More than 300 youths and adults participated in the Iowa Catholic Youth Conference March 22 at St. Ludmila Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. …Read More
Holy Week symbols and traditions prepare faithful for Easter joy
By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger (This is the final story in a series on Lent.) CLINTON — Holy Week …Read More
By Dan Russo The Catholic Messenger (This is the final story in a series on Lent.) CLINTON — Holy Week …Read More
Father Ryan was a diocesan priest
BROOKLYN — Father Philip Ryan, 94, died March 17. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the …Read More
BROOKLYN — Father Philip Ryan, 94, died March 17. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the …Read More
Flag honors late military chaplain
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OSKALOOSA — A flag flying over the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa earlier this year …Read More
By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger OSKALOOSA — A flag flying over the bandstand in downtown Oskaloosa earlier this year …Read More
Finding power in humility
By Jenna Ebener A reflection Lately, I have been noticing the humility of many key characters in movies and shows. …Read More
By Jenna Ebener A reflection Lately, I have been noticing the humility of many key characters in movies and shows. …Read More
Praying Psalm 103: On giving thanks
By Hal Green Pondering Prayer If you could start each day by blessing God, as if giving thanks for the …Read More
By Hal Green Pondering Prayer If you could start each day by blessing God, as if giving thanks for the …Read More
Going for three
By Dan Russo Editorial A three point shot clinched a stunning last minute victory for the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes over …Read More
By Dan Russo Editorial A three point shot clinched a stunning last minute victory for the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes over …Read More
Vocations ministry begins in the family
By John Oven Guest Column When I arrived at the Davenport Diocese’s vocation ministry workshop for parishes in January, I …Read More
By John Oven Guest Column When I arrived at the Davenport Diocese’s vocation ministry workshop for parishes in January, I …Read More


















