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

NEW: Our parish now has a new communication tool called Flocknote, which allows us to send notifications out via email and text message. Click the blue sheep to receive information about parish events, updates when plans change, and info from the specific parish groups of your choice.

If this is your first time here or you are visiting our parish, please take a look at our Visitors and New Comers page.

May we pray for you?
If you have a specific prayer intention, call or email the parish office, and our Email Prayer Tree will pray for your intentions.

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.

Reforms Passed by USCCB
Today there was positive news from the US Bishops Conference requiring Bishops to be more responsible and transparent when dealing with each other during the sex abuse problems in the Church. The following excerpt appeared on the Bishop’s website. More information is available online at the Bishop’s website.

The reforms are designed to hold bishops accountable for... Read More... Read Less

instances of sexual misconduct against minors and vulnerable adults, including those incidents by Bishops.
The first vote, about accountability provides protocols for imposing penalties on former bishops who were removed from office for grave reasons. It also empowers the USCCB president to restrict bishops removed or resigned for reasons related to sexual abuse or abuse of power.
A second vote, adopts accountability measures by implementing a bishops code of conduct, including the affirmation that the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is expanded to include bishops being treated the same as priests and deacons.
The third vote, concerning Bishops and their Equivalents, presents a plan for optimal implementation of Pope Francis’s recent letter in the United States, including lay involvement in the investigation process, which is new.
Yesterday, the body of bishops passed another bishop accountability reform, voting for the establishment of a Third-Party Reporting System for receiving confidentially, by phone and online, reports of possible violations by bishops. The action item commits to activating the confidential reporting system for Bishops no later than May 31, 2020.

It is a start… let’s pray for the follow through our church so desperately needs.
Fr. Joe

WELCOME