Catholic boom in the suburbs has Omaha Archdiocese studying where more churches, schools might be needed

[_Abyssinia]

Step into St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church a couple of Sundays each month and you won’t see just one baby getting baptized. You could see more than a half dozen being splashed with Holy Water.

Baptisms come in bunches at some Omaha-area Catholic churches, just one sign of the growth in some parishes that has prompted the Omaha Archdiocese to launch a study that will examine the possibility of opening additional churches and schools.

If it’s determined that new construction is necessary, the resulting report will provide recommendations this spring on the number and locations of churches and schools needed in west Omaha, western Douglas County and Sarpy County now and in the next 20 to 30 years. Some parish boundaries could be realigned.

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[ctb95]

It’s great to see the archdiocese growing, especially their booming vocations.

 

[CatholicHockey7]

Shameless plug:

To help this trend continue, please prayerfully consider supporting the FOCUS missionaries working at University of Nebraska - Omaha.

During my brief time as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) I was blessed to serve there and see just what we and the archdiocese of Omaha and Lincoln were accomplishing. Last year, the team from UNO took almost 100 students and seminarians from the archdiocese (including students from Creighton and College of St. Mary’s) to our SEEK2015 national conference. I know at least three students who we worked with that will join staff this year, plus a few more planning to join staff when they graduate next year.

Seriously, check it out. Consider it. These missionaries raise 100% of their salaries and expenses. They cannot help the students without your help.

“Some give by going, others go by giving, but without both, there is no mission.” - Bl. Mother Teresa.

 

[CaptFun]

I don’t know about the where of it … but maybe New York could ship them some of the beautiful churches and schools they are closing.

Good news this from Omaha. Always liked the town. My University (Cal State Fullerton) often goes to the College World Series and the pilgrims that follow the team rave about the hospitality of the people there.

 

[CatholicHockey7]

I don’t know about the where of it … but maybe New York could ship them some of the beautiful churches and schools they are closing.

Good news this from Omaha. Always liked the town. My University (Cal State Fullerton) often goes to the College World Series and the pilgrims that follow the team rave about the hospitality of the people there.

Or maybe the generous folks in Omaha can contribute some money to help keep the schools and parishes open in New York.