The Omaha World Herald had the following editorial in their Saturday paper:
Religious devotion has enriched the cultural heritage of Nebraska for many generations. This weekend will mark a special occasion for Catholics in Omaha and northeast Nebraska: the 125th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Omaha.
At its creation by Pope Leo XIII in October 1885, the Archdiocese covered all of Nebraska and Wyoming and included a Catholic population of around 62,000. In the present day, the Archdiocese encompasses 23 Nebraska counties, with about 225,000 Catholics.
Over the past 125 years, the number of parishes has increased from 64 to 132, and the number of schools, from 29 to 75.
Even in the fast-paced, high-tech 21st century, religious faith continues to speak deeply to the needs of many Nebraskans. Which is why this weekend's anniversary for the Archdiocese will hold great meaning for so many local Catholics.
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