On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we keep in mind the holy men that keep our linkage spiritually fed. Lord God, most holy, we approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. You...Read More
The youth of St. Mary, Ackley, and St. Patrick, Hampton are selling flower baskets again! The baskets are $21 and will be delivered the week of May 10. You may fill out the order form at the back of e...Read More
Fr. Frantz was ordained to the priesthood on April 20, 2013. We pray for God’s blessing on him and thank him for his ministry to our parishes. Cards and well-wishes can be sent to him at 415 Mai...Read More
Please join fellow St. Patrick parishioners for our parish clean-up day this Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 AM to noon. Please bring: garden rakes, hedge clippers, buckets, and rags for cleaning. Build...Read More
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to Mass in each parish the weekend of April 10-11. Please plan to join us 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass. Saturday 3:45 PM – St. Mary, Ack...Read More
Didn’t you hope we’d sing Alleluia this Easter, inspired by the end of the pandemic? I did, but that hope was left bruised and bloodied, like the Huskers facing the Hawkeyes. The pandemic has perh...Read More
Cancellations for Sunday, March 15 St. Mary, Ackley – 8:30 AM Mass is cancelled for March 15. St. Mark, Iowa Falls – events will take place as scheduled: 5:00 PM Stations, 5:30 PM Mass, an...Read More
Join Archbishop Jackels for a family-friendly Lenten event with warm conversation and special attention given to the lives of our women and men religious. The religious communities in our archdiocese ...Read More