Dear Donors,
I want to thank you for your support in the past year, we have seen a well-spring of faith rise up in our diocese. Your support is making a differences. I would like to share a few highlights that wouldn't be possible without you.
· 7 young men have graciously answered the call to the priesthood. Your support is fueling a resurgence of priestly vocations in our diocese.
· We are in the process of restructuring our diaconate formation program. This fall we have 10 men beginning formation
· Our Newman Centers in Kearney & Chadron and growing and will minister to hundreds of college students this year.
· Our youth program have rebounded strongly after cancellations last year. We have been working diligently to increase participation in youth events. Your support is helping our youth encounter Christ.
There is more to celebrate in our diocese than I can list here. We have also highlighted several critical ministries that rely on your support in the November/December issue of our West Nebraska Catholic magazine. You can read the digital version of the magazine at www.gidiocese.org
Saint Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:18-19, "Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is ture life."
Will you help me keep this momentum going for our seminarians, youth and Catholic families? Please contribute and know that your gift- in any amount -is grealty appreciated.
Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Joseph Hanefeldt Bishop of Grand Island
If you have any questions pleace contact: Fr. Vince 754-4002, Deacon Neil 571-0291, Marie or Michelle at the parish office 754-4002 or the Amy Scheer at the Diocese of Grand Island 382-6565.
