Bishop R. Walker Nickless

Great to be at Briar Cliff University last night as we celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass for the 2026 graduates. Thank you to the servers and congratulations to one of our doctorate graduates!

Wonderful Mass today to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the dedication of Saint Joseph Church in Salix. I was happy to substitute for a recovering Bishop Keehner. A beautiful church and parish community. I also blessed the repaired bell in the reconstructed bell tower. Congratulations on this milestone.

Also, happy birthday today to Father Bruce Lawler, a former pastor who concelebrated the Mass with us.

Thank you Father Shinoj Jose and your faithful parishioners and friends for your hospitality.

Once again, I had the privilege of being a part of Divine Mercy Sunday, sponsored by Trinity Heights and held at St. Michael’s Church in Sioux City, part of Holy Cross Parish. Thank you to Terry Hegerty and Father Randy Schon for making this such a special occasion. Blessings to all on this Divine Mercy Sunday.
Jesus, I trust in you.

Once again, I had the privilege to celebrate Easter Mass with our Carmelite Nuns here in Sioux City. After Mass, we were able to have a wonderful breakfast together.
We are so blessed to have these prayerful women among us.
May the Risen Lord continue to bless us all!