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Nebraska bishop calls for ‘developing authentically Catholic schools’ in new pastoral letter
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, highlighted the tenets of Catholic education and the modern challenges facing educators in a... Read more
‘Breathtaking’: through the cornfields with Jesus in Nebraska Eucharistic pilgrimage
The route followed a gravel road, visible from Interstate 80, which crossed through cornfields amid the distant hum of semitrucks... Read more
Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope
Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shared in a May 16 letter about his experience with mental illness... Read more
Explore Nebraska’s adoration chapels with a new pilgrimage ‘passport’
Bishop James Conley said he hopes pilgrims will visit the adoration chapels and pray specifically for their intentions as part... Read more
Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’
Bishop James Conley called this new film on the Spanish pilgrimage route the “best” movie about the Camino de Santiago... Read more
This college’s Newman Institute is attracting non-Catholics with its ‘Catholicism 101’ class
Almost half of the students who signed up for the Catholicism 101 class at the University of Nebraska’s Newman Institute... Read more
Three bishops on the Camino to Santiago: An exclusive interview with Bishop James Conley
The three walked 15 to 24 miles a day along the Camino, just as pilgrims have been doing for more... Read more
Lincoln bishop opposes now-blocked gender identity city ordinance
The Bishop of Lincoln recently spoke out against a city ordinance, recently blocked by a referendum petition, which added “sexual... Read more
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
Two priests in the Diocese of Lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following diocesan review of accusations of... Read more
More prelates reject delays of US bishops' discussion of Eucharistic coherence
More Catholic bishops have spoken out in support of continuing as planned the process to address “Eucharistic coherence,” namely Christian... Read more
Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more
‘I couldn’t fix myself’: Bishop Conley opens up about mental health recovery
In December 2019, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln announced he was going on a medical leave of... Read more
Bishop Conley returns from medical leave of absence to head Lincoln diocese
Bishop James Conley announced that he is resuming full pastoral care of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, following an 11-month... Read more
Bishop Conley announces medical leave of absence from Lincoln diocese
Bishop James Conley announced Friday that he is taking a medical leave of absence from his ministry as Bishop of... Read more
Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more
Catholic symposium – how music, food, and friendship ground us in reality
The Prairie Troubadour gathering will be full of good music, food, and discussions with Catholic leaders addressing how to live... Read more
Bishop Conley: martyred Oklahoma priest showed courage that comes from prayer
An Oklahoma priest martyred in Guatemala will be beatified on Saturday, and his life has much to teach us, Bishop... Read more
Bishop Conley: Mass deportations will not fix our immigration system
Controversial immigration policies issued by United States President Donald Trump’s have thus far prompted numerous critiques from concerned U.S. Catholic... Read more
Our brother, the Pope – Bishop Conley on the papal visit thus far
Bishop James Conley says that Pope Francis' mandate to go beyond the narrow confines of own worlds is a challenge,... Read more
