The teachers of Lincoln’s Catholic schools gathered Aug. 12 at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. After breakfast, Sister Mary Ruth, C.K. gave a presentation, “Sanctity Here and Now.” Bishop James Conley celebrated Mass, concelebrated by priests of Lincoln parishes.
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St. Michael Parish in Lincoln hosted "Witness Night" events this summer for high school students, featuring games, food, a testimony, adoration, and confessions. The final Witness Night of the summer was held Aug. 4 with a special candlelit Mass celebrated by Father Ranil Weerackoon.
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By Cathy Blankenau Bender
Editor-in-chief
Three Sisters of Life professed their perpetual vows Aug. 6, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, including Sister Elena Marie Wathen from the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln.
Originally from Louisville, Ky., the Wathen family moved to Lincoln prior to Sister Elena Marie’s freshman year of high school. She was a member of St. Peter Parish and graduated from Pius X High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in history from Hillsdale College.