We are saddened to announce the death of Rev. Michael Berner (January 9, 1960 – April 11, 2025). A Vigil Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM with a visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following Wednesday, April 23 at 11:00 AM. Both services will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church 4 Valley View Drive Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Since his ordination in 1986, he has touched the lives of many of our parishioners and those in southwest Iowa. We pray the Lord will grant him eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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Due to the funeral of a family friend of one of our parish priests, there will be no confessions before the 5:30 Mass on Saturday, March 29. Confessions remain available from 9:30-10:00 in Atlantic and 3:00-3:30 in Griswold on March 29.
Join other Iowans on the Iowa State Capitol west steps as we in rain or shine pray the Rosary March 16th (and the 3rd Sunday of each month) at 1:30 pm.
Today begins Catholic Sisters Week where we not only recognize all they have done for us, but also hope more young women will choose the religious life. "Gracious God, we ask that you bless and guide Catholic sisters as they bring the message of your love and compassion to the world. May all women discerning a vocation to religious life be guided by your Spirit and have a heart open to your truth and grace."
The Holding on to Hope Retreat is a time for caregivers and those with chronic illness or pain to pray, reflect, and listen to how God can carry us. Consider joining this online retreat Thursday, March 20th from noon to 3:00 pm.
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Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus appeared alive again to his followers. Upon seeing him, “they were startled and terrified.”
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