Suffragan diocese Boise, Idaho, United States
Diocese of Boise City
Xylopolitan(us)
Latin Church
The Diocese of Boise was erected in 1893 and covers the entire state of Idaho. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and is led by Bishop Peter F. Christensen.
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- Established
- 1893
- Catholics
- 200,000
- Priests
- 104
- Territory
- 218,310 km²
Parishes and churches
102 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- St. Patrick’s ChapelRexburgMass times recorded
- St. Paul’sNampaMass times recorded
- St. Paul’s MissionMalad CityMass times recorded
- St. Peter’sShoshoneView parish
- St. Peter’s ChapelPrestonMass times recorded
- St. Pius XCoeur d'AleneMass times recorded
- St. Rita’sKelloggView parish
- St. Stanislaus ChapelRathdrumMass times recorded
- St. Theresa of the Little FlowerOrofinoMass times recorded
- St. Therese'sBurleyMass times recorded
- St. Thomas the ApostleCoeur d'AleneMass times recorded
- Sts. Peter and PaulGrangevilleMass times recorded
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Bishop
- Peter F. Christensen
- Born
- 24 December 1952
- Birthplace
- Pasadena
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The cathedral
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist stands in Boise, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Covering the entire state of Idaho in the United States, the Diocese of Boise (Latin: Diœcesis Xylopolitana) is a suffragan see within the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Portland. Its bishop is Peter F. Christensen, seated at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise.
This see in the wire
Filed by the see itself
Published on the see's own news feed. A diocese reports on the whole Church, so these are often about somewhere else.
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Bishop Peter F. Christensen responds to Dr. Becky Uranga on Proposition 1
Bishop Peter F. Christensen issued a response to an opinion column by Dr. Becky Uranga concerning Proposition 1. Dr. Uranga, an Idaho obstetrician-gynecologist who identifies as a practicing Catholic, wrote about medical care for women facing serious pregnancy complications and the responsibilities of Catholics regarding the dignity of human life.
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Bishop Christensen issues pastoral reflection on Proposition 1
Bishop Peter F. Christensen issued a pastoral reflection on Proposition 1 to help Catholics consider the measure in light of the Gospel. The Bishop released the reflection in response to public statements and commentaries about the proposition, including views from individuals who identify as Catholic but support the measure. Rather than addressing specific people, the Bishop invited the faithful to examine the questions raised by the proposition through their faith.
- Pope dispenses Robert Mendez Esquivel from priestly obligations
- Diocese of Boise City offers hope after Twin Falls tragedy
- Bishop Peter Christensen opposes Proposition 1
Filed by our own wire from published sources. Read the wire.