Today we celebrate the Feast day of Pope Saint Pius X. May we be inspired by his zeal for the Eucharist and his unwavering commitment to the truth. Let us, too, strive to deepen our faith and renew our lives in Christ. Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!

Grateful to join the Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Wing for a refueling mission over Kansas yesterday. We flew in a KC-135 tanker and refueled two B-52's in mid-air. Joining us was Major Fr. Michael Zimmer, the wing Chaplin. Proud to support those who serve our country!

Video from my recent refueling mission with the Nebraska Air National Guard. #NationalGuard #Catholic

In recent years, I have devoted significant time and energy as a bishop to Catholic education. I have been praying, researching and working on a new pastoral letter on Catholic education. That letter will be published in the coming weeks. Read my latest: lincolndiocese.org/op-ed/bishop-s…

"I think one small example of the success of our Catholic schools is the fact that we have 17 new diocesan seminarians who began the “propaedeutic stage” of their priestly formation last week at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward." James D Conley

Fr. Chris Eckrich celebrates the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 25th, 2024. Follow the link below and make sure to subscribe to our channel for more Catholic videos from the diocese. WATCH: youtu.be/7-qDzmI7yFQ

As we begin this new academic year, I invite you all to to keep Jesus in your minds and hearts! May His teachings guide your studies, His love inspire your actions, and His presence bring you peace in every challenge. Remember that He is always with you! God bless you all!

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Monica. Tomorrow we will celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine. May their lives inspire us to trust in God's timing and never give up on the ones we love. St. Monica and St. Augustine, pray for us!

This past Friday, I was blessed to join St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beatrice for Theology on Tap. We covered theological topics as well as the importance of a Catholic Education. A special thanks to Emily Lohr for her organization of this event. God bless you all!

This Labor Day, let us reflect on the blessings of faith, family, friends, and the gift of work. Our faith teaches us that work is more than just a means of livelihood—it is a way to participate in God's creation. Thank you and God bless you this Labor Day weekend!

Fr. Stephen Cooney celebrates the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 1st, 2024. Follow the link below and make sure to subscribe to our channel for more Catholic videos from the diocese. WATCH: youtu.be/T2T5mOWWZyA

My latest interview. This one is with my old friend and former seminary classmate, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln Nebraska. We discuss Bishop Conley's just released pastoral letter on Catholic education. It is a truly wonderful letter. A great conversation on an important topic

I invite you to read my new pastoral letter on education titled, "The Joy and Wonder of Catholic Education." Read my pastoral letter on our website: lincolndiocese.org/joyandwonder

James D Conley's latest pastoral letter on the nature of Catholic education, Catholic liberal education in particular, is an excellent read. We encourage you to read and share it broadly. "If I were to distill what converted me down to one thing (beyond the power of

Truth, Goodness, Beauty, and Unity. These are not just abstract concepts but the very foundation of a truly Catholic education. Together, these transcendentals shape our minds, hearts, and souls, leading us closer to the fullness of life in Jesus Christ. lincolndiocese.org/joyandwonder

Great hope is found in the next generation, and Catholic education is where it begins. By grounding our students in faith, truth, and virtue, we equip them to be lights in the darkness, guiding the world toward Christ. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=F9Eji0…