June 25, 2026
Honoring Father Flanagan and Mary Dowd: A Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Healing
Your support of the Mary Dowd Society ensures Dowd Chapel continues to be that visible sign of the holy life lived by Father Flanagan.
June 17, 2026
Boys Town to Represent Nebraska at the Great American State Fair
Boys Town will represent Nebraska at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., showcasing its history, mission, and research during the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
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May 21, 2026
Boys Town Employee Jake Albanez Runs to Break a World Record and Honor Father Flanagan’s Mission
Jake Albanez, a Boys Town employee, ran the Lincoln Marathon in a cap and gown to break a world record and support Father Flanagan’s mission.
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April 8, 2026
Boys Town Connects with Global Programs Through Video Conference
Boys Town connected with global programs in a video conference, bringing together partners worldwide to discuss challenges facing children and families across cultures.
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March 23, 2026
Father Flanagan and the Road to Sainthood
Father Flanagan believed 'there’s no such thing as a bad boy'—a legacy of compassion that continues to inspire as his cause for sainthood moves forward.
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March 23, 2026
Boys Town Founder Father Flanagan Moves One Step Closer to Sainthood
Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘Venerable,’ a key step toward sainthood, honoring his century-long legacy of caring for children and families
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March 21, 2026
Italian Child Welfare Leaders Visit Boys Town
Boys Town welcomed Italian child welfare leaders for a visit rooted in shared history, faith, and a common mission to serve children and families.
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October 3, 2025
Boys Town’s Impact Reaches Across the Globe
What began with Father Flanagan’s 1947 mission to Japan now continues as officials train 2,000 people each year in Boys Town’s parenting model to prevent abuse and strengthen families.
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