Sister Rose Ann Stillmock, OSF, died June 28 at age 102 at Mount St. Francis Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Stanislaus Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by burial at St. John’s Cemetery. 

Bridget Paton, wife of former diocesan finance officer Wayne Paton and a longtime member of St. Paul Parish, died June 18 at age 69. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. 

For more than 140 years, St. Mary’s High School has persevered in its mission to form young men and women who are prepared not only for college and careers, but more importantly, for lives of faith, service, and leadership. As we begin the academic year, our school is excited to welcome new leadership with renewed focus on helping our students draw closer to Christ and pursue their God-given purpose in life.
 

In the August issue, The Herald magazine features its annual jubilarian section.  This special feature honors diocesan priests and men and women religious who are celebrating significant anniversaries in 2026. Below are profiles of three diocesan priests featured in this year’s issue: Father Don Brownstein, Father Mark Zacker and Father Jaimes Ponce.

To view the entire section as a flipbook, including a tribute to Msgr. Bob Jaeger on his retirement, visit:  

https://www.apubz.com/pubz/CCH/2026-CCH-Jubilarians/index.html