Bishop Conley visited our school for the special Eucharistic Procession and All School Mass during our Catholic Schools Week celebration. He said the procession “claims the school for Jesus.” He starts his homily by talking about the procession where he, priests and student servers walked the halls with students kneeling as Jesus passed by on his way to the gym where everyone awaited.

At RESTORE, senior Justin Cornelius shares a deeply personal testimony that begins with a mysterious childhood encounter during Mass and comes full circle more than a decade later. Through Scripture, prayer, and an unexpected invitation, Justin discovers that God’s call isn’t about comfort, success, or validation—it’s about surrender and relationship.

Drawing from Isaiah’s words, “Here I am. Send me,” Justin challenges listeners to rethink what it really means to follow Christ—not just occasionally, but daily. This episode is a raw, honest reflection on purpose, obedience, and the quiet (and sometimes loud) ways God invites us into something more.

Whether you’ve felt close to God or far away, this testimony will meet you where you are—and nudge you toward where He’s calling you next.

Senior Joelle Reeb shares a powerful story of faith, resilience, and hope.

After transferring to Pius X following a life-changing TEC retreat, Joelle reflects on how her faith deepened, how the Pius community shaped her, and how she has learned to carry—and even find purpose in—the cross of Tourette syndrome.

From self-advocacy to adoration, suffering to joy, Joelle’s story is a reminder that God’s plans are always greater than our own.

A powerful homily at our annual Epiphany Mass welcomed our students back to school for the start of the second semester.

“Your attention is your life,” Fr. Matthew Kovar. “What you guys give your attention to is what you will become.”

The many flags of nations around the world – representing the birth places of our students and their families – tied in beautifully with our responsorial Psalm: “Lord, every nation on Earth will adore you.”

God is good! Go Bolts!

This episode dives into the raw, honest story of a Haley Thomsen, a senior who spent years believing soccer was her identity until two major injuries took the game away and left her asking, “Who am I without this?”

Thomsen shares the anger, the isolation, the brokenness, and the unexpected turning point that came in the form of a single penny and a handwritten note from her mom.

From struggling with faith to rediscovering it one small step at a time — prayer, friends, retreats, quiet moments in the chapel — she found a new identity rooted not in performance, but in Christ.

Her reflection on God planting seeds in the middle of suffering, watering them slowly, and eventually bringing flowers out of the dirt is the kind of hope a lot of us need right now.

Tune in. You’ll walk away encouraged, inspired, and reminded that God never wastes a detour.

In this episode of We Are Pius, host Jeremy Eichler welcomes Father Tony Schukei, Cathedral parish priest and Pius X educator, for a candid conversation about his path to the priesthood. Father Tony opens up about growing up in a faithful family, his college years studying landscape architecture, and the surprising moment that sparked his discernment.

You’ll hear:

Why exploring a vocation isn’t the same as saying “yes”

How silence and surrender led to clarity

The joys and challenges of seminary life

What it means to bring energy and authenticity to the priesthood

Plus, some fun extras—like bonsai trees, biking, and running with state champions!

Whether you’re discerning your own vocation or just love a good story of faith, this episode will inspire you to trust God’s plan—one step at a time.

Fr. Schukei kicks off Advent with a powerful reflection on light, hope, and what it really means to let Christ break into the hidden places of our hearts. Through stories of caves, miners, and the cry of a newborn child, he draws us into the deeper meaning of the season. This is the Advent reset your soul didn’t know it needed.

Hear from three of the student-athletes behind one of the most unforgettable seasons in Pius X cross country history: State Champion David Krier, State Runner-Up Joe Majerus, and Top-Ten Finisher Malia Woosley.

They take us inside:

The legendary 1–2 finish at state

The gritty, snow-covered battle at Heartland Regionals

Becoming the first Nebraska high school team ever to qualify for Nike Nationals

The quiet disciplines—faith, friendship, mindset, and preparation—that powered their postseason run

The athletes share training insights, leadership lessons, their favorite saints and Scripture, and the ways faith anchors them through every race. It’s heartfelt, humble, funny, and seriously inspiring.

Whether you’re a runner, a parent, or just someone who loves seeing students rise to big moments, this conversation captures the spirit of what makes Pius X something extraordinary.

Tennis team members Conner, Jasper and Frankie join the We Are Pius podcast to talk tennis, dreams and state success!

Hear from a state champion and members of the state runner-up team as they reflect on a season of grit, growth, and faith. From building doubles chemistry to representing Pius with heart, this episode celebrates the whole team and the Thunderbolt community behind them.

Bishop James Conley joins host Jeremy Ekeler for a powerful conversation on the renewal of Catholic education, the meaning of true freedom, and the beauty of seeing the world through a “sacramental imagination.”

Bishop Conley reflects on faith, formation, and the mission of Catholic schools to shape the whole person — mind, body, and soul.

The episode also explores the growing momentum of the Newman Institute, the new Pius chapel project, and how faith and beauty draw hearts toward Christ in a changing world.