The Nebraska Catholic Conference presented a panel event with a question-and-answer period Sept. 16 in the gymnasium at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ School in Lincoln. The event was titled “Unsafe. Unregulated. Un-Nebraskan.”

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Bishop James Conley consecrated a new altar Aug. 25 at St. Bernard Parish in Julian.  SNR photos | Natalie Bender and Cathy Blankenau Bender

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Bishop James Conley celebrated a Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Michael Parish in Lincoln Aug. 12, for all Catholic school teachers and administrators in the city of Lincoln. Similar Masses were offered in parishes across the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, invoking the Holy Spirit in preparation for a new academic year.  Father Cole Kennett, pastor of St. Michael Parish, preached the homily, which is available on the diocesan YouTube page.

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Father Ranil Weerackoon, assistant pastor of St. Michael Parish in Lincoln, held an ultimate frisbee tournament Aug. 11 at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward. Six teams competed, with the team from St. Mary Parish in David City finishing in first place. Father Weerackoon said the sport - also called "ultimate" - is a great way to gather people together. At each parish he's served, he organizes a weekly ultimate night, followed by night prayer.

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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in Doniphan June 19, hosted by St. Ann Parish. SNR photos | Natalie Bender, Cathy Blankenau Bender, Kevin Clark and Corbin Hubbell

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Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt of the Diocese of Grand Island transferred the Eucharist to Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln June 19 near Doniphan. 

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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in Hastings June 18. A procession was held from St. Michael Church to St. Cecilia Church.

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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in Holdrege June 18, hosted by All Saints Parish.

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The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in North Platte June 16. Bishop James Conley concelebrated Mass with Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt of Grand Island.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in North Platte hosted the June 16 Nebraskaland Days field Mass, celebrated by Father Randall Langhorst. It commemorates the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors to the region, and the first Catholic Mass believed to be celebrated in the area. The location is now part of North Platte Community College.

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Bishop James Conley dedicated the chapel at the new motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in Nebraska City June 15. The Sisters are dedicated to teaching and promoting the faith, and the building and grounds of the new motherhouse will be used for events they host for the faithful of the area.  SNR photos | Natalie Bender and Cathy Blankenau Bender

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