St. Mary's Parish – Moscow & Genesee, Idaho

St. Mary’s is called to be a prayerful, compassionate community centered in Jesus Christ. As witnesses to Christ’s love, we are committed to accept and value each person. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we serve one another as members of the family of God.

Through celebration of the Sacraments since 1882, the Holy Spirit continues to fashion our community to be a shelter of peace, a witness of hope, and a compassionate neighbor. “May grace and peace be yours,” 1 Peter 1:2b

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St. Mary’s School: If you are looking for a wonderful, joyful, yet strong academic curriculum for your child that encourages your child to grow, learn, and bloom as a child of God, St. Mary’s Parish School is the place for you. Come check out our early childhood classes, PS (age 3), Pre-K, and Kindergarten through 8th grade. See the joy and love our students experience each day. Call the office anytime to visit, 208-882-2121. Visit the School website for more information.

The Feast of St. Oscar Romero
March 24
Saint Oscar Romero was shot dead while celebrating Mass on March 24th, 1980. When he was appointed archbishop of San Salvador in 1977, Bishop Romero was considered a very “safe” choice.... Read More... Read Less

He had served as auxiliary bishop there for four years before his three years as bishop of Santiago de Maria.
Oscar’s father wanted him to be a carpenter—a trade for which he demonstrated some talent. Seminary classes in El Salvador preceded his studies at Rome’s Gregorian University and his ordination in 1942. After earning a doctorate in ascetical theology, he returned home and became a parish priest and later rector of an interdiocesan seminary.
Three weeks after his appointment as archbishop, Romero was shaken by the murder of his good friend Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande, a vigorous defender of the rights of the poor. Five more priests were assassinated in the Archdiocese of San Salvador during Romero’s years as its shepherd.
When a military junta seized control of the national government in 1979, Archbishop Romero publicly criticized the US government for backing the junta. His weekly radio sermons, broadcast throughout the country, were regarded by many as the most trustworthy source of news available.
Romero’s funeral was celebrated in the plaza outside the cathedral and drew an estimated 250,000 mourners.
His tomb in the cathedral crypt soon drew thousands of visitors each year. On February 3, 2015, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing Oscar Romero as a martyr for the faith. His beatification took place in San Salvador on May 23, 2015. He was canonized on October 14, 2018.

Source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-oscar-arnulfo-romero/

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