Ascension Parish

There has been questions asked pertaining to Bishop Nickless’ retirement, and when a new bishop will be appointed. As Canon Law mandates, a Bishop must send in his letter of resignation when he reaches the age of 75. Whether or not the Pope acts on immediately is another case.

We offer Religious Education classes for Elementary through High School children at all three of our Boone County Churches. (Boone, Ogden and Madrid) Sign up today!

Avarice. Rapacity. Acquisitiveness. Cupidity. Avidity. “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” (Mahatma Gandhi). As our gospel passage from Luke details, “greed” by any definition causes us to venture far from the Christian faith we hold, the presence of Christ in our daily lives and endeavors.