St. Mary's Catholic Church in Davey

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Please remember to add Pope Leo’s June intentions when you pray your rosary!

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06/01/2026

“Sacred Heart devotion is not magic or some automatic ticket to heaven; it is a sacred way for us to encounter the fullness of the Gospel, the good news of God’s saving love poured out for us in Jesus Christ. As we steadily progress in our knowledge and communion with the Lord, we will fall ever more deeply in love with Jesus and live out that transforming and redemptive relationship in every detail of our lives. This devotion unites our minds, hearts and wills in one great act of oblation — a total gift of the self to the One who has first offered himself completely to and for us.”

05/19/2026

A group of seminarians will begin a pilgrimage May 19, walking 375 miles across the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln in less than a month.

Six seminarians studying for the diocese – five who attend St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, and one from Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Md. – will make the pilgrimage with Father James Morin

The group will begin at St. Benedict Parish in Nebraska City, the oldest parish in the diocese, and walk, averaging nearly 15 miles per day, visiting diocesan parishes in 25 communities before concluding June 16 with a final 18.6-mile stretch from St. Joseph Parish in Stratton to St. Joseph Parish in Benkelman, the westernmost parish of the diocese.

The men will carry equipment – Father Morin said a generous dermatologist provided enough sunscreen and sun shirts for the entire trip, for example – but the pilgrimage is designed with an element of adventure. They will stay at rectories or parish halls along the way.

Father Morin expressed gratitude to the pastors along the way for helping them out.

“Some parishes are throwing a potluck for us,” Father Morin said, “other pastors are planning on hosting us at the rectory for dinner and giving us a tour around town. We didn’t want this to be an extra burden for pastors, but we were open to any way in which they wanted to share the experience of their parish life.”

Read the full story in the Southern Nebraska Register: https://www.lincolndiocese.org/news/diocesan-news/19765-seminarians-plan-pilgrimage-across-flatwater

05/05/2026

Please remember to add Pope Leo’s May intention while praying the rosary!

04/13/2026

Seminarian of the Week!

Alec Langan of St. Patrick Parish in McCook

Growing up, Alec wanted to be a military chaplain. He graduated from McCook High School and Chadron State College.

He is now in Pre-Theology 1 at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward.

Favorite prayer and why:
Anima Christi, it helps recollect my heart to God.

Someone who inspires me and why:
Sr. Beth, Sr. Mercy, and Sr. Emma. They have taught me more about the humility and love of Jesus better than any textbook. They have shown me that being a saint is not about the things you do but the love you pour into them, by doing the humble tasks in the seminary with great love.

Best advice I have received regarding discerning my vocation:
The best advice I have ever heard was from Pope Benedict XVI, which was, “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”

My advice to those considering seminary:
“Two thirds of God is G.O. If you feel like God is calling you to be a priest or married, go to daily Mass, start regularly going to confession, build a prayer life, and as you get closer to God and see how He is a loving Father, the next step will reveal itself. Always remember your number one call is to holiness, so start there.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALEC APRIL 12–18!

04/13/2026

See the 2026 Clergy Appointments in the Southern Nebraska Register: https://www.lincolndiocese.org/news/diocesan-news/19660-clergy-appointments-2026

04/08/2026

Divine Mercy Sunday is coming up!

Did you know you can receive a plenary indulgence and divine graces this weekend?

Attached is an Ascension Press article which explains Divine Mercy Sunday.
Red pamphlets are available at the back of the church and by the lower door with the prayers of the Divine Mercy.

“Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son" - “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

What is Divine Mercy, and why is it so important? This guide will answer all your questions about its meaning, history, and significance in the Church today!

04/05/2026

“We are an Easter people and Hallelujah is our song.” ~Pope St John Paul 2

Joyful Easter and blessings to the parishioners of St Mary’s, Davey.

Photos April 4, 2026 Vigil Mass.