Tag: diocese of boise

A rare monstrance blessed by St. Pope John Paul II is touring Northern Idaho to inspire vocations and foster prayer for priesthood and religious life.

The Diocese of Boise condemns Idaho's firing squad bill, reaffirming the Catholic Church's opposition to the death penalty, emphasizing mercy and human dignity.

Hundreds of devout Idaho Catholics participated in the first-ever National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, following the Blessed Sacrament across the state for nearly 300 miles over 5 days. The historic procession deepened the faithful's devotion and love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

Moscow, Idaho, in the northern part of the state, is one such town. It is home to St. Mary’s Parish, a mission church with approximately 500 to 600 parishioners. The Rev. Benjamin Onyemachi, a religious order priest originally from Nigeria, is now serving as the priest in this picturesque college town of approximately 26,000 people.