Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise

Parishioners Wednesday gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise Wednesday to mourn the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. The Boise memorial, and others across the state, coincided with remembrances at the Vatican.

As Catholics around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis, Bishop Peter Christensen of the Boise Diocese will be holding a memorial mass Wednesday to commemorate the late pontiff.

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A retired Boise Catholic Priest facing child porn and drug charges is back in custody. Seventy-two-year-old Thomas Faucher has been charged with seven…

Retired Boise Catholic priest W. Thomas Faucher made his first in-person appearance at the Ada County Courthouse this morning.The 72-year-old priest was…

The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise will offer his resignation to Pope Francis early next month in keeping with church policy.Michael P.…