Our Diocese
This is the name of the Diocese we are in.
What is the Sioux City Diocese?
This is the name of our current bishop.
Who is John Keehner.
The 3 main roles (jobs) of a Bishop.
What are to teach, to govern, and to sanctify the faithful of his diocese.
A Bishop is often described using this symbolism of a person who guides, protects, and watches over his flock?
Who is a Shephard?
This is a symbol of the Bishop's fidelity to and marital bond to his church, which is his SPOUSE.
What is the Episcopal (or Bishop's) Ring?
There are over 100 of these in our Diocese.
What are parishes/congregations?
Our bishop came from here.
Where is the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio?
One job is to ORDAIN people into these roles.
Who are priests and deacons?
This is teh name of the fancy staff a Bishop carries in ceremonies. It is curved to represent bringing the lost sheep back to the flock - and it prods those that need help.
What is the crozier?
A purple skullcap worn by the Bishop.
What is a zucchetto?
The total number of diocese in Iowa.
What are 4?
Sioux City, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines
In this year, Bishop Keehner was ordained our bishop.
When was 2025?
A bishop is the successor to one of these important people.
Who are the 12 Apostles?
Bishop's Chair - found ONLY in a Cathedral (Bishop's church) - symbolizes the Bishop's teaching office and pastoral power.
What is the Cathedra?
This is the color of the Bishop.
What is purple (amethyst)?
This is where the Cathedral of our diocese is located.
Where is Sioux City Diocese?
Which number of bishop is Bishop Keehner is the history of our Diocese of Sioux City?
What is the 8th Bishop.
This Sacrament that most Catholic teenagers receive is normally administered by the Bishop.
What is Confirmation?
Liturgical headdress for all Bishops. It has two stiffened flaps joined by a headband with two strips.
What is a mitre?
Meaning of "Epiphany".
What is the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles (3 Wisemen)?
This is the year our diocese was established.
When was 1902?
The Pope that appointed Bishop Keehner to be Bishop of the Sioux City Diocese.
Who is Pope Francis?
The bishop is the final authority for overseeing these in his diocese, ensuring they are valid and reverent.
What are the Sacraments?
This symbol is worn over the breast, close to the heart.
What is the Pectoral Cross?
The strip of cloth worn around the neck.
What is a stoll?