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BISHOP’S OFFICE

Bishop William J. Dendinger

Address:
P.O. Box 1531
2708 Old Fair Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308.382.6565

E-mail: bishop@gidiocese.org

 

P.O. Box 1531 2708 Old Fair Rd. Grand Island, NE 68802 308.382.6565

 

Administrative Assistant/Secretary: Sr. Margaret A. Proskovec, N.D.

E-mail: vchancellor@gidiocese.org

Receptionist Bishop's Office: Gayle Hogeland

E-mail: ghogeland@gidiocese.org

Address:
P.O. Box 1531
2708 Old Fair Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308.382.6565

Accounting Manager:
Jean Ann Molcyzk

Address:
P.O. Box 996
2708 Old Fair Rd.
Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308.382.6565
E-mail: jeanann@gidiocese.org





CATHOLICS ENCOUNTER CHRIST

Spiritual Director: Rev. Paul J. Colling

Address:
P.O. Box 578
Lexington, NE 68850-0578    
Fax:  (308)324-5320   
Phone: (308)324-4647





CHILD PROTECTION OFFICE

Director: Elizabeth Heidt

Address:
2708 Old Fair Road
P.O. Box 1531
Grand Island, NE 68802   
Phone: (308)382-6565
Cell: (308)379-1949
E-mail:
cpo@gidiocese.org                       

Outreach Coordinator: Cheryl Albright      
Cell: (308)440-7644
E-mail: calbright@gidiocese.com

Victim Assistance Coordinators
Cheryl Albright, M.S.  Mental Health Practitioner  Ravenna, NE   (308)440-7644
 Elizabeth Heidt, Ph.D.  Licensed Psychologist Grand Island, NE  (308)379-1949
 Aileen Grundel, Ph.D.  Licensed Psychologist Grand Island, NE  (308)381-2233
 Matthew Hutt, Ph.D.  Licensed Psychologist Scottsbluff, NE  (308)632-8080
 Anne Talbot, Ph.D.  Licensed Psychologist Scottsbluff, NE  (308)632-8547
 En Español:  Olivia Gonzalez Scottsbluff, NE  (308)635-3181

Child Protection Office Website





EDUCATION

Diocesan Superintendent of Schools: Rev. Thomas A. Ryan

Address:
2708 Old Fair Rd., P.O. Box 996, Grand Island, NE 68802   
Phone: (308)382-6565
E-mail: supt@gidiocese.org

Secretary: Jean Ann Molczyk
E-mail: jeanann@gidiocese.org





EPISCOPAL VICAR FOR CLERGY

Director: Rev. Robert A. Karnish

Address:
507 S. Howard
P.O. Box 576
Kimball, NE 69145
Phone: (308)235-2162





Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic Issues

Rev. Paul J. Colling

Address:
P.O. Box 578
Lexington, NE 68850-0578   
Phone: (308)324-4647





HISPANIC MINISTRY

Director: Sister M. Veronica Rivas, M.C.D.P

Address:
1225 S. Poplar St.
Suite 100,
North Platte, NE 69101   
Phone: (308)532-2707
Nebraska Toll Free: (800)252-9325
E-mail: vrivas@gidiocese.org           
Cell:    (308)660-1447

Rosie Villarreal, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: rvillarreal@gidiocese.org

Hispanic Ministries Website





LAY MINISTRY and PLANNING

Director: Michael S. Davis

Address:
1225 S. Poplar St.
Suite 100,
North Platte, NE 69101   
Phone: (308)532-2707
E-mail: mdavis@gidiocese.org
Cell: (308)530-9050

Administrative Assistant
Ann Lehmkuhler
E-mail: alehmkuhler@gidiocese.org

Lay Ministry Website





MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL

Address:
1225 S. Poplar St.
Suite 100,
North Platte, NE 69101

Phone: (308)532-0300
Nebraska Toll Free: (800)532-9767
E-mail: cruhlman@gidiocese.org

Associate Director/Notary: Marie Ryan   
Phone: (308)382-6364
E-mail: marietrib@gidiocese.org

Defender of the Bond: Rev. Thomas A. Ryan   
Phone: (308)728-3351

Procurator/Advocate: Rev. James M. Hunt   
Phone: (308)872-5716

Kathleen M. Hahn, J.C.L.    
Phone: (308)382-6364
E-mail: kathytrib@gidiocese.org

Connie Ruhlman
Phone: (308)532-0300
E-mail: cruhlman@gidiocese.org          
Toll free: 800-532-9767

Marriage Tribunal Website  





NEBRASKA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

Executive Director: James R. Cunningham

Address: 215 Centennial Mall South
Suite 310
Lincoln, NE 68508   
Phone: (402)477-7517
Fax:    (402)477-1503
E-mail: nebrcc@neb.rr.com 

Nebraska Catholic Conference Website              





NEBRASKA FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS

Associate Director for Education Issues: Jeremy P. Murphy

Address:
215 Centennial Mall South
Ste. 310
Lincoln, NE 68508   

Phone: (402)477-7517 Ext. 104
E-mail: JeremyMurphy@neb.rr.com

Nebraska Federation of Catholic School Parents Website





ONGOING FORMATION FOR CLERGY AND LITURGY

Rev. James R. Golka, Co-Director

Address:
P.O. Box 399
North Platte, NE 69103   
Phone: (308)532-0942
E-mail: frjim@st-pats-online.org

Rev. Louis Nollette, Co-Director

Address:
P.O. Box 7
Ainsworth, NE 69210   
Phone: (402)387-1275
E-mail: stpiusxne@msn.com





PRIEST’S RETIREMENT BOARD

Rev. Lawrence W. Coulter

Address:
1301 S D St.
Broken Bow, NE 68822   
Phone: (308)880-0322
E-mail: coulterlawrence@yahoo.com





PRO LIFE

Diocesan Director: Rev. David L. Rykwalder

Address:
P.O. Box 250
Bridgeport, NE 69336   
Phone: (308)262-0709
E-mail: fr.dave@hotmail.com

Greg Schleppenbach, State Director of Bishops’ Pastoral for Pro Life Activities

Address:
215 Centennial Mall South
Suite 310, Lincoln, NE 68508   
Phone: (402)477-7517
Fax:    (402)477-1503
E-mail: gregschlepp@neb.rr.com             






RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Director: Donald R. Kurre

Address:
1225 S. Poplar St.
Suite 100,
North Platte, NE 69101   

Phone: (308)532-2707
Nebraska Toll Free: (800)252-9325
E-mail: dkurre@gidiocese.org           
Cell:  (308)520-5179

Ann Lehmkuhler, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: alehmkuhler@gidiocese.org

Religious Education Website





RURAL LIFE CONFERENCE

Director: Rev. Neal P. Nollette

Address:
P.O. Box 586
Chappell, NE 69129-0586   
Phone: (308)874-3221
E-mail: joelizgal@embarqmail.com





VOCATIONS

Rev. Matthew J. Koperski, Director

Address:

821 S. 27th St., P.O. Box 1024
Kearney, NE 68848   
Phone: (308)234-1539
E-mail: vocations@gidiocese.org           

Associate Directors of Vocations:
Rev. Donald A. Buhrman    (308)497-2662
Rev. James E. Novakowski    (308)534-6623
Rev. Vincent L. Parsons    (308)632-2541





WEST NEBRASKA REGISTER

Editor: Mary Parlin

Address:

2708 Old Fair Rd.
P.O. Box 608
Grand Island, NE 68802   
Phone: (308)382-4660
Nebraska Toll free: 800-652-2229
Fax: (308)382-6569
E-mail: mary.wnr@gmail.com

Associate Editor: Colleen Gallion
E-mail: colleen.wnr@gmail.com

West Nebraska Register Website





YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT

Director: Emily Wyatt

Address:
1225 S. Poplar St.
Suite 100,
North Platte, NE 69101   
Phone: (308)532-2707
Nebraska Toll Free: (800)252-9325
E-mail: ewyatt@gidiocese.org


Director—Higher Ground Retreats: Jack Mertz
E-mail: jmertz@gidioceseorg             
Cell: (308)249-3498

Bryan Solko, Administrative Assistant
E-mail:
bsolko@gidiocese.org

Youth and Young Adults Website