Roman Catholicism

Fathers, daughters come together for special event (02/20/09)
Cherish Center's second annual Father/Daughter Dance benefit will be held from 7-10 p.m., Feb. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. It is no secret, a healthy father-daughter relationship is critically important to the emotional health of a young girl and follows her into her adult life. That's why several area "dads" are working to heighten the awareness of this important relationship...

Bishop names Olberding interim superintendent of Catholic Schools (02/14/09)
The Most Reverend R. Walker Nickless, bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City recently announced the appointment of Spencer's Ron Olberding as interim superintendent of Catholic Schools. Olberding has been principal at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Spencer since 1991, and principal at Pocahontas Elementary School since 2007. ...

The Gift (12/20/08)
SUBHEAD You never know when someone may appear to you, how they may bless you, or what he may ask you to do on his behalf. But on a morning like any other, Cara Boyer felt that she'd been touched by an angel…

Four days of holiday activities begin tonight (12/04/08)
Begin the holiday season by attending an Evening Gala Premier at Parker Museum, 300 E. Third St., from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, where you're invited for a first look at 11 holiday-decorated rooms; and wrap up the weekend with the Festival of Choirs on Sunday afternoon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Sacred Heart staff honored for 'excellence in education' (11/26/08)
Sacred Heart Catholic School in Spencer has one of the highest number of teachers in the Sioux City diocese to have received the Bishop's Excellence in Education Award, which was established to recognize teachers who are dedicated educators in diocesan Catholic schools...

Festival of Choirs to offer ''Lessons and Carols' (11/25/08)
The Christmas story will be told through song and scripture at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 when the Festival of Choirs takes place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer. Nine Spencer churches will present "A Festival of Lessons and Carols," based on the ancient service held annually in King's College Chapel of Cambridge, England...

Spencer schools celebrate "American Education Week" (11/22/08)
American Education Week is Nov. 17-21. This year's theme is: "Great Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." Spencer schools have several events planned for this special week. Those include: District Teacher Appreciation, Alumni (College Colors Day), Support Staff/Substitutes, Volunteers Day, Celebrate Reading Day, and Purple and Gold Day. The staff is also doing a can food drive for Upper Des Moines Pantry...

Project Andrew brings Catholic Bishop to Spencer (09/25/08)
Sioux City Diocese Catholic Bishop Walker Nickless was in Spencer Wednesday evening, meeting with sophomore, junior and senior boys from area high schools to discuss God's calling for their lives. Spencer High School students Bryan Tewes, Cody Rolfes and Jake Baxter were among the students on hand. ...

International banker McAlpine finds 'something more' in priesthood (06/20/08)
By Kris Todd Daily Reporter Staff It took Rev. Harry McAlpine a few years to respond to God's call. "I had other plans," the retired priest said with a smile this week while seated in his Spencer living room. Before entering the seminary 25 years ago, the Sheldon native spent nearly 25 years working for the former Northwestern National Bank, currently known as Wells Fargo. ...

Briefs 05-03 (05/03/08)
Spencer fall youth football sign-ups today Registration for the Midwest Youth Football League fall session, for Spencer students entering the third through sixth grades will take place from 2-4 p.m., today in the Sacred Heart Catholic School gym. Registration forms will be available on site and participants will be fitted for helmets and shoulder pads at that time...

Briefs 05-02 (05/02/08)
Spencer fall youth football sign-ups Registration for the Midwest Youth Football League fall session, for Spencer students entering the third through sixth grades will take place from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 3 in the Sacred Heart Catholic School gym. Registration forms will be available on site and participants will be fitted for helmets and shoulder pads at that time...

Briefs 05-01 (05/01/08)
Master's Mile participants Spencer High School will be hosting a Master's Mile at the Spencer Relays tonight. The Master's Mile will take place at approximately 5:45 p.m., tonight following the 4x800 meter relay. It is open to all ages 18 and older, male and female. All competitors should report to the finish line by 5:30 p.m...

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