Leonard and Adele Hassenstab believed that their long and happy life together at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Humphrey was a blessing from God. Everything – the family they raised, the faith they cultivated, the career success they enjoyed, were gifts, and they...
August 16, 2023 Creating a will is something few people look forward to, which may explain why a 2021 Gallup poll found that less than half of adults in America have one. “The most common reason people will say they don’t have a will is that they just haven’t gotten...
April 20, 2023 Summer vacation bible schools, parish festivals and retreats are all important ways to foster a sense of community among a Catholic parish’s members. These types of events help members grow in faith, get to know one another outside of Mass and can help...
By Bonnie Nebuda Stewardship & Development Officer March 3, 2023 “Catholic education is important to me because of the great, positive environment. The scholarship has helped me advance to the best education I can receive.” – Jacob, past...
February 2, 2023 “Don’t wait for opportunity, create it.” – George Bernard Shaw St. Matthew in Bellevue is growing. The parish has 800 registered families, up 200 in the last two years. Leadership launched a $1.4 million capital campaign to build a new sanctuary...
