Diocesan News

Happenings in the Davenport Diocese – Nov. 12, 2026

Happenings in the Davenport Diocese - Nov. 12, 2026

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Practicing works of mercy at Catholic cemeteries

Practicing works of mercy at Catholic cemeteries

By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger If Merlin Arensdorff sees a branch out of place or a headstone that needs …Read More


People

Shovlain to retire after 44 seasons

Shovlain to retire after 44 seasons

DAVENPORT — Ray Shovlain, who has led the St. Ambrose University men’s basketball program since 1983, will retire at the …Read More


St. Ambrose honors six alumni

St. Ambrose honors six alumni

For The Catholic Messenger DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose University honored six graduates with its 2026 Alumni Awards during its Celebration …Read More


Features

Change or accept: challenges of the Serenity Prayer

Change or accept: challenges of the Serenity Prayer

By Kathy Berken On Deck Our lives are filled with challenges, and the older we get, the more we face. …Read More


Longing for a home for all

Longing for a home for all

By Kim Novak Unfolding Spirit On a Tuesday evening in September, Tom and I found ourselves part of a panel …Read More


Opinion

Economic Justice for All is unfinished business

Economic Justice for All is unfinished business

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Ken Novak, an adjunct professor of philosophy at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, shares this story …Read More


Bishop Walsh tackles ESA question in video

Bishop Walsh tackles ESA question in video

By Bishop Dennis G. Walsh Guest Column (Editor’s note: Bishop Dennis Walsh recently answered the question “Why are ESAs (Education …Read More