Diocesan News

Knights recognize parishioners, first communicants

Knights recognize parishioners, first communicants

For The Catholic Messenger CENTERVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 2144 of St. Mary Parish honored parishioners during Mass last …Read More


Chancery Profiles: Father Corey Christian Close

Chancery Profiles: Father Corey Christian Close

Name: Father Corey Christian Close Job title: Judge What is your role for the Chancery? Having just finished my studies …Read More


People

Persons, places and things: Vote for and elect kindness

Persons, places and things: Vote for and elect kindness

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor News of President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election and the reaction on both sides …Read More


Persons, places and things: Deacons make a difference

Persons, places and things: Deacons make a difference

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor While attending Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids for his undergraduate studies, my son Patrick attended …Read More


Features

Embrace your inner light

Embrace your inner light

By Jenna Ebener A reflection I recently had the joy of visiting Costa Rica. As I was driving to the …Read More


Question Box: Classes of relics explained

Question Box: Classes of relics explained

Q: Can you explain relics? If we are supposed to respect the body even after death, why do we allow …Read More


Opinion

Encounter Christ ‘in the rest of life’

Encounter Christ ‘in the rest of life’

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Servant of God Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, would remain silent for 20 …Read More


Work together for future generations

Work together for future generations

By Jourdan Reynolds Guest Column “The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by …Read More