NEWS

(SNR) – The first annual “Good Shepherd Scholarship Gala” was held March 30 at the Lincoln Station Great Hall in Lincoln.

Bishop Conley used the event as an opportunity to thank the numerous volunteers and pastors involved in the creation and establishment of the Good Shepherd Scholarship Program.

The bishop also announced a commitment from a school supporter to match all new gifts to the Good Shepherd Scholarship fund up to $250,000. These funds will be added to nearly $15 million in gifts designated for Catholic education raised through the “Joy of the Gospel” campaign.

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by Southern Nebraska Register

(SNR) – The Diocese of Lincoln formally announced the formation of The Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund Jan. 29 to support low-income students and families in need of financial assistance to attend diocesan Catholic schools. 

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by Eva Fujan

In 2014 Bishop Conley commissioned the Meitler Consulting Group to do an in-depth analysis of the Catholic parishes and schools in the Diocese of Lincoln. Based on that analysis and the recommendations, the Diocese decided to do additional analysis and research into the state of the parishes and schools in the Diocese.

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By Bishop James Conley

This week, the Church celebrates Catholic Schools Week, and I am blessed to spend time each day visiting our Catholic schools. As I make these visits throughout the diocese I am truly edified by the quality of students in our Catholic schools. I see so much hope and promise in our future generations as Catholic schools form our students to be missionary disciples, bringing the light of Christ into our world.

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By Bishop James Conley

As we get closer and closer to the great Solemnity of Christmas in this graced season of Advent, we reflect upon God the Father sending his only begotten son to our world to save us. God recognized our plight and he has come to our rescue. He saves us through the Paschal mystery—Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection.

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