Experience Making a Difference

Experience Making a Difference

“Holy boldness” common ground for RISE and IVC

“Holy boldness” common ground for RISE and IVC

Bridging Communities Inside and Out, a tagline found on the webpage for RISE Reentry Program explains in a phrase the short version of what they do. The long version of the mission is complex, yet simple–to break the cycle of incarceration and provide reentry support to help people build a new life after experiencing a prison sentence for people across the state of Nebraska. A recent visit to sit in and observe a single session of the Leadership Academy demonstrates the passion of the Executive Director, Jeremy Bouman for serving this population of individuals and is just one example of support in the process of building a new life after being system-impacted. 

Omaha Celebrates Second Annual Evening of Gratitude

Omaha Celebrates Second Annual Evening of Gratitude

This year’s Madonna Della Strada Award recipients were Fr. Greg Carlson, SJ, and Fr. Larry Gillick, SJ, Creighton University’s Jesuit Community members. The afternoon program was held at Creighton Preparatory High School in the Sullivan Commons.

Omaha IVC “tips their hat” to Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ

Omaha IVC “tips their hat” to Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ

Priests in general, but especially Jesuits wear many hats. They are called to serve in many roles: public speaker, spiritual leader or director, leadership
developer, community outreach person, ministry coordinator, and of course perhaps the greatest of these, teacher. Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ has worn all of these hats and more during his time in Omaha.

IVC Omaha Members Become Family

IVC Omaha Members Become Family

It is easy to see why service corps members Gene and Kathy Schwarting are a valued part of the Saint Peter and Paul School community. ...