Teens unexpectedly are in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral Teens unexpectedly are in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral by William J. Dagendesh William Dagendesh / Friday, May 16, 2025 0 1231 COLORADO SPRINGS. At 2 a.m. on April 21, Stacy Paris — hours away from leaving for Italy with 24 teens and 16 other adults to witness the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis scheduled for April 27 — received a phone call from her daughter letting her know that Pope Francis had died. Although the news came as a surprise, it quickly became clear to Paris that the group should follow through on their original travel plans, she said. Read more
Pope Francis and Electing the Bishop of Rome By Sean M. Wright Sean M Wright / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 1514 Read more
0 Commentary Linda Oppelt Monday, August 3, 2026 In Memoriam: Sister Rose Ann Stillmock, OSF 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.
0 Obituaries Linda Oppelt Monday, August 3, 2026 In Memoriam: Bridget Paton 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.