Boone County Catholic 

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Thank you to the many volunteers at each church who provided the hospitality, the set up, cleanup and service for each ‘welcome back’ gatherings. A bit warm but the good Lord provided sunshine and blue skies last weekend. [CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE]

Congratulations to Deacon David LaMar, ordained this Saturday in Sioux City at the Cathedral. He has been preparing for this moment for some time, alongside his wife Mary and their daughters. We welcome his ministry, his love of God, and the hope he brings to the community of St. Malachy parish, and beyond. His ordination and first Mass assisting on the altar poignantly occurs on this feast of Christ’s Body and Blood, Corpus Christi Sunday.

Join your Boone County Catholic family on a day trip to The Grotto in West Bend, IA. All are welcome!

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flower explodes, and every sunset is different.” (John Steinbeck) Both, Deacon Darwin Messerly and Walter Pugh have brought a gift of faith and encouragement and hope within their respective work and ministries for our parishes of Boone County. Understanding their separate decisions to explore different paths in life, our parishes have been blessed by their presence—an indelible mark. If you—or someone you know—may be interested in either position (Youth & Sacramental Ministry; maintenance & grounds upkeep) please contact me at the parish office. [CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE]

We are excited that life seems to be returning to "normal". Nearly all of our ministries have resumed, and most important of all, we've been able to safely celebrate Mass in our county since June 28, 2021. To celebrate, we are planning a summer full of fun activities in the hopes of inviting all parishioners who are healthy and able to return to Mass, the Eucharist and the life of our parishes.