Bishop's Dinner Returns: Sioux City Diocese Celebrates Catholic Schools – Heidi Probasco – 08/17/2026

Heidi Probasco, Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Sioux City, talks with Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell about the return of the Bishop's Dinner for Catholic Schools after a four-year absence. This year's theme, "Rooted in Faith – Forming Saints and Scholars," reflects the diocese's mission to build strong foundations for its roughly 6,300 Catholic school students. New Bishop John E. Keehner, installed earlier this year, will deliver his first keynote address at the event — a chance for parishioners across the diocese to meet him personally. Event details: Date: Saturday, October 11, 2026 Location: Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront, 385 E 4th St, South Sioux City, NE 68776 Optional sung solemn Vespers with Bishop Keehner at 4:00 p.m. Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a student art show (4:30–5:45 p.m.) with work from schools across the diocese, plus music from student choirs Proceeds fund Catholic School Foundation grants for student mental health support, safe environment programs, staff development, technology, and inclusive education 2026 chair couples: Jeff and Jackie Arens of Le Mars and Matt and Allyson Dirksen of Danbury RSVP by October 1 — tickets and information at scdiocese.org, or call Heidi Probasco at (712) 233-7513 #BishopsDinner #DioceseOfSiouxCity #CatholicEducation #BishopKeehner #CatholicSchools #RootedInFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.