturgy | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Penance service April 9 @ 4:00 pm | |||
| Dawson, St. Mary's | 312 4th St. | 7:30 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am | 8:30 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:00 am | ||||||
| Denton, St. Mary | 7105 Cass Ave. | 7pm | 3pm Stations & 7pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8am, 10am, 12noon | 7-8pm | 7-8pm | 6:15-6:45pm; after 7pm Mass | 6:15-6:45pm; after 7pm Passion | 8-9am; 10:30-11:30am | 7:30-8am; 9:30-10am; 11:30-noon | |||
| Deweese, Assumption | 506 Liberty | None | Stations at 3pm | None | 10am | 7:30-8:30pm | None | None | After Stations | None | 9:30am - before Mass | |||
| Doniphan, St. Ann | 202 N 5th | |||||||||||||
| Douglas, St Martin | 125 West 3rd | See St. Leo in Palmyra | See St. Leo in Palmyra | 8:30 pm | See St. Leo in Palmyra | See St. Leo in Palmyra | 12:45 pm | See St. Leo in Palmyra | ||||||
| Dwight, Assumption | 336 West Pine | 7:00 p.m. | 12 Noon Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 AM | Prior to 7:30 a.m. Mass | 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. | 5-6 p.m. and after 7:00 pm Mass | After Noon Stations; after 7:00 p.m. Liturgy | 8:00 a.m. | Half hour prior to Mass | |||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Elmwood, St. Mary | 500 West G | 6:00PM | 3:00PM | 9:00AM | 5:30 to 6:30PM | 4PM to 5PM or until finished. | ||||||||
| Elsie, Resurrection | 202 Grant St. | |||||||||||||
| Exeter, St. Stephen | 208 N Union Ave | |||||||||||||
| Fairbury, St. Michael | 807 F St. | 7:00 | 7:00 | 8:30 | 10:00 | Sunday 4/9 7:00 | ||||||||
| Falls City, Sts. Peter and Paul | 1820 Fulton St. | 3pm | 7am | |||||||||||
| Farnam, St. Joseph | 540 Main St | Stations at 12 Noon | 7:30 am | After Stations till finished | ||||||||||
| Franklin, St. Katharine Drexel | 1006 O St. | 6:00 pm | 5:30 pm | |||||||||||
| Friend, St. Joseph | 405 South Main St. | 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:30 am | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | 5 - 6pm; 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 5 - 6pm; 7 - 8pm | 4 - 5 pm | |||||
| Geneva, St. Joseph | 831 E Street | 7pm | 8:30 | 10:30 | 6-8:30 | 8-9pm | ||||||||
| Giltner, St. Joseph | 209 North Derby | 4 p.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 3-4 p.m. | ||||||||||
| Grafton, St. Helena | 172 N. Jackson Ave. | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | see Sutton | 11:00 AM | After 6:30 Passion Service | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM | 2:00 PM Sunday April 9 at St. Mary Sutton | |||||
| Grant, Mother of Sorrows | 739 Garfield Ave. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | ||||||||
| Greenwood, St. Joseph | 7 Oah St | 3pm | 10:30am | after 3pm service | 10am | Palm Sunday, 2pm at Ashlanmd | ||||||||
| Harvard, St. Joseph | 611 N. Kearney Ave. | 6 PM | 6 PM | 8:30 PM | 9 AM Spanish 10:30 AM | 7 PM | 5:30 PM | 2:30 & 5:30 PM | 12 PM & 5 PM | 8:30 ALM | ||||
| Hastings, St. Cecilia | 6th & Kansas Ave. | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 7 AM, 8 AM (Good Sam. Village), 9 AM, 11 AM | 6:40 AM to 6:55 AM; 11:50 AM to 12:05 PM | 6:40-6:55 AM, 11:50-12:05 PM, 4:30-5:30 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM, after the 7:30 Liturgy | After Noon stations, 4-5:30 PM, after 7:30 Liturgy | 8 AM to 9 AM, 12 Noon to 2 PM | 10:30 AM to 10:50 AM | 4pm April 9 at St. Michael's, Hastings | ||
| Hastings, St. Michael's | 715 Creighton Ave. | 8 am Morning Prayer; 7:30 pm Mass | 8 am Morn. Prayer; 12 Stations; 3pm 7 Last Words; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8 am Morning Prayer; 8:30 pm Mass | 8 A.M.; 9:30 A.M.; 11 A.M. | Before 7:30 A.M. Mass; 4 P.M.-5 P.M. | Before 7:30 AM Mass; 12 Noon-1 P.M.; 7:30-8:30 PM | 4-5pm; after 7:30pm Mass; 9pm, 10pm, 11pm | after Noon, 3pm, and 7:30pm liturgies | None scheduled | None scheduled | 4 P.M. Palm Sunday (4-9-17) | ||
| Hastings, Holy Cross Chapel (Spanish) | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 12:30 PM | ||||||||||
| Hayes Center, Sacred Heart | rural Hayes Center | 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | after 7:00 Liturgy | 1/2 hour before Mass | |||||||||
| Heartwell, Holy Family | 245 Jefferson St. | 5:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | N/A | 8:30 a.m. | before Mass | ||||||||
| Hebron, Sacred Heart | 436 N 3rd | 7:00 pm | Stations 3:00 Liturgy 7:00 | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | Penance Service 7;00 pm | 12:00 -1:00; 5:00 -6:00 | 1:00 -2:30; 8:15 -9:30 pm | 3:30 -4:30 pm; 8:15 -9:30 pm | 10:00 -11:00; 2:30 -4:00 pm | 9:00 -9:45 am | Tue (11th) 7:00 pm | ||
| Holdrege, All Saints | 1204 Logan St. | 7 pm | 3 pm | 8:45 pm | 10:30 am | 7:40 am-8:05 am, 8:45 am-9:15 am | 7:40-8:05 am, 8:45-9:15 am, 5:30-5:55 pm, 6:40-8;30 pm | 11:30 am-12 noon, 8 pm, 9pm, 10 pm, 11 pm. | 10:10 am-10:40 am, 12:10 pm-12:40 pm | 10 am-10:30, 4:45 pm-5:30 pm | 10:15 pm-10:25 pm | Sunday, April 9, 4:30 pm | ||
| Imperial, St. Patrick | 128 East 7th St. | 7pm | 5:30pm and 7pm Spn | 8:30pm | 10:00am | 5:00pm | 7:00am | 5:pm -6:pm & 8pm | 4:pm and 6:30pm | 11:15am & 6pm | 9:30am | done March 20th | ||
| Indianola, St. Catherine | 815 D Street | 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm | 8:15 am | 4/9 - 4:00 pm | ||||||
| Julian, St. Bernards | 5592 O Rd | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | 10 am | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | at St Joseph's | ||
| Kenesaw, Sacred Heart | 100 W Pine | |||||||||||||
| Lawrence, Sacred Heart | 141 East 2nd St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | None | 5:30-6:30pm | None | After Holy Thursday liturgy | After Good Friday liturgy | None | None | |||
| Lawrence, St. Stephen | 1838 Road 2600 | None | Stations at Noon | None | 8am | None | 5:30-6:30pm | None | After Stations | None | 7:30am - before Mass | |||
| Manley, St. Patrick | 107 Broadway | 8:00M | 7:00PM | 8:30PM | 11:00AM | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | following 8PM Mass until finished. | following 7PM Service until finished. | 4:15 to 5:00PM | Sunday, April 9th at 12:00noon | ||||
| McCook, St. Ann | rural McCook | 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM | after 7:00 PM Mass | 1/2 hour before Mass | |||||||||
| McCook, St. Patrick | 401 East F St. | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM Stations; 7:00 PM Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM; 3:00 pm (Spanish) | Noon-1:00 PM; 7:00-8:00 PM | Noon-1:00 PM; after 7:00 PM Mass | Noon-1 PM; after 3 PM Stations; after 7 PM Liturgy | Noon-1:00 PM | Sun. April 9 at 7:00 PM | ||||
| McCool Junction, St. Patrick | 305 Road M | 7:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | York-8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | York- before 7:00 & 8:10 Mass, 12-1:00 p.m. | 1/2 hour before 6:30 p.m Mass | 1/2 hour before 7:00 p.m. Mass | 1/2 hour before 5:30 p.m. Mass | York - 1/2 hour before 8:30 p.m. Mass | 1/2 hour before 10:00 a.m. Mass | York-Tues. , Apr. 4 | ||
| Mead, St. James | 213 E. 8th St. | 7:00pm | 8:00am Morning Prayer; 3:00 Stations; 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion | 8:30pm | 9:00am | 5:00-6:00pm | 3:00-4:00pm and 8:30-9:30pm | 10:30-11:30am and 5:30-6:45pm | 11:00am-1:00pm | Sunday, April 9, 2:00 pm | ||||
| Milligan, St. Wenceslaus | 703 Main St. | |||||||||||||
| Minden, St. John the Baptist | 624 N. Garber Ave. | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m.; 12:00 noon in Spanish | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | before Masses; 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. | April 6th, 7-8:30 p.m. | |||
| Morse Bluff, St. George | 260 Short St. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 9 | ||||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Nebraska City, St. Benedict | 411 5th Rue | 8 PM | 5:30 PM English; 7 PM Spanish | 8:30 PM | 9 AM English; 12 PM Spanish | 7 PM until finished | 6 PM until finished | 9 PM until finished | 4:30 PM until finished | 11 AM until noon or until finished | 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM | Sunday, April 9, Deanery Penance Service | ||
| Nebraska City, St. Mary | 218 N. 6th St. | 7:00pm | 12:15pm & 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 1200pm-100pm | 8:00pm -900pm | 11:30am -12:10pm and 6:15 -655pm | 7pm -8pm | 2:00pm Palm Sunday April 9 | ||||
| North Platte, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 3301 Echo Dr. | 7:00pm | 12:10pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 9:00pm | 10:00am | 5:00pm-5:25pm | 5:00pm-5:25pm | 8:15pm - 10:30pm | 8:15pm - 10:30pm | 4:00pm - 4:55pm | 9:00am - 9:55am | |||
| Odell, St. Mary's | 521 Perry St. | 6 P.M. | 9:00 A.M. | 7-8 P.M. | 8:45-9:00 A.M. | |||||||||
| Orleans, St. Mary's | 109 West Linn St. | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am | Following Liturgy | Following Liturgy | |||||||
| Osceola, St. Vincent Ferrer | 751 S. Nance | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | after 8:00 a.m. Mass, as long as needed | after 7:15 pm Stations | after 7:00 p.m. Mass, as long as needed | after 6:00 p.m. Veneration, as long as needed | 3:00 p.m., as long as needed | 8:30 .am. to Mass time | |||
| Oxford, St. Michael's | 510 Central Ave. | 12 noon Stations | 8:30 pm | Following Stations | ||||||||||
| Palisade, Holy Family | 101 North Vennum | 6:30 PM | 9:00 | 6:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 10 AM | 8:30 AM | March 30 | ||||||
| Palmyra, St Leo | 330 West 8th St. | 6:30 pm | 6:30 pm | At Douglas | 8:30 am & 11 am | None | None | 7:30 pm | 3:45pm & 7:30 pm | 4-5 pm | ||||
| Paul, St Josephs | 5592 O Rd | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:00 AM | after services | after services | before services | before Mass | Sunday April 8 @ 12 pm | ||||
| Peru, St. Clara's | 6th & Main Sts | |||||||||||||
| Pilzno, St. Mary | 1740 140th Rd. | |||||||||||||
| Plasi(Rural Prague), Sts. Cyril and Methodius | 2880 County Road O | 3pm | 10am | After 3pm Service | 9:30-9:55am | With St. John's | ||||||||
| Plattsmouth, Church of the Holy Spirit | 520 S. 18th St. | 6:00 p.m. | 1:45 pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | 2:15-3:15 p.m. | 12 noon-1:00 p.m. | 7:15-7:45 a.m. and 9:45-10:15 a.m. | Sunday, April 9, 3:30 p.m. | |||
| Prague, St. John the Baptist | 122 Center St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 8am | After 7pm Mass | After 7pm Service | 4-5pm | 7:30-7:55am | April 9, 4-5pm | ||||
| Red Cloud, Sacred Heart | 413 N Seward | 8:00 am | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | 9:30 am | ||||||||
| Roseland, Sacred Heart | 11818 North Alexander | At Roseland, Assumption | ||||||||||||
| Roseland,, Assumption | 12630 West Assumption Road | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 am, 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 7:45 am - 8:00 am, 9:45 am - 10:00 am | 2:00 pm Sunday, April 9th | |||||
| Rulo, Immaculate Conception | 601 Rouleau | 7:30pm | 7:30pm | 8:30pm | 8:30am | April 2 at 4pm | ||||||||
| Seward, St. Vincent de Paul | 152 Pinewood Ave. | |||||||||||||
| Shelby, Sacred Heart | 210 South Walnut | 7:30 p.m. | 3:00 pm Stations, 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 7:00 - 7:25 a.m. | 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and after 7:30 pm Liturgy | After 3 pm Stations, After 7:30 pm Liturgy | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon | Palm Sunday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m. | |||
| Shickley, St. Mary | 703 Swartzendruber Dr. | 7pm | 8am | 7-9 | 8pm-9pm | 7:30qm | ||||||||
| Shubert, St. Anne | 507 Main St. | 5:30 pm | 10:00 am | |||||||||||
| Smithfield, St. John | 150 Niobrara St. | Holdrege | 7 pm | Holdrege | 8:30 am | Holdrege | 2:30 pm-3 pm, 4:30 pm-5 pm. | Holdrege | 8 pm-8:30 pn | 2 pm-2:30 pm | 8 am-8:25 am | Holdrege- Sunday, April 9, 4:30 pm | ||
| St. Mary, St. Mary | 325 3rd St., Hwy. 41 | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:00am | after Mass of the Lord's Supper | Sunday April 9, 5:30pm | ||||||||
| Steinauer, St. Anthony of Padua | 310 Hickory St. | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 7:00 pm (extra priests available) | After 7:00 pm Liturgy | After 7:00 pm Liturgy | ||||||
| Stratton, St. Joseph | 419 County Road | N/A | 3:00 pm (CT) | N/A | 8:30 am (CT) | 12:30 pm (CT) | ||||||||
| Superior, St. Jospeh | 1415 California St. | |||||||||||||
| Sutton, St. Mary | 312 S. Saunders | 7:30 PM | Noon Stations 3:00 PM Passion of Our Lord | 8:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | 7:00 -8:15 CCD | After Each Service | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 8:30 - 8:50 | 2:00 PM Sunday April 9 | |||
| Syracuse, St. Paulinus | 476 Poplar St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:00am & 9:00am | 7:20am | 7:20am, 6:30-7:30pm | 8:00pm | 12:30pm, 3:20pm, 8:00pm | None | 6:40am, 8:40am | 4/09 12:15pm | ||
| Tecumseh, St. Andrew | 186 N. 5th St. | 8:30pm | 10:30am Bilingual at St. Andrew | after Mass of the Lord's Supper | Sunday April 9, 5:30pm | |||||||||
| Tobias, St. Joseph | 511 N Elm St. | 5:30 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:00 am | 4:30-5:15 pm | 7:30-7:50 am | ||||||||
| Touhy, St. Vitus | North Main St. | 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | |||||||||||
| Trenton, St. James | 117 West B St. | 5:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 6:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 2PM | 6:30 AM | March 30 | ||
| Ulysses, Immaculate Conception | 215 S. 6th St. | 7:00 p.m. | 3:00 pm Stations; 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. | 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. | 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. | April 9 (Palm Sunday) at 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Utica, St. Patrick | 110 3rd St. | 5:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | ||||||
| Valparaiso, Sts. Mary & Joseph | 637 Iver St. | 7:00pm | 3:00pm Stations; 7:00pm Liturgy | 8:30pm | 8:00am & 10:00am | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 5:00pm-6:00pm | 7:15am-7:45am & 9:15am-9:45am | 4/9 5:30pm Penance Service | ||||
| Wahoo, St. Wenceslaus | 211 East 2nd St. | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am,9:00am, 10:30am | 6:20-6:50am | 6:20-6:50am | None | None | None | None | Tuesday 4/11 at 7:00pm | ||
| Wallace, St. Mary's | 221 North Commercial Ave. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 a.m.; 6:00 pm (Spanish) | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | |||||||||
| Wauneta, St. John | 499 South Arikaree | 7:00 PM MT | 10 AM MT | 8:00 PM MT | 10:30 AM MT | 9:40 AM MT | March 30 | |||||||
| Wellfleet, St. Williams | 203 Nile St. | 3:00 pm | 9:30 am | 2:30 - 2:55 pm and After Liturgy till finished | ||||||||||
| Weston, St. John Nepomucene | 450 School St. | 7:00 pm | 12 noon Stations, 7:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 20 minutes before Mass | Penance Service 2:00 pm Palm Sunday | |||||||
| Wilber, St. Wenceslaus | 501 N. Wilson St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 8:30-9:00 pm | Noon-1:00 pm | 9:30-9:50 am | ||||||
| Wymore, St. Mary's | 123 N. 11th St. | 7:30 P.M. | 7:00 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. | 10:30 A.M. | 7-8 P.M. | 7:15-7:30 P.M. | 6:30-7:00 P.M. | 8-8:30 P.M. | 10:15-10:30 A.M. | ||||
| York, St. Joseph | 505 N. East Ave. | 7:00 p.m. | 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Spanish at Noon | 1/2 before 7:00 a.m. & 8:10 a.m. Mass & 12:00-1:00 p.m. | before 7 am & 8:10 am Mass, 12-1 pm, 5-5:30 pm | before 7 am & 8:10 a. Mass, 12-1 pm, before and after Mass | 1/2 hour before 7:00 am & 8:10 am Mass, 1-2:30 & 5-6 pm | 1/2 hour before 8:30 p.m. Mass | as requested | April 4th 7 p.m. until finished | ||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service |
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| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service | ||
| Lincoln, Blessed Sacrament | 1720 Lake St. | 7:30 pm | 12 noon 7 Last words, 3 pm Stations, 7:30 pm Mass | 8:30 pm | 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am | 8:30 - 9:00 pm | 8:00 - 8:30 pm | 9 - 9:30 am, 12-12:30 pm, 6 - 6:30 pm, 9 - 9:30 pm | 12:30 - 1 pm, 3:30 - 4 pm, 6 - 6:30 pm, 8:30 - 9 pm | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, Cathedral of the Risen Christ | 3500 Sheridan Blvd. | 7:30 PM | 3:00 pm Liturgy; 7:30 pm Stations | 8:30 PM | 6:00 am, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am | 3:00-9:00 PM | 3:00-9:00 PM | 3:00-5:00 PM; After 7:30 PM Liturgy | 1:00-3:00 PM; 8:00-9:00 PM | 11:30-1:00 PM | ||||
| Lincoln, Cristo Rey | 4245 J St. | 7pm | 7pm | 8:30pm | 7:30am, 9:30am, 12noon, 5:30pm | 6pm-6:45pm | 6pm-6:45pm | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 7-7:20am, 9-9:20am, 11:30-11:50am, 5-5:20pm | |||||
| Lincoln, Immaculate Heart of Mary | 6435 Madison Ave. | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Sunday, April 9, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | ||
| Lincoln, North American Martyrs | 1101 Isaac Dr. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 7 am, 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | 9-10:00 am, 8:30 pm -until finished | 9-10:00 am, 3:30 pm, 8:00 pm | 10:30 - 11:30 am | ||||
| Lincoln, Sacred Heart | 500 No. 31st | 7:00 PM | noon Stations, 3:00 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am | 6-7 pm | 4-5 pm, 7-8 pm | 11:30-12:30, 8:30-9:30 pm | 10:30-11:30 am | 6-7 pm | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | |||
| Lincoln, St. Andrew Dung Lac & Companions | 9230 First St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:00 am | 6:30 pm-7:30 pm | 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | 6:00 pm-6:45 pm | 6:00 pm-6:45 pm | 6:30 pm-7:30 pm | 9:00 am-9:30 am | April 02 at 3:00-4:00pm | ||
| Lincoln, St. Francis of Assisi | 1145 South St. | 7:00 pm Sung Mass | 12 noon Stations; 3:00 pm Liturgy | 10:00 PM | 8:30 am Low Mass; 10:30 am Sung Mass | 5:00-6:00 pm | 11-12 noon | 11-12 noon | 8:00 am; 10:00 am | |||||
| Lincoln, St. John the Apostle | 7601 Vine St. | 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:30 pm | 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon | 9-10 am, 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm, after 7 pm Mass | 9-10 am, 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm, after 7 pm Liturgy | 3:00-3:50 pm, 5:00-5:30 pm | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Joseph | 1940 S 77th St. | 7:30 PM | 3:00 pm Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 PM | 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am No 5:00 PM Mass | After Stations 3:30 to 5:00 pm | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Sunday, April 9 Penance Service 7:00 pm | ||||||
| Lincoln, St. Mary | 1420 K St. | 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm | 11:00 am - Noon; 6:00 - 7:00 pm | 11:00 am - Noon; 6:00 - 7:00 pm | 11:00 am - Noon; 6:00 - 7:00 pm | 11:00 am - Noon; 6:00 - 7:00 pm | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Michael | 9101 S. 78th St. | 7:00PM | 3 pm Stations, 3:30 pm Chaplet, 7 pm Liturgy | 8:30PM | 8:00AM; 9:30AM; 11:30AM | 8:00PM-9:00PM | 4:00PM-5:00PM | 11:00AM-12:00PM Noon | n/a | Penance Service April 9 from 5-6:00PM | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Patrick | 6111 Morrill Ave. | 7 pm | 7 pm | 8:30 pm | 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30 am | 7:30 - 7:55 am, 6 -8 pm | 7:30 - 7:55 am, 5 - 5:45 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 3 - 5 pm | 3:30 - 5 pm | 11 - Noon, 4 - 5 pm | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Peter | 4500 Duxhall Dr. | 7:30 pm | 3 pm Stations; 7:30 pm Liturgy | 8:30 pm | 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am | 11 am - Noon and 6 - 7 pm | 11 am - Noon and 6 - 7 pm | 11 am - Noon | 11 am - Noon and 3:30 - 4:15 pm | |||||
| Lincoln, St. Teresa | 735 So. 36th St. | 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon | 6-6:25 am, 7:45-8:10 am, 9-9:30 am, 5-5:25 pm , 7-7:30 pm | 6-6:25 am, 7:45-8:10 am, 9-9:30 am, 5-5:25 pm , 7-7:30 pm | 7:45-8:10 am, 5:00-5:30 pm, 8:30 pm | 7:45-8:10 am, 12:30-1:00 pm, 5:00-5:30 pm, 8:30 pm | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon | ||||
| Lincoln, St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Cen.) | 320 N. 16th St. | 8:00 PM | 12 Stations, 3 pm Liturgy, 7pm Stations @Stud. Union | 8:30 PM | 10:00 am, 11:30 am | 4:30-5:20 pm; 9-9:50 pm | 4:30-6:00 pm | 10:30-11:45 am, 1:30-2:30 pm, after 3 pm Liturgy | 4:30-5:30 pm | |||||
| City and Parish | Address | Holy Thursday Mass | Good Friday Services | Easter Vigil Mass | Easter Sunday Masses | Tuesday April 11 Confessions | Wednesday April 12 Confessions | Holy Thurs April 13 Confessions | Good Friday April 14 Confessions | Saturday April 15 Confessions | Easter Sun April 16 Confessions | Penance Service |
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| Read more about the Joy of the Gospel campaign in the Southern Nebraska Register |
To meet the spiritual and material demands of God’s Church today, while preparing for the future, the Diocese of Lincoln launched a historic campaign. Joy of the Gospel was conducted in all parishes from August 2014 through December 2015 to address the most pressing needs of the Church. The needs supported by these funds will significantly influence the scope of our mission long into the future. The challenge is great, but so too are the faith, hope, vision, and generosity of the people of the Diocese of Lincoln.
Bishop James D. Conley leads this effort with the support of clergy and lay leaders in every parish. Every Catholic household in southern Nebraska was asked to consider a sacrificial pledge to the Joy of the Gospel.
From its humble beginnings as a diocese more than 125 years ago, the Diocese of Lincoln has matured into a Church family that continues to respond to the needs of its people, and those in need within and beyond our local communities. This is an exciting time in the history of our diocese. We face distinct challenges, but those challenges bring opportunities which we will address with the most significant fundraising campaign in our history.
Through your participation, your stewardship, and your generosity, we can respond to the needs of our Church. Through the Joy of the Gospel, we can pass our faith on to future generations, ensuring they will also experience God’s love and live in the light of Christ in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Stock Donation Form (pdf)
Donation of Grain form (pdf)
Donation of Livestock form (pdf)
Fr. Bradley Moss "First Mass" of Thanksgiving - Sunday, May 24, 12:45pm
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Fr. Moss' Mass of Thanksgiving Reception RSVP
Fr. Peter Foley "First Mass" of Thanksgiving - Sunday, May 24, 4:30pm
St. Peter Catholic Church 4500 Duxhall Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516
Fr. Foley's Mass of Thanksgiving Reception RSVP
While we are unable to celebrate Holy Week in our churches, here are some ways we might bring these holiest days of the year into being in our homes.
Read an article from Our Sunday Visitor that collects a number of ideas on using the Spiritual Treasures of the Church, such as the Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary and Stations, praying with Scripture, and sacred music.
Prayer Services as a Family during Holy Week
Where to Livestream Holy Week Liturgies from around the world
Get reminders to pray the Divine Mercy Novena starting on Good Friday
What to do if Confession is not Available
Don't forget to stay connected with your Diocese and Parish, including: News and updates at lincolndiocese.org, Follow us on Facebook, Connect with your Parish website (or social media site); Subscribe to the Southern Nebraska Register email; Lincoln Diocesan Catholic Resources, including Videos and Podcasts
New: Online Giving to Your Parish - please consider making a recurring gift to your parish during this difficult time.
The Seeking Truth Bible Study, headquartered in Omaha and led by Steve and Sharon Doran, has made their series on St. John’s Gospel completely free: please click this link to register.
An illustrated guide to praying with scripture using Lectio Divina from FOCCUS.
Magnificat, a daily prayer resource, has granted complimentary access to their online version and apps to help people pray from home, both their adult, children’s, and Spanish versions. Visit magnificat.com/free or magnifikid.com/free or magnificat.net/gratis.
Loyola Press Sunday Connection - background on the gospel and activities for families to prepare to hear the Sunday Scripture readings
The US Bishops’ Catholic Current has a variety of resources on faith, catechetics, prayer and saints
The Knights of Columbus offer resources to help you pray the Stations of the Cross at home including and a free, printable coloring book on the Way of the Cross for children.
Knights of Columbus booklets:
Chris Stefanik "The Life You Were Made For" LIVE https://www.facebook.com/reallifecatholic
Relevant Radio and MAGNIFICAT bring you the Way of the Cross read live by Rev. Francis Hoffman, "Father Rocky," each Friday at 3:30pm
Every night from 6:30 – 7:30pm, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs) will be live-streaming adoration, music, preaching, and prayer on Facebook.
Our Sunday Visitor offers Night Prayer and a short daily reflection every evening at 8:30pm on their Simply Catholic Facebook page.
Vatican News is Live Streaming Pope Francis’ Masses and other speeches
EWTN Eternal Word Television Network offers live TV, daily Mass, and numerous recorded programs
St. Paul Center has a Quarantined Catholic Hub. Including Scott Hahn’s most popular study, The Eucharist in Scripture, available to stream completely free for a limited time.
Word on Fire offers numerous resources, from videos and podcasts, to daily Mass with Bishop Barron
RC Spirituality offers a number of free daily email reflections, and over 50 Retreat Guides which can be watched, listened to, or read. Not just for Regnum Christi members.
The following publishers have generously made their resources available to support prayer during these difficult days. We thank them for their generosity and pastoral concern.
Augustine Institute: Free subscriptions of FORMED for 40 days, offering Free Catholic movies, e-books, media & curriculum
Bayard: Living with Christ
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (for parents)
Catholic Faith Network (Television)
Liturgical Press: Give Us This Day
Loyola Press: Faith filled Family Activities, including grammar and writing games
Magnificat
Pauline
The Word Among Us
Loyola Press - Faith Formation and Grammar and Writing Games
“A DIY edifying film festival for the social distanced and quarantined” by Sr. Rose Pacatte, film critic for the National Catholic Register, created a list of edifying films we can together as grownups, families, with children, or solo.
The Chosen, the first-ever-multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus, has made every episode of Season One immediately and easily accessible, completely free on their App.
Watch the acclaimed animated film The Pilgrim’s Progress for free; based on John Bunyan’s timeless allegory of the bible, follow Christian Pilgrim on his journey to rid himself of a dreadful burden on his back and find the Celestial City https://www.revelationmedia.com/watchpilgrims/
Audible.com offers hundreds of audiobook titles available completely free. The collection has been handpicked by the editors as age appropriate and is a mix of stories to entertain, engage, and inform young people, ages 0–18.
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Please Join Us for Mass this Christmas: Mass & Confession Times in the city of Lincoln Mass & Confession Times outside Lincoln Directory of all Churches Map of the City of Lincoln Churches A Message from Bishop ConleyDuring this Christmas season, I invite you to do something simple but profound: take some time to allow the infant Jesus to move your heart this Christmas. This could take many forms. You could meditate on the infancy narratives of the Gospel, perhaps through a Lectio Divina. You could pick up reflections on Christmas by the saints or theologians, perhaps in Magnificat or other publications. Or, take some time and just observe a nativity scene at your local church or at home. Maybe due to all the busyness of the Christmas season, we fail to reflect on the deep mystery of it all. On a purely natural level, the innocence, purity, and spontaneity of a little baby brings about peace and joy to those around them. If the Lord works naturally to bring about peace in our lives through little babies, it is fitting that God would become a little baby to usher in heavenly peace. Sincerely yours in Christ, |
Keep Christ in Christmas from Spirit Catholic Radio
Santa's Priority from Catholics Come Home. |
