Year of St. Joseph

St. Joseph's Feast Day is March 19. Let us know what your parish has planned to commemorate this fatherly role model. 

Read about Storm Lake St. Mary's special commemoration in our 3/11 issue.
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Updated Lenten protocols

Due to the pandemic, and in an effort to keep everyone safe, the COVID-19 Task Force has issued updated protocols on 2/11, which will affect Lent and Holy Week. Click the button below to read the updated protocols.

What's coming up in The Lumen?

 March 11 - Lenten virtual retreat
Father Patrick Behm of Carroll is working with Father Leo Pantalinghug and Father Edward Looney on a virtual retreat accessible to all - at your convenience. 

March 11 - Rally at Central Catholic Offices

Read about the March 2peaceful protest rally in front of the Central Catholic Offices in Sioux City. The approximate 200 attendees disagree with the bishop and the pastoral planning process.  We have comments from several protestors.

 March 11 - Bishop Garrigan students help vaccination efforts

Students from Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona are assisting the Kossuth County Emergency Management Department by manning a vaccination call center.
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