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Restructured for service

The newly-formed Office of Evangelization is designed for specialized and on-site service for priests and parishes.

Read more about this exciting initiative with the full story from our 9/9 issue.

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Sept. 23: FOCUS missionaries

Parishes in the Diocese of Sioux City have scheduled second collections to assist Catholic Relief Services in helping Haitians recover from the recent earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace. Did you know several parishes also have a more personal relationship with communities and churches in Haiti? Read more about how diocesan Catholics are reaching out to help the poorest of the poor in the Caribbean in our 9/9 issue.

Sept. 23 - Therapists serve with cultural and language competency

Catholic Charities in Sioux City employs three bilingual (English-Spanish) therapists to better serve the demographically diverse population. Read more about this great option for Spanish speakers.

Sept. 23 - COVID-19 hobby

During last summer's lockdown for COVID-19 safety, retired priest Father Armand Bertrand made good use of his time and restored a church organ and enhanced it with technology.

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